tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post1013417862467974641..comments2024-03-16T13:05:52.650-07:00Comments on A Family Tapestry: Family History, Beliefs and TraditionsJacqi Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-52959861738611480302013-03-31T19:25:04.962-07:002013-03-31T19:25:04.962-07:00Michelle, I think "like attracts like" i...Michelle, I think "like attracts like" in these sorts of experiences. Sometimes, family members realize the value of preserving their history, see the value in these items, but aren't sure they have the time, or ability, or ongoing dedication to give the project what it takes. That's when they are all too glad to pass along material to someone in the family who is already doing this. It's amazing what seems to come our way as family history researchers, once others in the family become aware of what we are doing.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-42070216712728621782013-03-31T19:22:00.013-07:002013-03-31T19:22:00.013-07:00Now, that's a plausible possibility, Mariann. ...Now, that's a plausible possibility, Mariann. Thanks for bringing up that point.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-27000003943758188392013-03-31T18:43:44.201-07:002013-03-31T18:43:44.201-07:00Maybe the card was written by a nun who was a frie...Maybe the card was written by a nun who was a friend of (or knew) Sister M. Evangela, and given to Agnes, as you say, at her first communion. Lots of love and hope in this seemingly simple card. Mariannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543003593158696611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-83696187913807463162013-03-31T07:37:16.598-07:002013-03-31T07:37:16.598-07:00It is so good that so many treasures have made the...It is so good that so many treasures have made their way to you Jacqi! Not only do you value them, but you share them and inspire family and friends alike.Michelle Taggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190457324521018834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-71671761718363828062013-03-30T19:37:22.544-07:002013-03-30T19:37:22.544-07:00Ah, Betty, there is so much that needs to be done ...Ah, Betty, there is so much that needs to be done to keep these family items well preserved. I've been reading up on a couple useful books on the topic. When I think of all the stuff I've inherited from Agnes' saved papers, there is so much work yet to be done...Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-54819093475409526062013-03-30T19:08:44.101-07:002013-03-30T19:08:44.101-07:00This is Beautiful! You must put it in a sleeve to ...This is Beautiful! You must put it in a sleeve to keep clean and skin oil off it. Thank you for sharing.<br />Have a Blessed Easter, Jacqi.The Path Traveledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931107657755324419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-32027544130022485362013-03-30T15:12:47.513-07:002013-03-30T15:12:47.513-07:00Yes, Linda, it is a treasure--one which I'll n...Yes, Linda, it is a treasure--one which I'll need to preserve carefully. It already is difficult to handle the thing properly, with the material becoming so brittle.<br /><br />Fascinating to know that Benziger is still going strong! They have an amazing story.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-44847174790435938032013-03-30T15:09:08.645-07:002013-03-30T15:09:08.645-07:00Oh, Wendy, I wish I could find some stories about ...Oh, Wendy, I <i>wish</i> I could find some stories about Sister M. Evangela. I don't even know where to begin...though I suppose the records at Saint Ann's church in Chicago might have been a possible starting place...<i>if</i> the parish were still in existence.<br /><br />I'm not even sure I'm reading that name right. I tried both the scan-and-enlarge process using PhotoShop, and also went the route of a good, lit, magnifying glass, and I <i>still</i> can't feel confident that I've read that name correctly.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-33696913325752824312013-03-30T08:32:55.344-07:002013-03-30T08:32:55.344-07:00It's amazing that the lacy border is in nearly...It's amazing that the lacy border is in nearly perfect condition after over 100 years. What a treasure you have, Jacqi. <br /><br />Benziger, by the way, is still very much in business today as a leading Catholic publisher.<br /><br />A very Happy Easter to you and Chris!Linda Huesca Tullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677498238088821264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-67124001354507624392013-03-30T04:43:32.879-07:002013-03-30T04:43:32.879-07:00That is a lovely card - and sooooo Catholic in sty...That is a lovely card - and sooooo Catholic in style. It looks like every statue and stained glass I've ever seen in a Catholic church. <br /><br />(You're not stopping here, are you? Is there a great story about Sister M. Evangela? I hope so.) <br /><br />Wishing you a Happy Easter!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com