In last month’s Fortitude post, I shared a family history tip encouraging readers to preserve the seemingly mundane items of everyday life because today’s ordinary objects often become tomorrow’s treasured family artifacts. Recently, I was reminded just how true this is. While digging through a closet, I rediscovered my baby book—a keepsake my mother lovinglyContinue reading “Preserving the Past: Vintage Birthday Cards”
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Family History Tip: Preserve the Mundane
As genealogists and family historians, we often focus first on documenting our ancestors’ names and key life events like births, marriages, and deaths. Once those foundational facts are established, our attention typically turns to uncovering the stories behind the dates and gaining a deeper understanding of who our ancestors were. But, there’s still one importantContinue reading “Family History Tip: Preserve the Mundane”