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I have not figured out if this is an advertising photo for luggage or a portrait of an airline stewardess shot by Loyd Sandgren in his downtown Jacksonville studio. Loyd did not leave any clues with this one. Anyone recognize the logos on the uniform?
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Carolyn Rae Sandgren photographed on stage with beauty pageant contestants at Wakulla Springs, FL by her father, Loyd Sandgren in 1946. Almost three years old when the photo was taken, Carolyn was the frequent subject of her father’s camera when he worked for the Florida Department of Commerce not long after leaving the Navy. I […]
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Bodybuilder Gene Hill with an unidentified bathing beauty at one of Jacksonville’s beaches in the early 1960’s. Admit it, as corny as it is we’ve all taken one of these shots at some point in our lives.
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There is no information with this photo but the little sign in the upper right corner led me to what looks like the IBM 803 Proof Machine. According to information from a site with information on vintage IBM equipment this was used to “sort, list, prove and endorse checks, sales tickets, vouchers and other business […]
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“This was the scales in the old Jax Meat Market. Wilson’s Corned Beef Hash, 2lb. can was 29 cents. This was another promotion deal.” LS Another image from a photo shoot for the Jax Meat Co. grocery store, “The Worlds Most Amazing Food Market” according to their own self promotion. I really wonder how many […]
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A Borum Eldorado sits on its trailer next to what I believe is a Grumman F-9 Cougar Navy Jet and a mix of other aircraft in the background. I don’t know which base it was shot at but I’m guessing NAS Jacksonville in the 1950’s. (As always, I welcome information from those of you in […]
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“This was a promotional stunt put on by Kay’s Jewelry Store, to find a parakeet that would say, “Kay’s Jewelry Store”. After listening to hundreds of birds, one said it and won a prize. Young Dick Stratton is in white at the mike. 1953” LS Dick Stratton was a sports broadcaster and television personality in Jacksonville […]
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Group portrait of of the Senior Sunday School Class at Riverside Park Methodist Church, 1955.
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A window display showing “Costumes & Corsetry from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II from the Formfit Collection of Historical Figurines” according to the sign behind the dolls of various queens and their undergarments. I’m sure Queen Elizabeth II would approve of the label under her figurine, “Majesty, youth, beauty and glamor combine themselves in this […]
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Loyd Sandgren did not leave any information on this image of the cash register girl at and unknown business so you are on your own on this one. She has a great smile and a great dress but what is with the guy wearing the headphones behind her?
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