Every Friday The Psychogenealogist shares a "Pic of the Week." The intent is to encourage thought and imagination about the spaces where psychology, genealogy, and history converge.

Here is another probably late 1800s cabinet photograph that I picked up at a used book store. This well dressed man was a unique image to me. I hadn't seen images like this with someone carrying what appears to be either a suitcase or some sort of work bag.

The only marking was a stamped name and location on the back. 

The name was easy enough to read as "Mr. Bert Doyle". I enlarged and highlighted the stamp to decipher the rest.

I am fairly confident that the second half of the location says "Mich" for Michigan. The city seems impossible to read. Even under a light and magnifying glass I couldn't make it out. If I was forced to make a guess I would say possibly "Bay City" but I wouldn't bet much money on that.

It has been a long week so I am going to leave the rest to you. Here are some questions I invite you to think about. Please feel free to share your answers - I would love to hear what you find.

QUESTIONS:

• Who was Mr. Bert Doyle?
• Where was he from and where did he live?
• What was his profession? Is he carrying a doctors bag?
• If they are just suitcases, why would someone pose for a photography carrying them?
• If they are suitcases, where is he going? Where has he been?
• There was some pretty severe mold or mildew markings on the photo. Can that be cleaned? What is the best way to do that?
• What do you think, wonder, and feel as you look at Mr. Bert Doyle?
• What is his story?
• Does Bert have any living family that might appreciate this photo being sent to them?

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