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More often than not, memes reference pop culture. Throwback pop culture is especially relatable (think, “only 90s kids will understand”). In this meme, life lessons are pointed out from a children’s movie, and as the caption points out, it is quite a…

R Berkey Eulogy.PDF
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.

"Fidel Was Dumb Lit..."
Written on a wall by a booth at The Sweet Shop with marker as a piece of anonymous graffiti, unknown creator and date of origin.

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The artifact is a protest sign made by an unknown creator at a protest for gun control at the Florida state Capitol building.

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Richard Berkey Poem One.PDF
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…

Featherkile Eulogy.PDF
This artifact is a draft of eulogy Jennifer Enoch wrote for her grandmother Rebecca Featherkile. The draft outlines Rebecca's life, focusing on the key relationships and memories that defined her. The submitter told the following story about the…

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This artifact is a paw imprint, in the shape of a heart, of a family dog that died.

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Richard Berkey Poem Two.PDF
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…

R Berkey Funeral Program.PDF
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…

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Grave marker for 9-year-old Bessie May in the Winston-Salem Moravian Cemetery.
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