No description is written on this colorized portrait of Bert and Doree, but it appears to have been taken in 1933.
This page contains photos and film clips of the Martin family in Pomona in the 1930s and early 1940s. Herb had a dental practice in Pomona, and income from his work supported the family well through the Great Depression and the deprivations of World War II. There are no records of any family travels during this time, except for what appear to be annual spring treks to the desert near Palm Springs to see the wildflowers.
Other members of the Barcus (Mary’s) family were nearby, and they appear in some of the film clips and photos. Both Mary and Herb had grown up in Pomona, and it was home to all of them until the 1950s.
Many of the photos on this page came from a Martin family photo album that was handed down in the archives. Film clips were shot on Herb & Mary’s 16mm movie camera, purchased in 1928 when Bert was born.
Mary with Bert and Dory in 1934. I don’t know when the spelling of my mother’s name was changed from “Dory” to “Doree” but it was spelled the old way for this picture in the photo album.
From 1934 – one of my favorite pictures of Bert and Doree.
In 1937, the family traveled out to the desert near Palm Springs, where Bert and Doree again gather flowers. This clip ends with a great shot of the travel trailer – they don’t make them like that any more!
This clip dates from 1938. The family poses in front of their house, and then the kids show off their bicycles. In the final segment, Bert allows Doree to hold his pet rat (cringe!).
Bert and Doree with Fritzi in 1942.
Herb in 1939
Doree, Bert and cousin Nan ride tricyles in this photo from 1935.
Bert and Doree seated in the midst of the desert wildflowers in 1937.
The dog is Fritzi, and she was part of the family during Doree’s teen years. Here Fritzi serves as a hood ornament.
Easter Sunday 1935 – with an actual bunny! Bert and Doree gather flowers, then Doree tames a butterfly.
For Easter 1936, Bert and Doree gather flowers again, and then have a race with Bert on his bicycle and Doree on skates.
Bert and Doree in front of their fireplace at home in 1937.
Another photo of Bert and Doree taken in 1937.
Herb and Doree in 1942.
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