This snapshot was taken on the old Maiden place about 14 miles northeast of Chadron, Nebraska, probably in about 1929. We can identify several of the people — but not all of them. The five children standing in front are (left-to-right): Lettie Maiden, Henry Maiden, Nettie Maiden, Betty Maiden, and Dorothy Maiden. The dapper fellow standing in the back at left is either Monroe Derrick or his brother William Derrick; others in the back (l-r) are Leota Durham Maiden, Dora Derrick Maiden, William Joseph Maiden, Minnie Maiden (partially hidden), an unidentified lady, and the elderly lady in the black dress at right may be Nettie Derrick Bouma. The Derrick-Maiden relationships can be a bit confusing. Here's a simple explanation for the relationships in this photo only: William (Bill) Derrick (and Monroe) is a nephew to Dora Derrick Maiden, who is the mother of William Joseph Maiden. Cora Derrick Bouma is a half-sister to Dora Derrick Maiden. Question: what are the names of the dogs, to whom do they belong, and — more importantly — who is taking the picture?
