Category Archives: Memorabilia

Radiotelegram

Posted on October 28, 2013 by aulibs

Long before email and cellphones, people were able to communicate wirelessly over long distances. This radiotelegram was sent April 1, 1929 to Evelyn Openhym, AU1923, by her husband George. Evelyn was on the Cunard Line steamship, Berengaria. The message says … Continue reading →

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Salt cellars

Posted on October 15, 2013 by aulibs

Here’s a few more items from bygone days: salt cellars. Today we’re used to reaching for the salt shaker, knowing that salt is cheap and readily available. The history of salt can be an interesting way to learn about our … Continue reading →

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Ration Books

Posted on September 27, 2013 by aulibs

Ration books. Not something we’re familiar with today. But certainly for anyone living around the time of certain wars, like World War II, the concept of only being allowed to purchase certain items on certain days, and in limited quantities, … Continue reading →

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Old-fashioned Marbles

Posted on September 25, 2013 by aulibs

Marbles, once a staple of childhood, no longer hold the place they used to in a kid’s life. Included in the archives is this 1916 marble bag, a reminder of those days long gone. Any boy or girl who presented … Continue reading →

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