School Days and Beyond (Hansen)

  I have so many pictures of the Hansen brothers growing up in Grass Valley and northern California; it  has been difficult to choose what to share.  I believe these pictures give a good sense of the unique place they grew up in, attended school, and continued to enjoy as young men before marriage, family, careers and the war.  Enjoy! 

Possibly taken at  the ranch off Idaho Maryland, Grass Valley.  Laddie the dog. 

Robley (Bob) Hansen in Grass Valley.

Possibly taken at the ranch off Idaho Maryland, Grass Valley.

Harold Hansen on the ranch, Grass Valley. 

Jack Hansen on the ranch, Grass Valley.

Jack Hansen (third row from top, far right) possibly Washington School, Grass Valley.

Either Jack or Robley Hansen (top row first on left) with possibly a young Miss Dillinger. Washington School. 

Jack Hansen (bottom row, second from right) possibly Miss George, Lincoln School. 

Jack Hansen (middle row, fourth from right).  Washington School with Miss Dillinger (fifth grade) confirmed by The Morning Union August, 1916 and his report card. 

Jack Hansen (top row, second from right) Grass Valley High School Football team (year unknown). 

"Uncle Jack's football helmet, which was made of leather, ended up on Grandma Hansen's (Vere's) clothes line that went from the upstairs back porch out to the plum tree fastened upside down on the line to hold clothes pins.  It was stiff as a board from being outdoors in all weather for so long, but was still recognizable." This was at the 418 West Main street house.  Memories of Margaret Hansen Boothby.       I remember the plum tree...it had the tastiest plums in the world growing on it!

Harold Hansen, Muriel and Neil 1928 hiking picture probably taken by Jack Hansen

Muriel was a school friend who graduated in '28 with Harold Hansen.  He kept her picture.

YMCA Hiking Club (sometime after high school) Manzanita Station, Mt. Tamalpais (Jack Hansen in front,  right) 

Jack at Bootjack Camp, Mt. Tamalpais,  1933

Bootjack Camp 1933 Jack on right.

This picture was taken in front of the PG&E Office around 1932 per Rick Cooper (FB group You Know You are From Nevada County if You Remember...).  I'm not sure if Jack worked on a crew as a summer job for PG&E or not.  

Robley (Bob) Hansen boating on Lake Tahoe 1929

Trip to Yosemite (year unknown; possibly in late 20's early 30's).

Jack Hansen Yosemite (year unknown; possibly late 20's early 30's)

Jack Hansen in Sacramento Capitol Park (date unknown; possibly late 20's early 30's).  Caption on back "I am surrounded by cactus plants."

Harold Hansen in Sacramento Capitol Park (date unknown; possibly late 20's early 30's)

Harold Hansen on the ranch with Laddie. He talked about Laddie throughout his life, so he must have been a very special dog. 

  I am very  glad this part of the family took so many pictures to document their lives.  The school pictures and report cards add more pieces to the puzzle and provide a clearer picture of my grandfather's and great uncles' lives  growing up in Grass Valley, California.  A place that I was lucky enough to grow up in , too!