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127 (left) and 125 (right) Palmer Avenue, Staten Island, New York. Built by Sidney Weir in 1925. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1925-1929. Note baby carriage in front of 127. Names: Weir, Sidney Mounter, 1880-1945
Weir, Christina Caroline (née…

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;…

Newspaper clipping from Staten Island Advance (date? 1980s). Caption: "Club's 60th anniversary. Enjoying cocktails and conversation at the Altarian Club's 60th anniversary dinner in Hanratty's Corner House, Grant City, are, from left, Ray Gilbert,…

These children are identified as "Katie" (Katheryne) Werner (left), Michael, and baby Christina Werner. Katie and Christina were the children of Charles and Catherine Werner (née Hilgert). It is not clear who Michael was--possibly a cousin (Hilgert…

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,…

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.…

Bereavement letter/card/document for the family of James W. Robb. Signed by the members of "The Production Department". This was presumably a Navy theater production group (all names are male), although it could be related to Wagner College. The…

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

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…

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

Studio portrait photograph of Charles Werner and Catherine/Katherine Hilgert Werner. Written on back (incl. simple family tree): "Mr. & Mrs. Charles Werner, 61 Kidder St., 20 Dec. 1882 [note: is this wedding date or photo date?] (Wilkes Barre,…

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…

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…

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:…

No annotation of this photo. However, it appears to be Christina Werner Weir with her young daughter Christine, summer of 1921 (Christine was born in May). This would likely have been in the backyard of their home in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New…

Studio portrait of Christina Weir. Handwritten on back: "Christina Werner Weir, 1888-1959". Undated photo; estimated at circa 1940s. Likely taken in a Staten Island studio. Names: Weir, Christina Caroline (née Werner), 1888-1959.

Image caption: "1910 Christina Werner. Shortsville; N.Y. (their bakery)." Handwritten in Ellen Robb's original album: "My Mom" [Christine Robb's handwriting]. Werner is standing outside a storefront (see painted lettering on window) in the snow. She…

Christina and Kate/Katie (Katheryne) were the children of Charles Werner and Catherine Werner (who died in 1893). It is believed that Charles Jr. was Catherine's child as well. This photo has been dated to 1898, however, this would not correspond…

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…

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 Robb sits at her kidney-bean-shaped desk in her home at 34 Alpine Court, Staten Island, New York. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1985-1995. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Christine Robb in nursing uniform. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1940s. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

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…

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.…

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;…

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…

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…

Christina Weir towing young Christine Weir in a "jewelry box" float as part of a parade on Heberton Avenue in Staten Island, New York. This is located between the intersection of Heberton with Day and Bond Streets. The original photo has "our little…

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, 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 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…

Studio portrait of a young Christine Weir, two years old, 1923. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Studio portrait photograph of Christine Jane Weir in 1939. She married Henry Robb in 1944. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Studio portrait photograph of Christine Weir, 1939. Christine married Henry Robb in 1944.

Studio portrait of Christine Weir. Photo may have been used in the Staten Island Advance (SEE image of reverse). It is marked for return to "Miss Christine Weir, 135 Palmer Avenue, Port Richmond, S.I." Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir),…

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…

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…

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

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 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

Image of the first Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Staten Island NY. Undated photo; while it may be as early as the 1870s, the style of dress (particularly men's hats) suggests it may date to the 20th century. The building was completed in 1871.…

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…

Handwritten on back: "David Werner 1942 U.S.N." Album caption (from Ellen Robb's original album/scrapbook): "Lt. David Werner 1942 U.S. Navy." David Werner was the son of Sarah Jane Poole and Charles Werner, born in Wilkes-Barr, PA (early in their…

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.)…

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…

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-

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…

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.…