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In regard to a 1915 Graduation Picture:

We were delighted to obtain the composite of the 1915 dental school class. Dr. Hinman was a member of the faculty at that time and the discovery of this memorabilia ties in perfectly with the celebration of our 100^thanniversary!

Sylvia Ratchford - Executive Director, Hinman Dental Society, Atlanta, GA

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In regard to a 1943 University of North Carolina yearbook:

"Received and it's wonderful! So great to see my grandfather as a 21 year old, with all sorts of adventures in front of him. Thanks again for making this happiness possible."

Harris Kay

Chicago, IL

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In regard to a table made from a WWII athletic field plaque from an airfield;

This story began with a letter from my niece, Judy in Sunnyvale, California. Judy has been tracing the McKendrick family and came across a message regarding a table constructed out of a wooden plaque measuring about 18" by 16". The plaque apparently was originally displayed at Walker Army Air Field, It is entitled, "Walker Army Air Field Athletic Events". It listed champions in volleyball, badminton, basketball, softball and touch football for the years 1944 and 1945. Under "Volleyball 1944 330th Group Officers" is the name 1st Lt H.R. McKendrick.

I contacted the antique dealer, and identified myself as the 1st Lt. McKendrick she was looking for. I was assigned to the 330th Bomb Group in 1944 and as part of our training program participated in many of the sports. The first indication that Walker Army Air Field made plaques of our sporting events was in the letter from my niece. After 67 years and efforts of my family I have possession of the table and plaques. It certainly brought back many memories and names of the officers and airmen I served with in World War II.

My thanks and appreciation go to my daughter, Patricia Wright and her husband Mike, there friends in Charlotte, Jeneann and Joe Underwood who picked up the table. All this was made possible by my niece's intense interest in genealogy. Many thanks Judi.

Colonel Howard R. McKendrick

USAF (Ret)

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In regard to a 1824 family Bible;

What an incredible website. The Bivins Bible I received has been a subject of much conversation and joy in my family. Friends also admire the opportunity to just look at it because it is so old (1824). How many times does anyone get to hold and touch something from that time period? Just think of the history that surrounds that Bible. We know it started in New York, went to Ohio, and ultimately was in North Carolina. What happened to it for 183 years? Oh if books could talk...

Thank you for all you do,

Kim Copeland

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In regard to a Revolutionary War muster roll;

The internet is an amazing place. How wonderful that you were able to use it to find me and help get the 1779 muster list back home to Pennsylvania and to me specifically as a descendant of David Strauss. It is truly a priceless piece of
history.

Annette

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dehoff/captain_david_strauss.htm

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dehoff/titlepage.html

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The JustaJoy.com Family Heirloom Exchange is an outgrowth of JustaJoy Historical Treasures - an antique business that specializes in items from American history. Some of the institutions and museums who have purchased items through JHT include:

Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History & Culture - Wash.DC

International Center ofPhotography - New York, NY

DuSable Museum of African American History - Chicago, IL

Tennessee State Museum - Nashville, TN

Maryland State Archives - Annapolis, MD

American Independence Museum - Exeter, NH

Greensboro Museum of History - Greensboro, NC

Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY

Appomattox Court House National Park - Appomattox, VA

Jarrett Museum - Jackson, SC

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - Cincinnati, OH

Museum of Lincoln County - Lincolnton, NC

Virginia Tech College - Lynchburg, VA

Charlotte Museum of History - Charlotte, NC

Latta Plantation Park - Charlotte, NC

Hart Square 19th Century Log Village - Hickory, NC
Marine Corps League, Detachment #260 - Greensboro, NC

Statesville Historical Collection - Statesville, NC

We have also sold to many movies including "National Treasure II" and most recently the new Steven Spielburg movie, not yet released, "Lincoln".