Ancestors in the Attic: Making Family Memorabilia Into History

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Exploring personal memorabilia can reveal invaluable insights into family history, often hidden in attics and cupboards. Karen Foy emphasizes the significance of everyday items like photographs, letters, and diaries in uncovering ancestral stories, secrets, and relationships. This guide spans 200 years of memorabilia, offering tips on interpretation and creative ways to document family histories, such as scrapbooks or websites. Readers are encouraged to delve into their own collections to enrich their understanding of their family's past.