Name/Title
Photo AlbumsEntry/Object ID
2021.19.187Scope and Content
A storage box of photos from the Moss family. Four separate packages.Context
1. A 8.5" x 13.5" framed black & white photograph. The frame has gold embossing at the corners and has white matting surrounding a 4.5" x 6.5" picture. There is a wire hanger on the back. The subject is Catherine Carbry Moss - Daughter - J. B. Moss, Mary Leach Moss. She is dressed in formal attire.
2a. A 8.5" x 12.5" framed black & white photo. The frame has gold embossing at the corners and has white matting surrounding a 5" x 8" picture of a man in uniform. There is no glass The back of the frame reads" John Doyle Barron, St. Joseph, MO. Married Catherine Carbry Moss. Police Commissioner - served in WW I (on horseback in Europe) & II (Aleutian ISC Alaska).
2b. An envelope containing several documents. The envelope is addressed to Miss Catherine Moss, Birmingham, Ala. It is postmarked Jan 4, 1916. On the back is written "fe jestes oni jago z'eu famieres".
Inside the envelope, among other items is a 5-page letter dated August 12th, 1913 to Miss Moss from J. D. Barrow.
2c. A wedding invitation from Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Macfarland for their daughter Mary W. Leach to Mr. Josiah Beatie Moss. The invitation include a calling card. The folded invitation is inside a small envelope.
2d. A note from Windsor Castle:
"Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand besides the Armies of many Nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom. The Armies will gain new heart & spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you & bid you God speed on your mission. George R. I. April 1918 (King George V.)
A hand-written addition in pencil is added to this document:
"Somewhere in England you are by above handed to me by a military representative of his Majesty that I arrived safely overseas. Suppose you got my telegram & postal cards showing safe arrival - will write soon. Keep this letter of the King as a souvenir. God bless you my boy & keep you. Regards to all my friends & love to my boy. Dad 6/2/18.
3. Literary Luncheon Club Scrap Book - Compiled/Notes by Mary Leach Moss.
4. Old Photos - Mamie - Mary Neely? Closest Friend of Mary Leach Moss
5. A loose black & white photo of a young John Doyle Barrow and his little sister. Later married Catherine Moss - Daughter of J. B. Moss and Mary Moss.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
11.5" x 15" x 3"