When it was opened this past Monday, many historical treasures were found including the April 22, 1913 issue of The Daily Oklahoman, a 1913 telephone, examples of women's fashions of the day, Native American artifacts and a pair of women's shoes
As well the chest contained a pen used by President William McKinley to sign the 1900 Free Homes Act for Oklahoma, and a phonograph record featuring voices of people from that era.
One woman's dream came true when her great-grandmother's book of family stories was revealed. Virginia Weinmann always knew that these items were included and hoped she would live long enough to see them. Inside was also a photo of her mother.Read more and watch the video of the opening at 100-Year-Old Time Capsule Opened
An inspiring story, and a lovely old photo. I have now started wondering whether all this preserving of genealogical records and artifacts will make time capsules obsolete.
ReplyDeleteHere's one thing that has come down to me, from 1898: a lock of my grandmother's chestnut hair, woven into the shape of a heart and bordered with thread. Now that amazes me.
Wow, this is pretty interesting. Inspiring, as well. Thanks for sharing such inspiring experience with us. Great blog, congrats.!
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