Grandma was going through some of these memories when she decided that I, as the oldest grandchild, should become the next generation of family historian and she sent me a package of wonderful family photos. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love old notstalgic things so I was beyond thrilled when I got this package out of nowhere.
Here is what it contained:
a note from Grandma explaining the package
a set of my Papa's (Great Grandpa) keys
old receipts from 1921 from my Papa's store
My Great-Great Grandfather Nunzio's Visa to return to Italy from the US in 1921
a dozen or so photos of my great ancestors- Nunzio, Papa (John was his name), Anne, Grace, the whole gang dating from 1900 to 1950's when my father was young
To me, these are incredible bits of family history that I am honored to have in my life. I called my grandparents and thanked them for the gift. These are irreplaceable and priceless.
I plan on scanning these photos and treasures into my computer for safe keeping. But I am also an old fashioned girl myself and I just can't pass up the opportunity to preserve these memories in a tactile way. So, I am off to the craft store to get supplies to put these in a archival photo book so that, one day, I can pass on the treasures and stories to my grandchildren and they to theirs.
Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa. You are the greatest gift a granddaughter can ask for.
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