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"Encourage your child"
Sermon notes and reflections. During church, Glenda Berky would takes notes and reflect on the pastor's sermon. These reflections, which were probably written in the late 80's or early 90's, are written on stationary from the oil companies where…
"I feel so empty like"
Poem written by Richard Berkey after the death of his wife. The poem, which discusses Richard's feelings of loneliness, was written in 1999 on medical stationary taken from the doctor's office they used to clean. The poem was found in a box of old…
"My dream has gone"
Poem written by Richard Berkey after the death of his wife. The poem, which discusses Richard's grief and love for his wife, was written in 1999 on medical stationary taken from the doctor's office Richard and his wife used to clean. The poem was…
"To love you must live"
Love poem written by Richard Berkey. The poem - written on a page of notebook paper - discusses attitudes towards love.
Eren
This is a song composed by David Michael Firestone about a girl named Eren. The first two verses describe being in love while the third describes the break up.
The submitter gave the following details about the history of the artifact: In the fall…
The submitter gave the following details about the history of the artifact: In the fall…
Christina
This song, written by David Michael Firestone and Steve Else, is about a girl in the snow; the narrator "wonders" at the girl. The song is written as a three part harmony. It was recorded on reel-to-reel, so the recording is unavailable.
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"Richard Pat Berkey Sr."
Funeral program for Richard Pat Berkey, Sr. This photo of Richard with an inscription on the back was handed out at Richard's funeral. The submitter gave the following details about the history of the artifact: After Dad died, his brothers and…
"Dad was one of seven children"
Draft of eulogy for Richard Berkey, written by his daughter Catherine during a drive from Colorado to California for his funeral. The draft is written in a notebook and details Richard's life.
"My Husband is a Conceited Jerk"
This artifact is two short poems written by Glenda Berky. The two humorous poems, written on yellow legal paper, both discuss love and relationships. The submitter gave the following details about the artifacts history: Glenda was full of funny…
"Dear Richard (Sugar Babe)"
This artifact is a greeting card and letter written by Glenda Berkey to her husband Richard. The card, and the letter tucked inside, written while Glenda was visiting family for a week in West Virginia in August 1988. The card sends her love,…