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Interviewing Great Grandmother

Interviewing Great Grandmother
spcoggs, Mar 12, 2023
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Our son interviewed his great grandmother via phone for one of the requirements for his Genealogy Merit Badge. I took a couple of photos during the call and also included the questions he asked along with her answers. Thankfully, I videotaped a portion of it so some of the journaling is word for word what she told him that day. :)

I'm working on an album for my son of all his BSA experiences - camping, merit badges, ranks, etc. This might be my favorite simply because it's such a special experience. She was so touched by the call, she followed up with a handwritten letter a few days later. I plan to scan and add it to the book as well.

Credits:
Treasured: The Things collab kit
Braver collab kit
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Wings collab kit
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Highs and Lows - Sahlin Studio
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For Real - Sahlin Studio
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Project Mouse Fantasy elements - Britt-ish Designs and Sahlin Studio
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Per Diem elements - Sara Gleason
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Per-Diem-elements-by-Sara-Gleason.html
The When daters - Sara Gleason
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Trailblazer - One Little Bird
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Mixed Bag - Allison Pennington
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    • bellbird
      love how you have displayed this with the interview and candids side by side - i'm sure he was blown away and couldn't imagine never having a tv or phone til after he's married! (i wonder how our kids would ever exist without being bored in that world?! i will admit to being grateful that the internet means not having to buy encyclopaedias or visit the library every week to do 'old-fashioned' research with them!)
      Mar 12, 2023
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    • spcoggs
      @bellbird thank you! Such a different childhood this generation is living. I too am grateful for the internet when it comes to that research and finding homework help. :)
      Mar 13, 2023
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    • jk703
      Amazing page, and I love the sentiment behind the photos ans questions! Greats have such a special place in my heart! My great was a fiery lady, and my grandmother is still making us crack up at 100! I love that she sent a letter after! That's so adorable! Your washi looks perfect and I love the layering!
      Mar 16, 2023
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