Sleepy Soldiers &
Necessary Nurses
Nostalgia is finding value within the little moments and our larger memories. As a member of the Photomyne family, we know the past holds a special place in your heart, and we welcome you to our weekly newsletter of nostalgic photos.
Celebrity spotlight
"Every man owes something to the world"
Thomas Alva Edison is famously known for his inventions that changed the world, like the light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera. But did you know that when he was only twelve years old, he saved a little boy from getting hit by a train?
Photo source: Library of Congress (1899)
A touch of Sharpy
Hello?
"This is my niece, Carrie Ann Brown, when she was about 19 months old. I'm the family historian, and when my brother passed, I found this photo in his belongings and wanted to save a digital copy of it."
Sharpy is a feature allowing you to unblur grainy or lower-quality photos – try it yourself!
Photo source: Photomyne user Marlene Ford
Blast from the past
Wake me up when September ends
How many soldiers can you see in this photo? If you needed a moment to find the second one, the camouflage must work!
Photo source: John Schneider (1966)
Family flashback
Towel time
There are two kinds of babies in the world: those who hate baths and those who can't get enough of them!
Photo source: Flickr (1976)
B&W colorization
Yum!
These young nurses sure seem to enjoy their milkshake. After a long night shift, they deserve a sweet morning treat!
Photo source: State Library Victoria Collections (1947)
Photomyne user photo
Practically winners
"In this photo, you can see a welcome-home parade for the 1956 Boys Basketball Team of Edwardsville, Illinois. The team finished second that year. I pulled the photo from the yearbook to use in a film I'm helping create to honor the team."
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Photo source: Photomyne user Dave Lipe
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