User contributions for HistoryCommission2

26 August 2021

• 14:1014:10, 26 August 2021 diff hist +1,329‎ N File:Track 1992 Cross Country Team.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1992 and shows the members of the BHS Cross Country Team. "The goal of the cross country team as established by Coaches Anne and Lee Zumbach was to compete and win all four of the major championships including states. The girls' team met this goal by going 12-0 for the season and winning the MVAL, County, Regional, and State. "Coach Anne Zumbach was Co-Coach of the year. At the banquet [Freshman] Adrian Unger was named "Most Outstanding." Lori Tregoning won the "Coach's... current

25 August 2021

• 10:0510:05, 25 August 2021 diff hist +327‎ N File:B&O policeman, Officer McGaha.jpg ‎ Anyone ready to cross this B&O policeman, Officer McGaha? This was on the day the first diesels were delivered to the Brunswick yards.--likely early 1940s. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current
• 10:0310:03, 25 August 2021 diff hist +314‎ N File:Richard Hebb entered info of engineers and conductors back in October, 1949..jpg ‎ With a very direct message of "Patronize those who patronize you," here is a page on which Richard Hebb entered info on some familiar Brunswick names of engineers and conductors back in October, 1949. Does anyone recognize a relative? (Courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current

21 August 2021

• 06:0306:03, 21 August 2021 diff hist +8,194‎ N File:Olympics 2021 Luke Campbell from The Frederick News-Post, August 21, 2021.jpg ‎ Surreal and satisfying: Brunswick High alum Luke Campbell details his Tokyo Olympics experience By Joshua R. Smith from The Frederick News-Post, August 21, 2021 Shortly after running the fastest 400-meter hurdles race of his life — and doing so on his sport’s grandest stage — Brunswick High School alum Luke Campbell’s head was almost spinning as that day’s trip around the track at Tokyo’s National Stadium kept replaying in his mind. It took him awhile to fully grasp the personal-best time... current

20 August 2021

• 10:5210:52, 20 August 2021 diff hist +397‎ N File:Construction of the East End of the yard, early 1890s.jpg ‎ Construction of the East End of the yard, early 1890s was accomplished with mostly black laborers picking stone. They had to excavate much of a hill at the end, and if you walk the towpath in the winter you can see all the rock that was carved out. This photo was part of a series commissioned by C.M. Wenner. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum Category:Railroad current
• 10:5110:51, 20 August 2021 diff hist +1,204‎ N File:Needlework Club 2001.jpg ‎ This photo is from 2001 and shows the members the Needlework Club. Needlework is a broad term for the art or practice of decorative sewing, embroidery handicrafts and other textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. This definition may be expanded to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook, embroidery, "Sashiko" (a Japanese embroidery technique), counted cross stitch and crewel (embroidery using wool traditionally stitched on linen). S... current
• 10:4910:49, 20 August 2021 diff hist +47‎ N File:Brunswick Railroaders on a diesel engine, maybe in the 1950s.jpg ‎ Category:Smoketown Railroad current

18 August 2021

• 05:3405:34, 18 August 2021 diff hist +1,145‎ N File:Diana Jeanette Lane Obituary from the Gary L. Rollins Rollins website, August 18, 2021.jpg ‎ Obituary Dana Jeanette Nicholson-Lane left this earth all too soon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Dana was a strong, kind-hearted, compassionate, loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Dana was also a fun-loving woman with a heart of gold who loved being outdoors, spending time with her family, being with her adorable dogs, and helping others whenever she could. Dana is survived by her: children, Jeffery Lane, Jr. and April Lane; fiancé, Danny Burgess; daughter-in-law, Rebecca... current

17 August 2021

• 11:5211:52, 17 August 2021 diff hist +635‎ N File:Brunswick's Rosie the Riveters take a break from their railroad jobs.jpg ‎ Brunswick's Rosie the Riveters take a break from their railroad jobs to pose sometime during World War II. As local men were away at war, women left their traditional roles in the home to take on jobs working on the railroad or in other local businesses. Pictured here are: (Back row) Louise Baer, Ruth (Kline) Staples, ?, James Turner, ? (Middle Row) Ann (Fisher) Wenner, Martha (Brown) Winn (Front Row) Phyllis Wade, Lucille (Wiggington) Snyder, Violet Moore, Helen (Wiggington) Jones, France... current
• 11:5011:50, 17 August 2021 diff hist +257‎ N File:Brunswick women who worked on the railroad during World War II.jpg ‎ The local Brunswick women who worked on the railroad during World War II undertook some of the hard work that men used to do before they were called to war. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current

15 August 2021

• 08:0308:03, 15 August 2021 diff hist +67‎ N File:Basketball 1967 - 68 Jim Hallar.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sherry Crampton Category:High School current
• 05:4805:48, 15 August 2021 diff hist +406‎ N File:Railway Employees Annual Time Book 1949 - 50.jpg ‎ Note the Eagles Club address when it was located where the Museum is today. The Duncan family operated the Metropolitan business out of the location where the Potomac Street Grill now is for at least 2 generations. Litten was the marquee car dealership in town, which was once run in two locations on the West and East ends. (Courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Businesses current
• 05:4605:46, 15 August 2021 diff hist +78‎ N File:Bob and Shirley Ward with Terry and John Faith, August 14, 2021.jpg ‎ BARC's Wedding Vow Renewal August 14, 2021! Category:People current
• 05:4305:43, 15 August 2021 diff hist +241‎ N File:Patriarch Clarence J.D. Shewbridge, granddaughter Sharon Frye, Daughter Dorothy Shewbridge Frye.jpg ‎ 3 generations of the Shewbridge-Frye family circa 1953-54: Clockwise: Patriarch Clarence J.D. Shewbridge, granddaughter Sharon Frye, Daughter Dorothy Shewbridge Frye (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye Category:Smoketown People current

13 August 2021

• 09:2809:28, 13 August 2021 diff hist +67‎ N File:Basketball 1967 - 68 Wayne Smith and Bobby Brooks.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sherry Crampton Category:High School current
• 09:1609:16, 13 August 2021 diff hist +1,146‎ N File:Math Club 1988 - 89.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1988-89 and shows the members of the Math Club. The Math Club's purpose was to promote interest and excitement about mathematics in a friendly, collaborative environment. The club sought to extend mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired in math class by practicing math contest problems during meetings in an effort stimulate the mind and enhance pattern recognition and logical reasoning capabilities. The club also provided tutoring services to fellow st... current

11 August 2021

• 07:3907:39, 11 August 2021 diff hist +195‎ N File:Cheerleaders 1969.jpg ‎ Cheerleaders 1969: Tarry Dawson, Roxanne Dixon, Linda Ifert, Sherry Crampton (Mascot), Lou Ann Dawson, Tana Anderson Courtesy of Sherry Crampton's family Category:High School current

10 August 2021

• 10:2010:20, 10 August 2021 diff hist +56‎ N File:George Castle and Greg Castle 2021.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Judy Ware Category:People current

8 August 2021

• 11:1411:14, 8 August 2021 diff hist +433‎ N File:Jamie Eshbaugh, Pam Keeling, Donna Poffinberger, Cindy Welsh, me, Joyce Baker, and Judy Cooper, August 2021.jpg ‎ Had a Painter Cousin’s Picnic today at our cousin Cindy Welsh’s house in Hamilton. VA. What a fun time for all who were able to come. We were able to celebrate Judy Cooper’s 80th birthday too. Picture is youngest, bottom of steps, up to the oldest (Jamie Eshbaugh, Pam Keeling, Donna Poffinberger, Cindy Welsh, Peggy Jean Lewis, Joyce Baker, and Judy Cooper. Courtesy of Peggy Jean Lewis Category:People current
• 11:1211:12, 8 August 2021 diff hist +43‎ File:Xander Ripley receiving his white belt. August 8, 2013 from Kristine Ripley Facebook page..jpg ‎No edit summary current