How Museum Scrapbooks Preserve Local Family History

In this episode, Diana and Nicole discuss the value of visiting a local historical society and museum for genealogical research. Diana shares her experience visiting the Cassia County Historical Society & Museum in Burley, Idaho. She talks about finding scrapbooks with newspaper articles, including tributes to her Uncle Ted Kelsey and details about her family's donated pioneer cabin. Nicole also recounts the significance of the cabin's donation to the museum. They describe the museum's features, such as a large county topographic map, a World War II exhibit, and displays of farm implements, household goods, and clothing. Nicole mentions finding a book about Cassia County's history in the museum's book section. Listeners will learn what types of resources and historical context can be found at local historical societies and museums to aid in their genealogical research.

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Social Media: Edward Raymond Kelsey's Cabin - https://familylocket.com/social-media-edward-raymond-kelseys-cabin/

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