Aug. 9, 2007
Show & Tell Friday (School Days Edition)
Posted in Show and Tell Friday
I know I'm a little early, but I won't be able to upload anything tomorrow and I didn't want to miss! My sweet friend Mary is the hostess of this Show &Tell, so be sure to go visit her and see all of the wonderful treasures she has to share!
Now, since it's back to school time, I have been sharing some of the "school days" memorabilia from my family. Today's S&T will be about books! Oh, how I love books. My house is FULL of them. Being a homeschool mom, I was thrilled to inherit these.
All but one in this set belonged to my grandma. I see that she must have shared with her sister (five years younger) because some of the books have both of their names written in.
I think this one has such a lovely cover.
Tucked inside one of them was an English assignment from my great-aunt, and a spelling list of my grandma's!
This book belonged to my grandpa who was raised in Melvern, Kansas.
I have several school books that belonged to my great-grandfather (Gram's father). I love how he has written in them.
And this one belonged to my great-great grandfather!
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Show and Tell
Posted by bakerswife
Your books are treasures!
Blessings,
Mama Karen
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ApplesofGold
Oh, WOW!! Those books are beautiful!! What a priceless treasure to have them-especially since they were handed down. Holly
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
What a treasure you have ! My Grandma was born in 1910 and to see those dates ...wow ! I love how back then they really put a lot of time and effort into writing and drawing. You can see it by what they drew in their book. (0;
Thanks for joining again my SSiC (((hugs)))
In Him<><
-Mary
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Training Hearts
Wow! What a wonderful "school" treasure!
Happy S&T Friday,
~Tamara
www.TrainingHearts.com
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MyChildrenAndMe
Wow! Now those are treasure's. The Story Book brings back memories, of my story book. Our oldest daughter now has that now.These are great Show & Tells, such special memories with each book.
Debbie
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by socalval
Those are beautiful books! Thanks for sharing them with us - I would be so proud to have inherited them, too.
Come and by and say hello sometime - I have a show and tell, too.
Valerie
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by KarenW
Homework even! What an awesome treasure! Stop by and see my show and tell. http://www.woodward-family.com/karenwoodward/blog.html
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sandpiper
Oh what a treasure! I love books too! And to have old ones that were used by family is amazing!
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BChsMamaof3
Oh what wonderful treasures to have had handed down : ) Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Blessings,
BChsMamaof3
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Just Love it!
Posted by agardenfull
So very neat! Thank you for sharing!!
Shirley
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PlainJane
Oh how neat! I have a couple of older books that look similar to yours, but I don't think any schoolbooks. I especially love the written assignments & spelling list - now that is a super rare find! Too bad we don't have the "teacher's book" that we could do likewise! Fastforwarding a bit - I will have to blog someday on how I got a Dick & Jane book absolutely free one day - from a total stranger - evidently she didn't know they go for $75 at the antique store.
Well, I need to head to the barn - hay comes tomorrow morning early. Have a good night my friend! Someday I would like at least a virtual tour of your home - if you don't mind the drool :) Have a nice night!
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedmomof10
Amy ~
What treasures! I love it! I too love old books....... and it is my one "addiction" I must admit! :)
What is it about books and homeschooling moms ~
You are blessed to have these treasures left for your enjoyment!
Blessings~
gloria
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Aug. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
Oh, what incredible treasures you have!
I got tears in my eyes just looking at them and the precious handwriting.
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Aug. 11, 2007 - One book lover to another...
Posted by Ruth
Amy,
What a treasure!
I love books too. I fill my home with them as much as I can. I love the old books you have. I have some that the previous owners were going to throw out and I asked if I could keep them but they are not as old as yours. I also found old hymnals at our library one day for $1. I bought them for my brother because he collects them but I must confess I was coveting them. The library was "cleaning out the attic". I hope to find more good books the next time I go back.
Ruth
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Aug. 11, 2007 - Priceless
Posted by SuzyScribbles
You know these are priceless museum pieces, don't you? :-)
Wow, what a museum would give to have you donate this for the "public" good. But hang on to your heritage (not to mention your research materials for the novel you are going to write!) I'm pretty envious of those books and would LOVE to get my hands on them. You'll see why when you read my second book. (Wish I'd had your books to look at when I was imagining the classroom and the school day in the book.) sigh
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Aug. 16, 2007 - What a treat!
Posted by Anonymous
I too love old books...love even the smell of them! Thanks for sharing your inheritance with us...they are beautiful, as is your blog.
Enjoyed my visit
Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted
http://overthemoonwithjoy.blogspot.com
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