Comments on: Gitchell’s Photography Celebrates 100 Years

By: Christa

Christa — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:38 +0000

Thanks Penny, I just sent you an e-mail!

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By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:18:10 +0000

Hi Christa, I would be glad to email the picture. I just need a email address. If you are uncomfortable posting it here, mine is flracegirl@aol.com. I pick up stuff at yardsales to list on ebay, and thats how I acquired the picture. I think it is facinating. It is I believe a 10×13 and is an all male school or college. Just not sure what or where. I look forward to hearing from you again. Below the men in the picture is Gitchells 27-28.

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By: Christa

Christa — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:55:48 +0000

Sounds great Penny. I may or may not be able to help you but I would love to see the picture. Years ago, my grandfather took pictures at VMI, where he went to school and Randolph Macon, where my father went to school. Don’t know if the picture is at one of those schools or not, but it could be. I know there are many pictures and postcards that my father and grandfather took on Ebay. The Clerk of the Court here bought a postcard on Ebay of the Old Harrisonburg Courthouse and brought it to me. My father had photographed it.

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By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:50:36 +0000

I have tried looking up a few of the names on google. No luck yet, I plan to still spend more time doing it. I wish I knew if it was a law school or college or what, it might be more help. I think through some research you are in VA? or up that way. I am in Floriday. I might could email you a copy if you wish Christa. Look forward to hearing from you.

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By: Christa

Christa — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:24:03 +0000

I don’t think there is any monetary value to it Penny, but if you bring it in the store sometime, I would love to take a look at it.

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By: JGFitzgerald

JGFitzgerald — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:04:03 +0000

Maybe not the kind of value you’re thinking about. But if you can find the family it came from, you’ll have made friends for life.

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By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:21:56 +0000

I came across and old photo at a yard sale, maybe law school or something dated 1927/1928. Information on the back of it as to who the men are. Does any one know if there is any value to this?

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By: republitarian

republitarian — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:51:00 +0000

Christa, I know some of the struggles and thought sharing those might encourage some of the other readers in these trying times.

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By: Christa

Christa — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:46:11 +0000

Thanks Emmy for writing this piece about the business. I have so much to thank you for…your friendship and support mean everything to me.
Bandit, you are so right about focusing on the positive, but it is the hard times my family has faced that humble me. I feel sure no one on here wants to hear all my family drama, as I’m sure everyone has their own. Myron, if you would like to be bored with this drama, I will be happy to sit down and tell you all the sorted ugly details. It is quite a story to hear. My father once told me…honey, if you keep looking over your shoulder at the past, you will surely never be able to move forward. He was a good man and a great photographer who made some huge mistakes. I wish I knew what he had already forgotten. I miss him terribly and wish he were here with me to celebrate his fathers and his lifelong accomplishments. I stand humbled in their shadows and can only hope I will be remembered as they are.

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