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Christine Robb and her son Harry Robb at what appears to be the southern side of Brooks Lake in Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1973-1976. Names: Robb, Harry Curtis, 1958-; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir),…

Christine Robb on a reclining lawn chair in her backyard at 34 Alpine Ct., Staten Island, New York. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1973-1977. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Henry and Christine Robb stand on a wharf or dock, location undetermined. Printed on back: "Sept 1976." Names: Robb, Henry "Harry", 1914-1988; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Christine Robb (seated, center) and Henry Robb (seated, center, white shirt) at a Staten Island Baseball Oldtimers event. All other individuals are unidentified. Written on back: "Baseball old timers, 1985." And "To Geo. Avg 1983. Keep M.ke…

Written on back: "Spring 1946. Jim in carriage. Harry & Chris w/baby James Henry on Palmer Ave., Port Richmond, S.I." Names: Robb, Henry "Harry", 1914-1988; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014; Robb, James Henry, 1945-

Baby James H. Robb in carriage outside family home. Written on back: "Baby Jim, 1945. Born 9-16-1945, James Henry Robb. 135 Palmer Ave., Port Richmond, SI, NY." Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

A group of eight young women stand outside a brick building associated with Staten Island Hospital's School of Nursing. They wear white skirts and long sleeved pinstriped blouses with bows. Christine Weir is located second from left, front. Susan…

Henry and Christine Robb stand outside what appears to be the Stone Houses at Clove Lakes Park. Written on back: "Easter, April 13, 1941, Clove Lakes." And: "Henry Robb (26 yrs old) 5-18-14 & Christine Weir (19 yrs old) 5-14-21." Names: Robb, Henry…

Written on back: [L to R] "Chris Weir; Alice Hall (nee Baker); Mugsy; Edith Gassage; Ruth Wilson. In Clove Lakes Park." They are all dressed for an event and posed on a bridge, holding evergreen bouquets. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir),…

Portrait of Christine and Henry Robb on their wedding day, December 16, 1944. They were married in the Church of the Ascension in Port Richmond. This photo was likely taken at one of their parents' homes. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir),…

Bride Christine Weir stands in front of a fireplace beside her sister-in-law Bess Robb. Weir married Henry Robb on December 16, 1944. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014; McManus, Elizabeth "Bess" Marie (née Robb), 1907-1979

Newlyweds Henry and Christine Robb stand behind their parents. Christina and Sidney Weir sit at left, and Rose and James Robb sit at right. Names: Robb, Henry "Harry", 1914-1988; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014; Weir, Christina Caroline…

Bride Christine Weir and groom Henry (Harry) Robb (far right) on their wedding day, December 16, 1944. This photo was either taken at the Church of the Ascension, or at one of their parents' homes. Written on back: "Jerry & Bess (Robb) & Christine &…

Christine Weir stands on the porch of the Church of the Ascension (original Port Richmond location), wearing wedding dress and a fur overcoat. She married Henry Robb on December 16, 1944. Written on back: "Dec. 16, 1944 Church of the Ascension.…

Christine Weir stands on the front porch of the Church of the Ascension for a bridal portrait. She is wearing her wedding dress. Written on back: "Home from the war. Married the week before Xmas--joined him in North Carolina. Dec. 16, 1944. Christine…

Christine Weir (left) and Susan Caiazza stand outside Main Hall at Wagner College, Staten Island, New York. The two were nursing students at the time. The unidentified woman also appears in robb0128 and robb0129. Back of photo appears to indicate her…

Christine Weir (right) and fellow nursing student Susan Caiazza, 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 thereafter, once…

Six young women enrolled in Staten Island Hospital's School of Nursing in 1940. Christine Weir who is kneeling in front. Susan Caiazza is at far left. The rest are unidentified. They wear their white skirts and wool capes. Names: Caiazza, Susan,…

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. Susan Caiazza is…

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-