The Pippin Archive

Photo Gallery

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A visual record of the Pippin family across the generations — from formal portraits of the 1890s to candid moments of modern life.

1880s – 1900s

The Founding Generation

Formal portraits and studio photographs from the earliest known Pippin family members. These images capture a world of starched collars, Sunday best, and quiet dignity.

Formal family portrait from the 1890s — Pippin family portrait, circa 1893

Portrait of a woman from the 1890s — Grandmother Pippin, circa 1897

Family homestead photograph from the 1890s — The homestead, circa 1899

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1910s – 1930s

Between the Wars

A period of great change — the Pippins navigated the upheaval of two world wars and the Great Depression with resilience. These photographs tell that story.

Family outing photograph from the 1920s — Sunday outing, circa 1922

Brothers photographed in the 1920s — The Pippin brothers, circa 1928

Family gathering from the 1930s — Family gathering, circa 1935

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1940s – 1950s

Postwar Years

The postwar era brought new beginnings — new homes, new children, and a sense of optimism. The Pippins grew and spread across the country during these years.

Family home photograph from the 1940s — The new house, circa 1947

Family picnic from the 1950s — Summer picnic, circa 1951

Christmas family photograph from the 1950s — Christmas morning, circa 1954

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1960s – 1970s

A Changing World

The sixties and seventies brought cultural transformation. The Pippin family grew into a new generation, and these candid photographs capture the spirit of the times.

Father and son photograph from the 1960s — Father and son, circa 1963

Family road trip photograph from the 1960s — Family road trip, circa 1968

Backyard gathering from the 1970s — Backyard barbecue, circa 1974

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1980s – 1990s

Reunions & Milestones

The family reunion tradition took hold in the 1980s, bringing scattered branches of the Pippin family back together. Weddings, graduations, and celebrations fill this era.

Family reunion photograph from the 1980s — First family reunion, circa 1983

Wedding photograph from the 1980s — Wedding celebration, circa 1988

Graduation photograph from the 1990s — Graduation day, circa 1995

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2000s – Present

The Living Family

The Pippin family today — spread across states and generations, yet still connected by shared history, shared stories, and the bonds that endure.

Modern family portrait — Family portrait, 2008

Family reunion photograph — Annual reunion, 2015

Contemporary family photograph — The next generation, 2022