Photos

Photos

The images below of Elise Ayers and her brother Harry Brandt “Brandy” Ayers were created by digitizing acetate negatives and using software to render positive images. Judging from Elise and Brandy’s apparent ages, the images date from around 1939 or 1940.

Elise Ayers holding a dog, late 1930s — Elise Ayers holding a small dog

Elise Ayers in front of an automobile, early 1940s — Elise Ayers in front of an automobile

Elise Ayers posing on an Anniston, Alabama, street corner, late 1930s — Elise Ayers on a sidewalk in Anniston, Alabama

Elise and Harry Brandt Ayers, late 1930s — Elise and Brandy Ayers

Harry Brandt Ayers (and Elise Ayers), late 1930s — Brandy Ayers, with assist from Elise

Harry Brandt Ayers playing in the snow, late 1930s — Brandy Ayers standing in the snow

Harry Brandt Ayers playing in the snow, late 1930s — Brandy Ayers playing in the snow

Elise Ayers, late 1930s — Elise Ayers

Elise and Harry Brandt Ayers sitting on the arms of a lawn chair, late 1930s — Elise and Brandy Ayers