This image provides an excellent example of the merit of old photographs, regardless of their condition. Unfortunately this one suffers from a flaw in the development process, quite sharp and clear in its lower half and yellowing and losing its sharpness in the faces of the figures in the back row. It appears to be an Easter egg hunt at the great Prange yard at the Bluff directly across from the Prange water tower, for so long the landmark of the Bluff.
Not great quality but clear enough to preserve images of people, two of my brothers and others I would know well in my youth -- though it was probably taken before I was born. Youthful ghosts from the past -- found in one of "Miss Cora's" albums -- thanks to Jean Prange.
The second from the left (standing) is my brother Bill. My brother Shelby is standing slightly to his left and front with his hands folded. I think next to Shelby is Betty Anderson with her brother Bud sitting on the ground (dark jacket) near August Prange (with his head tilted).. Ida Carolyn Prange is in the center obviously, holding an Easter basket. I think Neva Graves' sister Willine? is directly behind her, second from right..
I don't recognize anyone else, but there must be folks alive who do. There are no doubt stories behind such a picture. An annual affair? Who might these other children be?
DPW
In the first standing row, the littlest boy, third from the right is Hal Prange and standing next to him on his left, second from the right, is his sister Bettye Ann Prange.
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