#family-history
#family-history

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Portland

Rosemary J. Albelo

Ro's birth coincided with her father's deployment in WWII, showcasing the sacrifices families make during war.

Her father's return marked a significant change, impacting their early relationship.

2 weeks ago

SF politics

How Joe Courtney's Parents Met Working for the FBI

Representative Joe Courtney attributes his public service drive to the inspiring example set by his parents working at the FBI during World War II.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Wine

World War II airman's remains receive a hero's welcome in San Jose

The remains of WWII Lt. Robert McCollum have been repatriated, bringing closure to his family after decades of uncertainty.

fromSpiegel

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Germany news

Breaking the Silence: Looking Back at World War II Family Histories

Eva Neidlinger uncovers her great-grandfather's past as a Wehrmacht soldier, reflecting on the implications of heritage amidst contemporary conflicts.

fromPortlandTribune.com

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Portland

Rosemary J. Albelo

Ro's birth coincided with her father's deployment in WWII, showcasing the sacrifices families make during war.

Her father's return marked a significant change, impacting their early relationship.

2 weeks ago

SF politics

How Joe Courtney's Parents Met Working for the FBI

Representative Joe Courtney attributes his public service drive to the inspiring example set by his parents working at the FBI during World War II.

more#world-war-ii

#resilience

Writing

Cher: The Memoir, Part One review from an orphanage to superstardom

Cher's memoir details a life filled with drama and resilience, likening her story to that of a Dickens novel.

London politics

Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts

Love letters between Gerard and Alice Fay reveal personal stories of resilience and love during WWII.

Writing

Becoming a migrant was the best thing I've ever done I was lucky that it was by choice | Bertin Huynh

Emigrating is a complex journey filled with nostalgia, challenges, and cultural disorientation.

Writing

Cher: The Memoir, Part One review from an orphanage to superstardom

Cher's memoir details a life filled with drama and resilience, likening her story to that of a Dickens novel.

London politics

Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts

Love letters between Gerard and Alice Fay reveal personal stories of resilience and love during WWII.

Writing

Becoming a migrant was the best thing I've ever done I was lucky that it was by choice | Bertin Huynh

Emigrating is a complex journey filled with nostalgia, challenges, and cultural disorientation.

more#resilience

#personal-loss

fromLos Angeles Times

SF parents

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

Loss of a home is a profound loss of identity and memory.

Material possessions shape personal identity, highlighting the emotional attachment people have to their belongings.

Miscellaneous

An MSNBC Anchor Looked For Her Childhood Home In The LA Fires And Was Stunned By What She Saw

Tur reflects on her traumatic experiences tied to her destroyed childhood home, revealing deep emotional impacts.

fromLos Angeles Times

SF parents

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

Loss of a home is a profound loss of identity and memory.

Material possessions shape personal identity, highlighting the emotional attachment people have to their belongings.

Miscellaneous

An MSNBC Anchor Looked For Her Childhood Home In The LA Fires And Was Stunned By What She Saw

Tur reflects on her traumatic experiences tied to her destroyed childhood home, revealing deep emotional impacts.

more#personal-loss

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

SF parents

A look at Bay Area man's return to Vietnam to find father's gravesite 5 decades after Fall of Saigon

The emotional journey of Vietnamese Americans returning to Vietnam often involves uncovering personal family histories.

#holocaust

Germany news

'I found my mother's story of escape from the Nazis hidden in a shoebox'

Kitty Fehr's diaries reveal her family's experiences fleeing Nazi Germany, discovered by her daughter after 80 years hidden in an old suitcase.

Miscellaneous

Heirlooms stolen from Jewish families during WWII returned to descendants

A German museum curator is dedicated to returning valuable silver heirlooms confiscated from Jews during World War II to their descendants.

fromNew York Post

Writing

Exclusive | NYC teen solves 80-year-old family mystery during recent visit to Auschwitz: 'Closure we never imagined possible'

A teenager uncovered his missing granduncle's fate during a trip to Auschwitz, providing his family with closure after decades of uncertainty.

4 weeks ago

Germany news

Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne review complicity, courage and cowardice examined in a slippery marvel

Children of Radium explores Joe Dunthorne's complex journey uncovering his German Jewish heritage through his great-grandfather's unpublished memoir.

Film

Drawings do not lie': film-maker Michel Hazanavicius on his animated feature about the Holocaust

Hazanavicius decided to adapt a Holocaust fable for an animated film to share his family's history with future generations.

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

Digital life

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

The discovery of the Pissarro painting led to uncovering a family's tragic history during the Holocaust and an agreement for reparation through storytelling.

Germany news

'I found my mother's story of escape from the Nazis hidden in a shoebox'

Kitty Fehr's diaries reveal her family's experiences fleeing Nazi Germany, discovered by her daughter after 80 years hidden in an old suitcase.

Miscellaneous

Heirlooms stolen from Jewish families during WWII returned to descendants

A German museum curator is dedicated to returning valuable silver heirlooms confiscated from Jews during World War II to their descendants.

Writing

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | NYC teen solves 80-year-old family mystery during recent visit to Auschwitz: 'Closure we never imagined possible'

A teenager uncovered his missing granduncle's fate during a trip to Auschwitz, providing his family with closure after decades of uncertainty.

4 weeks ago

Germany news

Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne review complicity, courage and cowardice examined in a slippery marvel

Children of Radium explores Joe Dunthorne's complex journey uncovering his German Jewish heritage through his great-grandfather's unpublished memoir.

Film

Drawings do not lie': film-maker Michel Hazanavicius on his animated feature about the Holocaust

Hazanavicius decided to adapt a Holocaust fable for an animated film to share his family's history with future generations.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Digital life

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

The discovery of the Pissarro painting led to uncovering a family's tragic history during the Holocaust and an agreement for reparation through storytelling.

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

Understanding family history can illuminate the impact of legacies like Ferguson v. Plessy on contemporary racial dynamics.

Reparative genealogy serves as a vital tool for reconnecting lost family histories and addressing historical injustices.

fromJuxtapoz

3 weeks ago

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Arts

Introducing the 'Not on View' project * Oregon ArtsWatch

The article explores the evolution of social norms concerning culturally insensitive items, using the author's grandmother's salt-and-pepper shakers as a focal point.

#dna-testing

Parenting

Woman abandoned on a hillside meets birth parents 60 years later

Rachel Rollinson reunited with her birth family after 60 years, revealing complex social and cultural dynamics surrounding her adoption.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK news

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

DNA testing can uncover unexpected truths about family history, as demonstrated by a woman's discovery that she was swapped at birth.

Parenting

Woman abandoned on a hillside meets birth parents 60 years later

Rachel Rollinson reunited with her birth family after 60 years, revealing complex social and cultural dynamics surrounding her adoption.

UK news

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

DNA testing can uncover unexpected truths about family history, as demonstrated by a woman's discovery that she was swapped at birth.

Parenting

This Affordable Grandparent Gift Will Become An Heirloom

A memory book from grandparents captures invaluable family history and personal anecdotes, preserving their legacy for future generations.

Writing

What will my descendants make of my photo 100 years from now? | Seamas O'Reilly

Old photographs evoke a sense of nostalgia and disconnect, connecting viewers to a past that feels both familiar and alien.

Parenting

This Affordable Grandparent Gift Will Become An Heirloom

A memory book from grandparents captures invaluable family history and personal anecdotes, preserving their legacy for future generations.

Writing

What will my descendants make of my photo 100 years from now? | Seamas O'Reilly

Old photographs evoke a sense of nostalgia and disconnect, connecting viewers to a past that feels both familiar and alien.

more#nostalgia

Books

Book Review: Children of Radium,' by Joe Dunthorne

Dunthorne's exploration of his family's dark history highlights the complexities of memory and the absurdity inherent in personal narratives.

Renovation

fromIndependent

Operation renovation: 'I might be a city slicker but I've always yearned for a life in the country'

Renovating a 160-year-old farmhouse in Co Laois allows Anna and John O'Loughlin to connect with family history and rural life.

#real-estate

SF real estate

'Pristine' $2.25 Million Midcentury Modern New Orleans Compound Hits the Market for the First Time in Its 70-Year History

The historic New Orleans midcentury modern property is available for $2.25 million after nearly 70 years of family ownership.

LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Scarsdale Home Where Jon Voight Was Raised Is Listed for $1.1 Million-and It's a World Away From His $21 Million L.A. Mansion

Jon Voight's childhood home in Scarsdale is listed for $1.09 million, maintaining its historical significance despite his successful career.

SF real estate

'Pristine' $2.25 Million Midcentury Modern New Orleans Compound Hits the Market for the First Time in Its 70-Year History

The historic New Orleans midcentury modern property is available for $2.25 million after nearly 70 years of family ownership.

LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Scarsdale Home Where Jon Voight Was Raised Is Listed for $1.1 Million-and It's a World Away From His $21 Million L.A. Mansion

Jon Voight's childhood home in Scarsdale is listed for $1.09 million, maintaining its historical significance despite his successful career.

Donald Trump's family tree: What to know about the president-elect's family

Donald Trump is returning to the White House as the 47th president, following the 2024 election results.

US Elections

Trump family tree: Meet Donald Trump's parents, siblings, wives, and children

The Trump family's extensive history intertwines with Donald Trump's public life, showcasing personal and business aspects.

US Elections

fromTODAY.com

Donald Trump's family tree: What to know about the president-elect's family

Donald Trump is returning to the White House as the 47th president, following the 2024 election results.

US Elections

Trump family tree: Meet Donald Trump's parents, siblings, wives, and children

The Trump family's extensive history intertwines with Donald Trump's public life, showcasing personal and business aspects.

more#trump-family

#documentary

Manchester United

Peter Schmeichel: I felt superior. I felt I knew what was going to happen next'

Peter Schmeichel attributes his success to talent and key relationships, reflecting on his heritage and personal journey in a new documentary.

SF parents

New documentary recalls bravery of North Bay mom taken hostage in 1973, backlash that followed

The documentary "Bad Hostage" recounts a gripping true crime hostage situation involving a Sebastopol mother and her children from 1973.

Manchester United

Peter Schmeichel: I felt superior. I felt I knew what was going to happen next'

Peter Schmeichel attributes his success to talent and key relationships, reflecting on his heritage and personal journey in a new documentary.

SF parents

New documentary recalls bravery of North Bay mom taken hostage in 1973, backlash that followed

The documentary "Bad Hostage" recounts a gripping true crime hostage situation involving a Sebastopol mother and her children from 1973.

Digital life

My grandfather died before I was born, but everyone loved him. Genealogy helped me feel connected to him.

Genealogy research can forge a connection to family members who are no longer living.

Writing

Some people's ancestors are kings or poets. I'm proud my family invented the corridor

Genealogy research can spark deep interest and amusing connections to historic figures in one's family history.

Poker

36 Earth-Shattering Family Secrets People Uncovered Later In Life That Messed With Their Minds

Family rumors about lineage can be surprising and lead to unexpected genealogical discoveries.

Mobile UX

How to Make a Family Tree in Google Docs | ClickUp

Creating a family tree in Google Docs helps clarify complex familial relationships using digital tools.

ClickUp serves as a more advanced alternative for personalized family tree organization.

Digital life

Free Family Tree Templates in Excel, Word, and ClickUp Docs

Researching family history connects you to your roots and enhances family bonds.

Family tree templates help organize and visualize your genealogy effectively.

Digital life

My grandfather died before I was born, but everyone loved him. Genealogy helped me feel connected to him.

Genealogy research can forge a connection to family members who are no longer living.

Writing

Some people's ancestors are kings or poets. I'm proud my family invented the corridor

Genealogy research can spark deep interest and amusing connections to historic figures in one's family history.

Poker

36 Earth-Shattering Family Secrets People Uncovered Later In Life That Messed With Their Minds

Family rumors about lineage can be surprising and lead to unexpected genealogical discoveries.

Mobile UX

How to Make a Family Tree in Google Docs | ClickUp

Creating a family tree in Google Docs helps clarify complex familial relationships using digital tools.

ClickUp serves as a more advanced alternative for personalized family tree organization.

Digital life

Free Family Tree Templates in Excel, Word, and ClickUp Docs

Researching family history connects you to your roots and enhances family bonds.

Family tree templates help organize and visualize your genealogy effectively.

more#genealogy

fromwww.columbiacountyspotlight.com

Writing

I'm 55 and have never moved. I'm still living in my childhood home.

Shawn Robertson reflects on his lifelong relationship with his home, contemplating the balance between comfort and change as he nears retirement age.

Portland

Wendy Marie Rude

Wendy Rude led a vibrant life focused on family history and diverse hobbies alongside a successful 45-year career as a medical transcriptionist.

Miscellaneous

Meet the real J. Robert Oppenheimer's family, including his wife Kitty, 2 children, and grandchildren

Katherine Oppenheimer had a complex personal life, marrying J. Robert Oppenheimer just after divorcing her prior husband.

Writing

fromThe Nation

The Exiled Palestinian Poet Fighting Censorship in Democracies

The speaker recounts their family's tragic expulsion during the Nakba and the ongoing struggles for identity and connection within the Palestinian diaspora.

Digital life

After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in Its Closet

The Newell family contemplates returning a historically significant suitcase and its contents to the Lakota community, reflecting on heritage and cultural reconciliation.

History

fromSmithsonian Magazine

During World War II, This Farmer Risked Everything to Help His Japanese American Neighbors

The Tsukamoto family faced unjust relocation and loss of freedom during WWII solely based on their Japanese heritage.

fromHarvard Gazette

Miscellaneous

Harvard cadet set to soar - Harvard Gazette

Faith Schmidt is a third-generation military member who received a pilot slot in the Air Force, continuing her family's legacy of service.

New York City

The man determined to find his mother's killer

Neil Berriman discovered his birth mother was the victim of a notorious murder, prompting his quest for answers decades later.

Writing

19 Absolutely Terrifying Stories From People Who Lived In Haunted Houses

Ghost stories can evoke fear and curiosity, revealing unsettling experiences within homes and their histories.

Miscellaneous

fromIndependent

'It must have been hell on earth' - Retracing our brave grandfather's footsteps in the blood-soaked fields of Flanders

The author's visit to the battlefield of their grandfather, who fought in WWI, highlights family legacy and historical remembrance.

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

The availability of a blood test for Alzheimer's raises complex emotional questions for those with a family history of the disease.

Writing

Digital life