"The things our ancestors leave us are much more than aesthetic objects. They are physical reminders of our ancestors' legacies to us ... A family Bible, an heirloom recipe, a treasured quilt each carry stories that can influence our way of being and thinking for generations. ... Material objects such as these contain unwritten histories ..."
"Habits of Being - Mormon Women's Material Culture" - This book struck a cord with me. I loved the pictures and the essays that accompanied them. One reviewer commented on the importance of searching out connections to our past, writing them, and archiving them safely.
Periodically I've blogged about a material object with a connection to our family's past (here and here). As I post more pictures from the past, I'll comment on objects in the pictures as well as the people (examples here and here).
When we make time to record the stories of the objects and people in our lives, we are leaving a treasure for those who come after us.
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Habits of Being: Mormon Women's Material Culture
Editor: Elizabeth Pinborough; Publisher: Exponent II
2012
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