Ephemera Alley

1955-"Ann Did It!"
1955-"Ann Did It!"
Another mysterious fire in the garage. Little Betty claims her imaginary friend Ann is responsible, but the smell of gasoline on Betty's dainty hands tells another story. Read more...
1975-The New Orleans Guide Cookbook
1975-The New Orleans Guide Cookbook
For some reason, this cover art triggers memories of watching Sesame Street as a child. Read more...
Bacon,Bacon,Bacon
Bacon,Bacon,Bacon
An 1879 recipe for cutting and curing bacon 1909 recipe for cooking bacon and eggs. I can confirm, this is the correct way to do it. 1914 Southern Star bacon... Read more...
New Year's Eve Dance at the Hotel Margaret Brooklyn, New York 1914
New Year's Eve Dance at the Hotel Margaret Brooklyn, New York 1914
The description of every woman's gown is incredible. I feel like the writer lived in the neighborhood and knew all of them intimately. Fashionable men at the time would have... Read more...
Beauty Queens Of Memphis 1966
Beauty Queens Of Memphis 1966
Read more...
Technical High School Springfield, Massachusetts Class Of 1913- Clinton Stowell Darling
Technical High School Springfield, Massachusetts Class Of 1913- Clinton Stowell Darling
Captain during WW1. Seems to have made a good living in the coin-operated vending machine industry. His first wife, Marguerite Clemen, was French. They had at least one daughter. His first... Read more...
Technical High School Springfield, Massachusetts Class Of 1913- Harold A Backus
Technical High School Springfield, Massachusetts Class Of 1913- Harold A Backus
Read more...
1932 Visitor's Pass For The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co in Winston Salem,North Carolina.
Mr. Bruce Sinden, a World War One veteran and salesman from Ohio, made a stop at the factory on August 8th, 1932. Read more...
1966 Glasgow Scotland Taxi Service Advertisement
Read more...
The San Marino Motel Advertisement New Smyrna Beach Florida
With television and air conditioning being advertised as a draw, I'm going to guess that this advertising flyer is from the 1960s. Read more...
1970s Howard Johnson Motor Lodge Brochure
1970s Howard Johnson Motor Lodge Brochure
After a long day in the family station wagon,send the kids to the carpeted pool or the modern game room while you kick back at the bar with a few... Read more...
Exciting New Advances For 1966 Admiral Appliances Catalog
Exciting New Advances For 1966 Admiral Appliances Catalog
When most Americans have a pocket-sized computer within reach 24/7, it's hard to remember when just being able to watch a television show in color was the height of luxurious... Read more...