Make your presents felt: Spend time if you can't spend money Dec 4, 2008
Natchez resident Pam Frank, who founded an annual scrapbook convention that drew almost 300 to the Natchez Convention Center this year, makes scrapbooks using chipboard from old notebooks and cardstock paper. "They are wonderful and inexpensive gifts," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Scrapbooks' pieces together Americans' history Nov 16, 2008
Scrapbooks' pieces together Americans' history - The Boston Globe ... Randomly choose any of the 475 illustrations in Helfand's just-published "Scrapbooks: An American History" and expect to be startled, enchanted, vexed, or all three ... Design Observer is where "Scrapbooks" got its start. (Boston Globe)
History now, hard cash later: Demand for election memorabilia high Nov 7, 2008
" Because of popular demand, The Clarion-Ledger printed 4,000 extra copies on Wednesday, then printed another 10,000 on Thursday morning that were available in the front lobby and select metro-area locations. When those sold out, the newspaper printed 25,000 more. Some said they'll frame them, while others will put them in scrapbooks. Either way, they'll become historic mementos that help tell America's story, and experts say it's a good idea to hang onto campaign signs, pins and other political... (The Clarion-Ledger)
SCHRADER: In new home, genealogy research clippings are preserved Sep 17, 2008
Over the years, she assembled four scrapbooks on her family tree from old newspaper stories and history books. Going through an accumulation of material at her home, he also found many photos with names attached which will help him in completing the family genealogy project someday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Community Notes Sep 4, 2008
Family members are reminded to bring any old photos, memorabilia and family history items for the scrapbooks and history books. For more information, contact David Raikes at (815) 795-4979. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Exploring Women's Institutes Apr 19, 2008
Mavis Elstone has the job of compiling and preserving the hamlet s and district s histories for posterity in a series of scrapbooks, continuing a WI tradition that began in the 1920s. Known today as the Tweedsmuir Histories, they are a priceless repositories of local lore chronicling farm, family, business and village histories some dating back as far as the First World War, others covering the events of the past 25 years all lovingly maintained. (Suite101.com)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Geena Davis to hold celebrity auction Sep 25, 2007
Cancer survivors create scrapbooks. CARMEL VALLEY -- Join cancer survivors, their friends, caretakers and family members for "Scrapbooking with Elena" from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at a private residence in Carmel Valley, 4542 Shorepointe Way. (North County Times)
No one expected floods Aug 25, 2007
Though most of his belongings are destroyed, there are some treasures such as scrapbooks and photos that were saved. These help dull the pain, even if just a little. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Clearing Valley air activist's latest aim Feb 20, 2007
From the pages of Michelle Madoff's many scrapbooks fall yellowed newspaper clippings that brand her as a fighter, a muckraker, an outsider. In many of the aging photographs she is lecturing someone outside the frame with the same fiery intensity she displays nearly 40 years later in her living room in Surprise. (AZCentral -- News)
