Some people may not understand my excitement about family history. Some people do get it (Colleen!). I was beyond excited when my dad asked if I wanted the journals that belonged to my Great Grandma Zella Swonger-Williams. I couldn't wait to see them and the arrived today! I was so excited to read them and get to know her. She died when I was around 10 and she always seemed to serious to me. I didn't know her that well, but that was my impression. I haven't had a chance to read a lot, but from what I've read, it's so interesting seeing what her daily life was like. Two entries stand out so far: Dec. 4, 1941 and Aug. 14, 1945, the day Japan surrendered. It's fascinating to me! I don't get how people don't know what a treasure these are. They span from 1938-1975. She wrote almost every day. Talk about dedication! I can't wait to scour through them!
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Announcement of Japan's surrender. |
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Entry from Dec. 7, 1941 (Bombing of Pearl Harbor). |
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