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Christine Weir (right) and an unidentified fellow nursing student, or nurse, stand outside a brick building likely part of Staten Island Hospital. Weir attended nursing school there from 1939-1942. This photo may date to that time, or shortly…

Six young women enrolled in Staten Island Hospital's School of Nursing in 1940. All are unidentified except for Christine Weir who is kneeling in front. They weir their white skirts and wool capes. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Christine Weir stands outside a building that appeared to be part of the Staten Island Hospital nursing school. It is a 2.5-story shingled wooden building with ivy growing along its first story. A sign on the building is largely illegible, but…

Four young women dressed in their nurse's uniforms: white skirts with navy blue wool cloaks. Christine Weir, at right, graduated from the nursing program at Staten Island Hospital in 1942; this photo likely dates to circa 1939-1942. All other…

Christine Weir stands in snow outside a house, in 1936. The house behind her looks like her childhood home at 127 Palmer Avenue (same shape), but some of the architectural details are different (e.g., columns, enclosed front porch, which may have…

Father and daughter Sidney and Christina Weir sit on rocks beside what is likely part of New York Harbor or elsewhere in the Staten Island area. Christine is in a white dress. Written on back: "Sidney Weir & daughter Christine (12 yrs. old)". Names:…

Alice Baker and Christine Weir enjoy summer weather. They are wearing bathing suits and sun hats, and sit on a blanket in a Port Richmond backyard. Written on back: "Alice & I. Alice Baker (Hall) (left) and Christine. 135 Palmer Ave." Undated photo;…

Sidney and Christina Weir stand outside on a lawn, likely in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Sidney wears a suit in a full-fitted "drape suit" style of the time. He worked as a sign painter in the NYC area. Names: Weir, Sidney Mounter,…

Christine Weir (girl on right) and a friend (who may be Alice Baker) sit on the front bumper of Sidney Weir's car, Staten Island, New York. The girls appear to be having fun. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1929-1930. This appears to have been…

Young friends Alice Baker (left) and Christine Weir (right) stand in a yard with arms around each other's shoulders, 1925. Caption on front: "4 years." Handwritten on back: "Chris & Alice Baker Hall". Names: Hall, Alice Mary (née Baker), 1919-2003;…

Christina Weir with her 14-month-old daughter Christine. Christine is in a wicker baby carriage and holds a teddy bear. This appears to have been taken outside their home on Palmer Avenue, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back:…

Christine Weir stands in a yard, presumably in Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back: "Christine Jane Weir. 6 yrs. old. 1927" Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Christine Weir, with her hair extra curled, pushes a wicker toy baby carriage with doll inside. Exact location undetermined, but this is likely in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1924-1925. Names: Robb,…

Christine and an unidentified friend stand in a backyard. They both wear dresses, large bows in their hair, and are holding baby dolls. The unidentified friend may be Alice Baker Hall (unconfirmed). Undated photo; estimated at circa 1929-1930 based…

Christine Weir holds a doll and sits in a chair in a backyard. This may be the Weir's home on Palmer Avenue in Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back: "26 months". Summer of 1923. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Christina Weir in fur coat and scarf, and her daughter Christine in wool coat and scarf, stand outside front steps of home. Handwritten on back: "5 1/2" This is in front of 127 Palmer Avenue, Staten Island, New York. Names: Weir, Christina Caroline…

A photograph of Christina Weir and her daughter Christine Weir standing on a lawn. Note the distinctive house in background with crow's nest / cupola on top, which may be useful in identifying the location of this photo. It vaguely resembles the…

Written on back: "13 months. Flag Day, 1922. With sister Ruth." Note: Ruth and Christine shared their father, Sidney Weir. Ruth's mother was Sidney's first wife, Elizabeth Landmesser, who died in 1908 due to some form of tuberculosis. Landmesser's…

Christina Weir pushes her 16-month-old daughter, Christine Weir, in a decorated baby carriage for a baby parade on Heberton Avenue in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, in September 1922. The exact location along Heberton Avenue is undetermined.…

A young Christine Weir in a decorated stroller/baby carriage, with her father Sidney Weir standing behind. This was part of a "baby parade" on Heberton Avenue in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York. Christine's mother, Christina, pushed the…

Christine Weir stands on a lawn, likely a backyard in Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back: "Christine. 2 yrs., 2 mths. July 1923." Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

A 14-month-old Christine Weir smiles and sits on what appear to be front porch steps, presumably at home in Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back: "Christine. 14 months old." Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Christine Weir as a 14-month-old baby/toddler, shown standing on the lawn of a backyard with a cat at her feet. The frame of a what appears to be a bench swing/glider is visible behind her. Exact location undetermined; presumably Staten Island, New…

Sidney Weir holds his 1-year-old daughter, Christine Weir. They are in front of what appears to be an old garage or barn. Exact location undetermined; presumably Staten Island, New York. Handwritten on back: "1 year." Names: Robb, Christine Jane…

Photograph of Christine Weir dated May 14, 1921, being held by what appears to be her mother, Christina Weir. Caption reads: "Christine 5-14-21" and "2 1/2 months old." This photograph was likely taken in Staten Island, New York. Names: Weir,…

Studio portrait photograph of Sidney and Christina Weir. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1911-12 (they were married in 1911). The photo has been hand-enhanced with ink to add texture (possibly by Sidney Weir or Christine Robb). Names: Weir, Sidney…

A handmade book plate(?) created by Christine Robb, including a few details from her life. Text reads: "Christine Weir Robb. My Book. Born May 14, 1921. Married Dec 16, 1945 to Henry Robb. James - Sept. 16, 1945. Ellen - Nov. 18, 1949. Harry - Nov.…

Unidentified home/country home or cabin. The lower level has a log cabin structure with screened-in rustic front porch. A large dormer extends from the second floor. The home is in a heavily forested setting of Eastern hardwoods. Originally on the…

Letter written by Christina Weir to Betsy Dahlquist, February 26, 1954. Written on stationery from The King's Hotel Jacaranda "On The Orange Blossom Trail", Avon Park, FL. Names: Mannherz, Elisabeth Ann "Betsy" (née Dahlquist), 1932-2022; Weir,…

Ephemera from awards ceremony/event? Text reads: (side a) "Honoree Christine Robb. We applaud your accomplishments and we thank you for always teaching us the meaning of dedication, service and caring through your shining example. Your proud and…

Newspaper clipping from Staten Island Advance, Friday, August 9, 1991. Image of Christine Robb's artwork on display at local gallery. Image caption reads: "Living with art. Christine Robb's 'Late Roses' is one of the works on display in 'Living with…

Memorial service register. First page reads: "In memory of Christina Weir. Entered into rest September 9, 1959. Interment: Fairview Cemetery." Second page: "Services at: Church of the Ascension, 9/12/59, 11 A.M. Officiating: Father R.S. Rogers." Rear…

Baby Ellen Christine Robb and James Henry Robb, 1950. Handwritten on back: Ellen - 6 months; Jim - 4 years. 1950. Names: Robb, Ellen Christine, 1949-; Robb, James Henry, 1945-

Note: High school portrait? Undated photo; estimated at circa 1967-1969. Names: Robb, Ellen Christine, 1949-

Bridal shower card from Christine Robb to "Bets" [Betsy Dahlquist]. Undated; estimated at 1954. Names: Mannherz, Elisabeth Ann "Betsy" (née Dahlquist), 1932-2022; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Birth announcement card for Ellen Christine Robb. Printed on the card: "It's the same old story...but the end is cute!" Date: November 18, 1949. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. Name: Ellen Christine. Parents: Harry & Christine Robb. Handwritten note on…

Birth announcement card for James Henry Robb. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 ounces. Arrived: Sept. 16, 1945. Christine & Harry Robb. Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

A studio portrait of a toddler-aged James H. Robb in 1947. Handwritten on back: "My cousin Jimmy at Christmas time 1947. 2 yrs." Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

This photo is believed to be George Washington Werner and a young Jane McShea (the daughter of George's sister, Florence). Their identity is unconfirmed, but likely. They appear to be sitting in the entrance of a shop. George is smoking a cigarette.…

Mounter family. At far right is Josephine Mounter, who married Joseph Weir in 1866. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1861-1864 based on Josephine's apparent age. Josephine was Sidney Weir's mother. All other individuals unidentified, but these are…

Joseph Weir. Born 1837 - 1912(?) Civil War veteran. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1875-1889. Note: This photo is likely to have been taken at the same time as robb0059, showing his wife standing beside the same upholstered chair in the same…

Josephine Weir (née Mounter). Married Joseph Weir in 1866. She was born in approximately 1850 (not definitively confirmed). Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1875-1889. Children: Sindey, Joseph, Lydia, Sam (?), Ida (?). Ellen (Robb) Heyeck's…

Obituary for Henry Robb, very likely printed on April 28, 1988. Transcript, brief entry at top: "Henry Robb of West Brighton on April 27, 1988. Beloved husband of Christine (née Weir). Loving father of James and Harry, Ellen Montanaro. Fond brother…

Clipping from the December 1949 issue of the Wagnerian. "Mrs. Elizabeth McManus, sister of the late Jimmy Robb, presents the Robb Memorial Trophy to Chet Selitto, most valuable player in the Homecoming game." Names: McManus, Elizabeth "Bess" Marie…

A "Society Today" gossip column from the New York World-Telegram describing James William Robb's relationship with heiress Doris Duke Cromwell, and rumors of their possible marriage.Transcript: "Current beau of Doris Duke Cromwell is Lieut. (j.g.)…

AP article about the accident that killed James William Robb on April 4, 1946. Transcript: "A bomb accidentally dropped on a group of observers in aircraft carrier training exercises in the Puerto Rican area killed nine men and wounded another. The…

Newspaper clipping. Article likely from Staten Island Advance. Undated clipping; almost certainly April 1946. Describes the circumstances of the death of James W. Robb, as well as his military service. Transcript: "Nine Navy men, including…

Newspaper clipping. Staten Island Advance, Tuesday, April 9, 1946. Brief article about the accidental death of Cmdr. James W. Robb. Transcript: "Cmdr. James W. Robb. Death came suddenly, unexpectedly from the skies for "Jimmy" Robb, one of Staten…

Written on back: "Navy Cross - Jim Robb. Given by James Forrestal, Sect Defense for Navy, 1942." Robb received the Navy Cross for his heroic acts during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Note: the man pinning the medal to Robb's lapel does not…

Studio portrait photograph of James W. Robb in white U.S. Navy officer's uniform. The photo studio's signature is illegible. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942