Introduction

Hey Folks,

Included in the posts below are links to various archival items relating to the Tobin and Trask families. I ran across these photos and clippings at our cabin in Rock Creek Lake and noticed they were beginning to deteriorate. I'm sure many of you have seen them in their original condition. For the sake of posterity, I decided to digitize them so they can be enjoyed for generations to come. Most likely by future generations who could care less since none of these people are on Facebook.

Anyway, I found these about two years ago, and I'm just getting around to scanning these things in. My goal isn't to become the official family archivist. When you have a wife who is 8 months pregnant, you tend to spend a lot of Saturday nights at home. As a result, this is the sort of thing I end up doing. With that being said, if any of you have old documents you would like to share, email them to me and I can post them. Better yet, I can provide you access to this blog and you can post them yourselves.

As generations move on, I believe it is important to retain their legacies. I encourage everyone to take steps in this endevour by documenting our history in formats that don't deteriorate and can be massed produced and distributed for all to enjoy.

Thanks,Nate Tobin

Instructions

All documents are in .pdf format and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. You can open the documents by clicking on each link, but I would suggest right clicking the links and downloading the files to your computer.

Warning: The integrity of the original photos and clippings have deteriorated over time. Because of the condition, I had to amp up the resolution and overall size of the images. As a result, some of these files are rather cumbersome and may take some time to download, especially if you are still working with dial-up. Be patient!

Also, because the sizes of the images are so large, they typically won't be in a printer friendly format. If you do print them out on a typical 8 X 11 sheet of paper, you may find the text difficult to read. Enjoy, and if anyone has difficulty accessing the files, go ahead and contact me at n_tobes@yahoo.com.

One other point, I may get names wrong and not completely understand how some of these people are related to me. I don't consider this my problem, but rather a failing of elder relatives who haven't been diligent enough in passing down valuable family genealogy :). If anyone has any additional information on the posted items, or feel the need to correct me, go ahead and leave a comment.

Cheers,
NT

Marvin Trask Newspaper Clipping

This is a newspaper clipping on Marvin Trask (my great-great grandfather?). In the article we find great-great grandpa had worked in his hardware store for over sixty year. I find it difficult to believe we may share some of the same DNA. I haven't been working professionally for 10 years, and I'm already trying to figure out how I can retire.

After reading the article, it states he began in the hardware business in 1869 and had been in business for 66 years. Using my advanced math skills, I place the article around 1935. I wasn't able to determine what newspaper printed the article. New York Times maybe?

Mother of the Year

Newspaper clipping on Cora Trask (though we never met, nearly positive she was my great-grandmother). This article discusses an award issued by the Governor of Montana naming great-grandma Trask as 'Mother of the Year'. There is also a photo of the Governor handing her a citation.

A note of interest, the article does not once mention her by name. She is referred to as Mrs. Trask or Mrs. Frank Trask. As a sign of the times, I'm now referred to as 'Mr. Jennifer Tobin'.

Mrs. Frank Trask Burial Announcement

Another clipping announcing the burial service of Mrs. Frank Trask. Again, no reference to her first name.

Delta! Delta! Delta!

Newspaper photo of five Trask sisters at a Delta Delta Delta alumni event. An article covering the event is included. Those Trask girls were knock-outs.

With such a legacy, I still can't understand why they wouldn't accept me.

Girl Scout Award

A letter from the national Girl Scout office inducting Helen Trask into the Order of Golden Eaglets. No telling how many cookies were sold to achieve that honor.

This accomplishment also made the newspaper. Check out the photo in the newspaper clipping and you can understand why the Tobins are such a handsome people. She has maintained her beauty for 90+ years.

1933 PCHS Graduation Program

A program of the graduation ceremonies of the Powell County High School graduating class of 1933. As part of the festivities, the crowd was treated to a musical number involving Helena Trask.

U of M Recital Program

An announcement for a musical recital at the University of Montana. The recital involved the playing of many of the classics, with a young Helen Trask on Organ.

I did some additional research and found that while the UM music program was performing Tchaikovsky and other classics, the State College in Bozeman had a recital of their own. It involved mimicking of barnyard animals and a rendition of the theme song from Deliverance with banjo and jugs.

1928 State Champs

Probably my favorite item is a newspaper photo of the 1928 State Champion Custer High School football team. Included in the team photo is my grandfather, Tom Tobin. From my understanding, he was not only the star of the team, but also the top player in the state.

I have a pretty good hunch which one is him, but not entirely sure. I you look carefully, someone using classic Tobin scribble pointed an arrow to two seperate people claiming one or the other was grandpa Tobin.

Any of you Tobins care to help me out?