Caption: "Marthas Vineyard Claims Most Youthful Active War Worker / Following in the Footsteps of President Wilson. / This is Elmer Athearn of West Tisbury....*"

* ... "Although Elmer is but 2 1-2 years old, he's no slacker. He's engaged in war work. With Elmer in this photograph is one of two sheep that the youngster is now raising himself to purchase War Savings Stamps. The sheep's name is Woodrow."

Can you identify any people, things, places, or events in this photograph? How about the time period? Or do you know where this photo came from? Email me at cbaer@vineyard.net.

Date: 1940s
Location: West Tisbury - -
People: Athearn, Elmer
Keywords: wars; World War I; children; livestock