Raymond Parker and Daddy (Sometimes) – 1961 to July 1966

1 December 1961
This is a long, extraordinary series of photos of a young American, Raymond Parker, from babyhood in 1961 to . . . well, we shall see. Many of the photos are dated but none indicate where they were taken. Some include a, mostly hidden, father, but generally Ray is on his own. There is a progression through his childhood and through changing fashions. There is one strip of a lone woman included with this group but no sign of a mother at any stage.
I do love a series of booth photos showing a person at different times in their life. This group is my largest collection of such photos.

Undated. Probably 1962

1963

21 March 1964

28 April 1966

4 July 1966

9 July 1966
Oh, my heart goes out to this lad. How good it would have been to know how he grew up.
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I may be able to shed some light on that Tony . . .
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Can’t wait…..
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I think I published more, just as you made this comment!
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Love this progression–I just want to keep seeing more! Great collection.
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Thanks Roberta. Stay tuned. 😄
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In my opinion, the very best pics of kids are taken when they are just busy being kids. No fuss, no muss allows anyone seeing those pictures to see their personality & character rather than how well they look when all decked out & dolled up. These photos are GREAT! Thanks K, well done my friend! 🙂 Hugz
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I agree about kids and photos, Vin. Glad you like these! Hugs 🤗 back.
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What a wonderful series! It really reminds me of the 1960s in America, when I was growing up too. Pure speculation but I imagine the boy’s parents were separated or divorced and these photos were taken on special visits he had with his dad.
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My thoughts too. I grew up around the same time, too. Weren’t we lucky!?
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Fascinating sequence.
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Thanks Joseph! 😁
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I missed this. That’s the kid!
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Sure is Ted! 😄❤️
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