Category Archives: ancestry

Progeny: Gramma done good!

  This Family Bible and its genealogy pages is about to be repaired. Read the inscription on the back.  

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Gladney Family Bible

Gladney Family Bible repair and restoration. The bookbinding is very straight forward on a leather bound book of the 19th century. Continue reading

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Civil War Photo Album (CDV)

CDV Civil War Album in for restoration. Continue reading

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Willamette Valley Genealogical Society

July 9th, 2011 at the Oregon State Library, Max Marbles presents, “Dating an Old Photo”. Continue reading

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PBS | Antiques Roadshow Exposed

Antiques Roadshow has changed the way people think about old objects; is it a change for the better? Continue reading

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