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...my research journal.


I Love Old Things
I came across a poem recently written by Wilson McDonald that spoke to my heart... I love old things: streets of old cities, crowded...
Sandy Ryan
Sep 2, 2023


Gophers in the basement? Oh my!
I recently acquired several vintage scrapbooks from the 1950-1960's. They belonged to a first or second grade teacher in Minnesota. It...
Sandy Ryan
Mar 16, 2023


Dr. Alice Hamilton
She made hatters less mad (photo James F. Coyne) *Please note, I do not know the name of the newspaper or author that published this...
Sandy Ryan
Mar 6, 2023


1955 message from the Gustas!
This message is on the back of photo from a box lot I received recently: "This is us and our family which is left taken by our home. We...
Sandy Ryan
Sep 26, 2022


Do I know ewe?
This little photo followed me home recently! They seem to find me wherever I go! The sheep remind me of my friend's Hampshire sheep...
Sandy Ryan
Jun 16, 2022
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