Alice Hafen's Photos From the Past

Neighborhood Gang on Fifth West (1945)

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My Old Brown Hen

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I have an old brown hen

She is the slyest one

I hear her cackle every day

I know she's laying some.

This goes on for many days.

I can never find the nest.

But I know when she stops cackling

That she has done her best.

Then one morning early

As I go out to weed

What do I spy but my old hen

with twelve baby chicks to feed.

The cats think what a treat

Those little chicks would be

But that old hen just ruffles up and

pecks them fiercefully

Now the cats know she's the boss

and they'll just lay and wait

and think that when she's not watching

They'll have those little balls of fluff.

But that old hen is wiser than those cats think.

And no matter what happens

That old hen is there

in stalwart and proper fashion.

It is fun to watch that little old hen

As she clucks, calls and scratches for food.

For those little chicks are her pride and joy.

No one must ever intrude.

When the chicks are fed

And its time for them to rest

She proudly puffs her feathers

And they all crowd into her nest.

Now when they are older

Mama hen has a right big fit

As she tries to cover them all

With one great big sit.

A Merry Hallowe'en

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Alice Hafen's Activity Card and "Songs and Yells" 1929-30

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1930 Moroni High School Jr. Prom

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Post Cards From The Past ~ Alice Hafen Collection

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From Alice Hafen's 90th Birthday Party ~ 2002

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Blanche Olsen on the left and Lois Brotherson on the right. Both of these ladies were from the Mt. Pleasant Fourth Ward. The occasion was to wish Alice Hafen a Happy 90th Birthday. Alice, Blanche and Lois have now all passed on.

Post Cards From The Past ~ Alice Hafen Collection

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The Optimist Creed ~ From Alice Hafen's Journal

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Charles H. and Isabelle Dunn Morrison Celebrate 50 Years

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Lois Peel (Smith) in Indian Costume

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Lois Peel (Smith) Alice Peel Hafen's sister

Christmas Card from Seely Family ~ unknown year

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Sarah Rasmussen Anderson Remembers Her Mother

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Some of you will remember Sarah. I always knew her as a cousin to Grandma Alice Peel Hafen, my mother-in-law. But on a more personaal basis, I remember her as the lovely lady who greeted you with a smile and a hug at the Manti temple. The following poem is written by Sarah in honor of her mother, Jennie Eunice Peel Rasmussen, on her mother's birthday. It contains quite a bit of interesting history as well as her endearment to her mother.

Florence Nielsen Peterson

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Daughter of S.M. and Floss Nielsen
Born in 1914
Married Charles Peterson in 1954
Died in 1996

Florence and Howard Nielsen - - - Children of Soren M. and Flossie

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Children Group with Names

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Alice's Photos from the Past

Deseret News Vol. 1 --- No. 1

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1850

POLLY WITH A PAST ~ A NSH Play abt 1929 ~ Ads From that Era ~ Alice Hafen Collection

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America Needs Your SCRAP RUBBER

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Peter Hafen (in the truck) L: Donald Hafen, R: Cameron Maxfield

WWII Campaign

Peter Hafen and Tuttle Kids

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Left to Right: Tyler Tuttle 8, Peter Hafen 17, Tammy Tuttle 3, Ted Tuttle 7.

Soren M. and Floss Nielsen Family

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Front Row L to R: Willa Rae Seely, Flossie Nielsen, Naomi Ericksen, Gladys E. Seely (holding John S.), Donald Hafen, Grant Nielsen, Tom Ericksen, Marjorie Nielsen, Barbara Peel.

Back Row L to R: Soren Nielson, Howard Nielsen, Maggie Peel, Azel Peel, Harry Ericksen, Ethel Ericksen, Kent Seely, Chesley Seely, Alice Peel Hafen (holding Peter Hafen)

Alice Hafen's Photos From the Past

FAMILY TREE

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Granny Oman's 50th Birthday ~ June 15, 1907

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Mary Miranda Seely Peel Oman Birthday Party ~ June 15, 1907

John Cliff and Cassie Rasmussen (Mystery)

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This photo was found amongst Alice Hafen's photo collection. I looked up both John Cliff and Cassie Rasmussen in New Family Search. Can't find them as a married couple. However, they are both wearing wedding bands. One possible solution to this mystery is that Cassie is possibly Anna Katherine Rasmussen and Cassie is a nickname. Anna Katherine Rasmussen was the daughter of Christian Rasmussen and Hermina Rozena Hafen which could be the reason it was amongst Alice's photos. Alice's mother-in-law, Carrie Hafen was born in 1889 and Anna Katherine was born in 1891. This photo may have come from Carrie's photo collection. If you can, please help us fill in the blanks. Thank You

Don Nielsen Family

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Carol, David, Marilyn and Don Nielsen

from Alice Hafen Collection

Reynolds Obituaries ~ Charles and John H.

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Amongst my mother-in-law's (Alice Hafen) things we found an old bible with these obituaries inside. Hopefully, they will help someone who is looking for these obituaries.

First Graduation Class of Chestr ~ 1901

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Teacher: Andrew Larsen

Students (no order given): Joseph S. Christensen, Katie Rasmussen, Orissa Acord

O.K. Fotheringham, His Wife and two Children

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O.K. Fotheringham was a manager for Mountain Bell. He was a hunting companion to Shel Monsen, Dutch and Neil Hafen, Mob Cusick, Herschel Jensen.

Hunter's Reunion

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double click to enlarge

Donald Hafen's 5th Birthday

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No Names Given. Too Bad! Depot in the Rear. Old Cars

Postcards From the Past

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Alice Hafen Collection

1933 Wasatch Fire

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On April 4, 1933, the Administration Hall was destroyed by fire. Classes were housed temporarily for the remainder of the year.

Brooklawn Creamery Calendar ~ 1949

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Alice Hafen Collection

Mt. Pleasant Elite Theatre ~ 1931

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From the Alice Hafen Collection

Harold and Dorothea Hansen 50th Wedding Anniversary 1987

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From Alice Hafen's Memorabilia

Harold was the son of John H. Hansen and Lydia Mary Hafen

Dorothea was the daughter of Earl Hadlock or Woodbrey and Imo Irene Ellis

(taken from new Family Search)

Rams Club Royalty

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Ladies Afternoon Get Together

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Front Row L to R: Arvina Monsen, Beatrice Monsen, Howe Lund, Margaret Lund, Hollie Anderson, ?, Mary Nielsen, Ida Carlson

Back Row L to R: Mrs. Gibbs Monsen, ? Lund, ? Lund, Waldemar and baby

What Shall We Name Mt. Pleasant's Celebration ~ Queen Contest?

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Easter Picnic ~ South of Peter Azel Peel Farm ~ from Alice's Photos from the Past

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An Easter Picnic south of the Peter Azel Peel Farm. L to R: Mary Margaret Peel, holding Florence Nielsen; Alice Peel, standing; Aunt Floss Nielsen, sitting; Howard Nielsen in front; Lois Peel, Iris Rasmussen. In the distance is Gladys Ericksen and ?. Easter Bonnets

Stirling Ericksen and Lucretia Vern Seely Ericksen

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Mt. Pleasant Doughboy ~ 1918

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This photo shows Mt. Pleasant's Doughboy as it stood in the intersection of Main Street and State Street in 1918. Notice the Carnegie Library on the right side and the old ZCMI or Madsen Longsdorf Store on the Left.

Glee Club and MIA Officers ~ Mt. Pleasant South Ward ~ Early 1900s

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taken from Alice Hafen's Collection

Class of 1903 ~ No Names Given ~ Alice Hafen Collection

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Pioneer Lady Passes Away ~ Mrs Louisa Beckstrom, 94, One of Mt. Pleasant's Outstanding Citizens

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Mrs. Louisa Beckstrom,94, One of Mt. Pleasant's Outstanding Citizens,

Dies in Salt Lake City, Following a Stroke

Funeral Services for Mrs. Kjesti Louisa Rosengren Beckstrom

5 March 1937

Peel Children

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Justus died of diptheria at the age of two.

Oman Home After the July 1946 Flood

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This home stood where Danz Tranz now stands (2010). Address was 497 West Main. It was located across the street, east from the Depot.

Taken from Alice Hafen's Photos.

Unknown Lady ~ tin type

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GIRL'S CAMP ~ No Names Given

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This photo comes from Alice Hafen's Collection. Although no names were given, I believe Alice to be on the front row, far left. ~ Kathy

Unknown Girl in Hat

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Postcards From the Past

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Alice Hafen Collection

Ericksen and Morrison

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Left: H.G. and Wilhemina Ericksen ~ Right: Will and Emma Morrison

Dinner at Azel and Maggie's

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Back Row: S.M. Nielsen, P.A. Peel, Chesley Seely, H.G. Ericksen, Stirling Ericksen, Ethel Ericksen.

Front Row: Ruby Ericksen, Gladys E. Seely, Flossie E. Nielsen, Mary Margaret Peel

H.G. and Wilhemina Ericksen and Grandchildren

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Back: Lois Peel, Margaret Peel, Bob Ericksen, Florence Nielsen, Alice Peel - holding Willa Rae Seely, Ned Ericksen.
Second Row: Grandpa H.G. Ericksen, Dick Ericksen, Don Nielsen, Grandma Wilhemina Ericksen, Howard Nielsen.
Front Row: Grant Nielsen, Barbara Peel, Marjorie Nielsen, Naomi Ericksen, Kent Seely

In front: Alice Peel

Second Row: Grandma Ericksen, Howard Nielsen, Grandpa Ericksen holding Dick Ericksen, Don Nielsen

Back Row: Lois Peel, Ned Ericksen, Florence Nielsen, Bob Ericksen, Margaret Peel

Home in the background belonged to Ferdinand Ericksen

Ericksen Cousins with Grandma and Grandpa

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In Front: Naomi Ericksen, Willa Rae Seely, Barbara Peel, Kent Seely
Back: Grandma Margaret Ericksen, Grandpa H.G. Ericksen, Lois Peel, Margaret Peel

July 24, 1946 Flood - picture taken by Alice Hafen

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Bobby Lambert and Barbara Peel

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1953 Pentathlon Winner ~ Frank Lee Pritchett

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1957 Rodeo Days ~ Mt. Pleasant

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Marjorie Nielsen

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Marjorie Nielsen, Daughter of Soren M. and Floss Nielsen

Roger Hansen Honored

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taken from Alice Hafen Collection

Robert Peel Wins Hope Contest

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Leather Postcard to Carrie Nielsen

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LIONS CLUB GOAT

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Proctor - Seely Wedding

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Postcards From the Past

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PFC LAWRENCE ERICK LARSEN BURIAL - 3 June 1921

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A FALLEN FRIEND AND FELLOW SOLDIER IS BROUGHT HOME FROM FRANCE'S BATTLEFIELD AND HONORED BY HIS HOME TOWN RETURNED VETERAN OF WORLD WAR I.

Lawrence Erick Larsen was born in Fairview to Niels Lewis Larsen and Mary Elenore Vance Larsen October 30, 1894. His father was killed 12 February 1896 and his mother raised him and his brother Franklin. She was a widowed mother. Lawrence married Ellen B. Budvarson in Salt Lake Temple on 20 February 1918. He was inducted into the Army in May and sent to Fort Lewis, Washington Training in July. He was sent to France with the 91st Division. The 91st went into battle at St. Mihiel for the Meuse-Argonne Sector, September 26-27. Lawrence was wounded and died October 6, 1918 in a field hospital leaving his bride who was expecting in December and his widowed mother. He was buried in France in a military cemetary until 1921 when he was brought home to Fairview. His son Lawrence Erick Jr. was born December 22nd, six days after Ellen was told of her husband's death in France.

The picture above shows from Left to Right: Ray Tanner, Military Escort, Levern Jensen, Harold Mower, Henry Rasmussen, Otto Clark, Floyd Young, Tilman Graham, Franicello Stewart, ??, Hilden Peterson,

Frank H. Larsen, Ivan Sanderson, Myron Stewart, Ladies: Mrs. Clark, ??, ??, Mary James, Coquella Jones, Gladys Graham.

The picture above shows L to R: Aaron Cheney, Bugler, Myron Stewart, Tilman Graham, ??, Ray Tanner, Military Escort, Levern Jensen, Harold Mower, Otto Clark, Frank H. Larsen, Francello Stewart, Henry Rasmussen, Ivan Sanderson, Hilden Peterson.

In the car and back row are Belle Swenson, Franklin Larsen, Geneve Swenson, John

Vance, Mrs. Clark, Coquella Jones, Teola Wheeler, Mary James, Gladys Graham, ??, Ione Osborne.

foregound: Lawrence Erick Larsen, Jr. 3 June 1921

The above taken from Alice Hafen's Memorabilia

Unknown Men in Wagon

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Carrie and Friends

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Margaret Peel Graduating From the University of Utah

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Unknown Lady & Hat

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From Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Folkman

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He was the Father of Christianne Folkman Peel

On the reverse side it simply says "Folkman".

taken from Alice Hafen's Photos from the Past

MY ONLY WISH WAS A WASHER

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Back in 1935, I was a young homemaker with a husband and no washing machine. We had been married a year and expecting our first child, and I had done the weekly washing with a number 3 tub between two chairs and a scrub board.

Bending over that tub made me feel like a pioneer. I couldn’t help dreaming how wonderful life would be with my very own washing machine.

Washers were readily available of course, but like most newlyweds, we were long on love and dreams and short on cash. So for us, a new washer seemed to be impossible for we wouldn’t go in debt.

Then one day Neil came home from work all excited and said the bank had paid a dividend on his money. He had a little there when the banks closed with the big depression.

So we sent through the service station for a new washer. My how the time dragged on till it arrived. I was overjoyed when it finally came. Thanking my Heavenly Father and crying tears of joy over a simple wringer washing machine. Something I had wanted and needed for a whole, so long year.

Of course the next day was wash day and I’ve never spent a happier day working in my household in all the years since. Every washable item in the house was thrown in that beautiful green Empress. I washed all day.

Neil had Ferry Peterson build a stand to hold the rinse tub and a boiler to heat the water on the stove. As I hung each piece of clothing on the line I was filled with pride and gratitude. No more pioneering for me.

Today a young housewife might think it strange that something as common as a washer could have brought me so much joy. But she’d understand in a hurry if she ever tried doing a week’s washing in a No, 3 tub between two chairs and a scrubbing board; heating all the water to go in the tub on a coal stove. My, I’m so blessed with a wonderful automatic washer 64 years later.

Alice Peel Hafen

Alice Peel and Louise Matson

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North Sanpete Stake Singing Mothers

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What a group of beautiful women this was. There are too many names to mention. I see both my own mother, Helen Rigby and my mother-in-law, Alice Hafen in this group. The director in the dark dress is Ethel Ericksen. With the flowers in the front and the flag, I would guess this was some kind of celebration. The location is definitely the South Ward Church.

HOME (an essay written by Maggie Ericksen May 10, 1897

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There is a magic in the little word "home". It is a mystic circle that surrounds comforts and virtues; never known beyond its hallowed limits.

The home is a place that should be cherished by all. Mother, Home, Heaven are the most beautiful words in the English language, and truly, I think they may well be called so. What word strikes so forcibly upon the heart as "Mother", coming from the lips of dear children. It has a peculiar charm for in her, they look for that protection which no other can give. A mother is the truest friend we have when trials overtake us. She is ever ready to shield and protect us; and we cling to her and by her kind precepts and council. The clouds of darkness disappear and cause joy and peace to return to our hearts.

Mother is indeed a sweet name, and her station is indeed a holy one; for in her hands are placed minds to be moulded, almost at her will. And if taught aright will shine with dazzling splendor in the world to come.

Home is the dearest spot on earth. How often we hear people talk of the happy days spent in their childhoods happy home, beneath the parental roof, when their young and happy hearts were light and free. What a blessing it is, when weary with care, and burdened with sorrow, to have a home to which we can go and there in the midst of friends we love, forget our troubles and dwell in peace and quietness.

Heaven is the home that awaits us beyond the grave. There, the friendships formed on earth shall never more be broken. Parted friends and dear ones shall meet again, never more to be separated. There, we shall have an eternal home and never more be parted.

Maggie Ericksen Peel, her husband Azel and her four girls

L to R: Alice Peel Hafen, Maggie Ericksen Peel, Azel Peel, Margaret Peel Childs, Lois Peel, Smith and Barbara Peel Tuttle

Will Morrison's Home in Monroe, Utah

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Alice Hafen's Pictures From the Past

NORTH WARD CHURCH

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This is the best picture we have found of the North Ward Church;

found amongst Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Virginia Nelson

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Not sure who Virginia Nelson belonged to. Photo found in Alice's collection along with Margaret Peel's photos.

Postcards From the Past

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From Alice Hafen's Collection

Carrie Hafen and Friends

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A.L. Larson Group

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Unknown Group, Unknown Occasion

A.L. Larson - - - Band

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First Graduating Class of Chester, Utah - - - 1901

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From Alice Hafen's Collection

Maeser Bunnell, Margaret Peel, Marvin Rasmussen about 1925

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Maeser Bunnell

Oman or Seely Reunion

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from Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Granny Great (Maria Christiansen Nielsen) Group

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From Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Carrie Nielsen (Hafen) As A Child With Friends

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Back Row L to R: Hazel Anderson, Lucile Rolph, Etta Rolph and Carrie Nielsen

Front Row L to R: Ada Jensen, Cloe Swenson, Elouise Poulson and Pauline Monson

This picture was taken on Charley Renborg's porch.

(on second west and third south; southeast corner of intersection

Bon Accord Cottage

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Bon Accord Cottage was located on the now Wasatch Academy Block; somewhere behind the now cafeteria. Those in the picture are Wilhemina Ericksen, Gladys Ericksen, Mary Margaret Ericksen Peel and Alice Peel (the child).

Houts and Hafen Kids

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Bert Hafen, Mart Houts, Neil Hafen and Boyd Hafen (Dutch)

Shop Class

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On the back of this photo it says "shop class". The girl directly above the horse looks to be Margaret Peel (Childs)

Cherron and Veloris Peterson Seely

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Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Postcards From The Past

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From Alice Hafen's Collection

JoAnn Hafen ( now Granger)

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JoAnn Hafen.....Do you think she chopped and cut up all that wood by herself?

1929 NSH Basketball

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1929 NSH Studentbody Officers

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These pages are taken from Alice Hafen's 1929 North Sanpete High School Yearbook. Requests granted.

Unknown Group - Unknown Occasion

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$1500.00 Red Cross Ram - PostCard

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Barbara Tuttle, Johanna Hafen, Delma Jorgensen at a Relief Society Function

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