These photos were found in a little album that belonged to my Grandpa Bill (William Harcourt Gollings, 1907-1995). Only one of the pictures was actually labeled with a name. I know Grandpa Bill is wearing the white letter sweater, but I am not sure who the other three men are. Grandpa Bill grew up in Chicago, Illinois so I am assuming that is where the other men are from. If all of the pictures were taken about the same time then we can date these to around 1927.
This is the only picture that is actually labeled. I can’t tell if it says Carl Geppinger or Carl Gappinger, though.
UPDATE: I just looked him up and he is Carl Geppinger, born May 20, 1911 and died February 6, 1997. His parents were Carl Geppinger and Francis (unknown last name).
I posted these in the order they are seen in the album.
I’m not sure what happened to this guys face, or which one he is.
So you know who these men are? Contact me!
okay, these are awesome! especially the one with the BIG LAUGH!
I can’t wait to get the rest of them scanned and posted!
Carl Geppinger (my grandpa) is the one in the middle in the silly breakfast picture where the other two are drinking milk 🙂
That is awesome, Ashley! I am glad you found these photos! I can’t wait to find out more about them!
Carl Geppinger is my Dad. I remember him talking about Har Gollings. What fun to see my Dad as a junior in High school.
Oh, Carol! I’m glad you were able to see this, too! I will have to pull out the letters that Grandpa Bill’s mom wrote to him after he went to California and see if she mentioned your dad. I know she mentioned By.