In a message dated 12/02/1999 3:27:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, SCHORRY-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << ROBERT E LEWIS wrote: > > I have a picture which I would love to be able to identify. Its one my > father had and when my brother and I noticed it, my father's memory had > slipped too far for him to remember who the subject is or where he got it. > He could only remember that he got it from "someone in the family". Does > anyone know of a place where such photos can be posted where they will be > seen by others who might be able to identify them? List rules don't allow > attachments. The HCHS has a section for pictures but its organized for > displaying pictures of known persons. > > There is some faded writing on the back but the only thing that is still > legible is "1884". The picture is mounted on a cardboard mount which is > gray on the back side - about the same color as pencil lead! Anyone know of > a practical technique to bring out faded pencil marks? > > I'm reasonably sure the person must be someone from Horry or there about. > > Thanks, > > Robert E. Lewis > > ==== SCHORRY Mailing List ==== > Visit the Horry County Historical Society. > http://www.hchsonline.org/ > VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Robert, Contact the Horry County Museum. They had an exhibit where they posted old pictures hoping people could identify them. Glenda >> Robert, Please let me know how you make out. I have some extremely old photos as well! Good luck. Kerry McCarthy Wood Boston