Historic Hood River
Out For a Drive
3-11-2016
Notes
Not much to go on with this one so it gets assigned as a “Fun Friday” image. 1924 license plate, Chevrolet, man and his dog. It’s from the Wonsyld collection so it is possible that is Ed Wonsyld.
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Buzz
Nice picture. A man of the earth, who is comfortable with his place on it.
L.E.
The dog looks pretty comfortable also.
That’s because they have a Chevy!
I wonder if there was a mill in the area that cut those fence pickets?
Rachell
This little dog was in many of the photos that I have seen, both in our personal collection & in these that were given to the museum. I wonder what his name was?
Kary
That is not Ed Wonsyld.
Karyn
The background (with fencing) looks like our old family homestead in Yacolt, WA
Beverly Wonsyld Garner
I don’t think that is Uncle Ed. Maybe one of the other brothers. Possible Uncle Arthur AKA Stub, before his accident, where he lost half of his arm?
Arlen Sheldrake
a man and his two best friends…..perfect
Jane Wheeler Wonsyld Herman
I don’t think it is Ed either but the smile is definitely similar to Don’s. Beverly I think you are right.
Lynn Orr
Although the History Museum’s new director, I have not commented on this extraordinary blog, because I am a recent arrival in Hood River and you all know much more about its history than I do.
But i do want to give Arthur the recognition he deserves for sharing the Museum’s rich collection of photographs with the wider community. Much of the public knowledge about what we do is thanks to Arthur’s efforts, both in the Photo Room and on the web. The success of the Historic Hood River blog is due to 1000s of hours of research and computer work. Beginning with evaluating the individual photograph, then its scanning and cataloguing in our inventory system, followed by research on particularly interesting objects/subjects, and then the actual posting of the image and writing the commentary for the blog, this is a lengthy and precision demanding process. We are so fortunate to have Arthur’s attention, dedication, and expertise. We salute you, Arthur! Best, Lynn
Arlen Sheldrake
Nicely put Lynn….and welcome to HR and this wonderful service your Museum provides.
rachell lindley
Family determined this is Philip Wonsyld. He was an older brother of Edward. He had a twin Arthur "stub" who lost an arm at 16 to a gunshot wound- so this can’t be him.