I seek to digitally preserve historical photos for others that might be looking for them. When possible I reunite the original copies with descendants, free of charge. Here are more photos in my ever growing collection. 

I saw this charming menu from the Hotel Minnesota in 1907 and had to know more. Was "Lettuce in Mayonnaise" a precursor to our more modern salads? What is Charlotte Russe? Does the hotel still exist? Who was William E. Boyd? I found answers to most of these questions and more. But first a look at this 113 year old menu:

"The Minnesota Hotel once took up half a city block in downtown Detroit Lakes, located at Frazee Street and Washington Avenue -- which was once considered the edge of town, as nobody wanted to be by the lake. The hotel, famous around the country, was considered "the jewel" of the city. Owned by E.G. Holmes, the building burned down in a fire in 1915, which reportedly started in the laundry room."

"This hotel is heated by steam, has electric lights, public and private baths, and all other modern appliances for the comfort and convenience of its guests. The transient rates are $2.00 per day, with suitable concessions to guests remaining for two or more weeks. In August, 1902, a syndicate of Detroit citizens purchased Hotel Minnesota. The building was thoroughly repaired and refurnished. New plumbing and a steam heating plant were put in. An addition with three large steam heated and electric lighted sample rooms and other conveniences were erected. . . William E. Boyd is manager of the Hotel Minnesota, the first class house of the town. This is the best hotel in this section and Mr. Boyd is the right man in the right place."

 5/19/21 UPDATE - This item was donated to the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives.

I found this small scrap book at an antique shop in Austin Texas and was intrigued by the theme. It features photos from the country of Chile and Baptist Missionary Work the compiler must have been engaged in. Unfortunately there is no identification for the compiler of the little book. The booklet itself is in pretty rough shape as you can see by some of the photos, but I thought it ought to be preserved from further damage. If you recognize anyone in any of these photos please let me know. 

Beginning of the Baptist works in Valparaiso, Chile. June 1934.

I seek to digitally preserve historical photos for others that might be looking for them. When possible I reunite the original copies with descendants, free of charge. Here are more photos in my ever growing collection. 

Charles Edward MARTIN

Kathryn PENIWELL MARTIN with baby Charley (her youngest child)

Either Charles Edward MARTIN or his brother William Moses MARTIN

This was the unique photograph that first caught my eye. A funeral photo for beloved little Everet P. MARTIN, son of Charles Edward MARTIN and Kathryn Leota PENIWELL.

This is Everet MARTIN and his cousin Hazel MARTIN, daughter of William and Lillian Penniwell.

Everet MARTIN

Everet MARTIN

This is Freda MARTIN, Everett's younger sister.

Freda MARTIN

Freda MARTIN

This is a photo of Grandmother PENIWELL and her first three grandchildren, Everet MARTIN and his cousins Hazel MARTIN and Gertrude MARTIN

This is little Hazel MARTIN with her parents, William and Lillian.

William Moses MARTIN

Lillian Grace PENIWELL

William and Lillian's third child, Ralph P. MARTIN

William and Lillian's third child, Ralph P. MARTIN

Left to right standing: Freda MARTIN, Hazel MARTIN, Gertrude MARTIN.

Left to right seated: Ralph MARTIN, Catherine Berger WEAVER PENIWELL and Charles William MARTIN

Peter MARTIN, father of William Moses and Charles Edward MARTIN