These are my Grandmother and Grandfather's diaries from the 1940'1950's
Years ago we divided them up and everyone got one. Luckily everyone brought them back to 1515. They are so much fun to read. When I am home I take one of them and open it up to the date we are there. Sometimes we will do a little reading from them. I can tell you what everyone got from Christmas and from who. I can find out when things were done to the 1515, like the date they updated the electricity!
This year I am going to scan the pages and put them in a book format so all the cousins can have a copy.
They are sitting in my Grandfather and my Dad's bedroom, next to Grandad's pipe. They were probably on a bedside table in that room many many years ago....and they are back!
Happy Vintage Thingie Thursday with Colorado Lady
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13 comments:
That is absolutely wonderful you have these dairies from your family that far back. I wish mine had done something like this. I have many questions, but no one left to answer. I am sure you will learn a lot of family history and reading enjoyment as well. Best wishes for 2011.
Those diaries sound fascinating.
Ann, you have the best treasures and it's a wonderful idea to scan them and give them to everyone!
I can see this house as a museum in 75 years open to all with a big plaque with your pic and the tale of your adventures in bringing this all back together!
Love all the history at 1515 and that they brought them back -kinda like putting a puzzle back together!
how wonderful to have these. Lots of great history. Happy VTT!
wow, this is so special!! i'm glad you and your family are able to read these :) Thanks for sharing!
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That is fantastic to have those. How blessed your family is.
Those are an incredible treasure and I love that you are going to make copies for everyone! Happy New Year!
What wonderful treasures you have here. It's a great idea to scan them and that way you can share them with the entire family for years to come. You are so lucky to have these.
Thank you so much for sharing. Have a Very Happy New Year.
What a priceless heirloom to have! It's so nice that you were given them all back ... and now you can share them with everyone ... my great aunt wrote a small booklet for me about her life, which I treasure as well.
Oh what special and cherished heirlooms. I am sure you love reading them. Such a treasure. I hope you have a very Blessed New Year. Hugs, Marty
What a beautiful post, these kind of treasures are the best. I am following your wonderful blog now. Happy New Years.
How lucky you are to have these family mementos, and diaries at that! What wonderful history you have in your home and your heart!
Mary
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