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Category Archives: People/Places

Sheldon W. Peavey (1938-2010)

By april | Published: March 2, 2010
My dad passed away on February 23rd at the age of 71. He battled pulmonary fibrosis and fought the disease with courage and faith. He never smoked and never touched a drop of alcohol. These are two things on a short list of things he didn’t like. Here are a few things he did like: Johnny Cash and Hank [...]
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1951 Map of Havana

By april | Published: January 19, 2010
Havana is the economic, political, and cultural center of Cuba. It’s been that way since the late 16th century when the city became Cuba’s capital. Rum, sugar, and cigars have left Havana’s harbor, arriving in ports all over the world, except those in the United States. That’s because of US trade embargo against Cuba. The embargo began [...]
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Elvis Presley album cover

By april | Published: January 6, 2010
Had he lived, the King of Rock and Roll would be 75 on January 8th. It’s hard to imagine what he’d look like. So instead, let’s look back to when he was a healthy, good-looking 20-year-old. The photo on this Elvis LP was taken on July 31, 1955. The place was the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, [...]
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Blogs on Disney Collectibles & Memorabilia

By april | Published: November 30, 2009
This blog entry comes to you from Disney World in Orlando, Florida! You too can capture a bit of Disney magic by checking out these three fun and informative blogs: Vintage Disney Collectibles 1928-1945: The title says it all. A great blog on vintage items. Kevin Kidney: Art Director and long-time Disney designer 2719 Hyperion: Addressing the Many [...]
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Toy Collector Donald Kaufman (1930-2009)

By april | Published: October 26, 2009
Donald Kaufman, one of the foremost collectors of antique toy cars and trucks, died earlier this month. He was 79 years old. His love of toys not only consumed his personal life, but his professional life as well. Mr. Kaufman was vice president of the KB Toys store chain. He retired from that job in [...]
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Where to dig for fun stuff in Salem, Massachusetts

By april | Published: October 6, 2009
In 1692, twenty men and women were put to death in Salem, Massachusetts. They were convicted of witchcraft. Thankfully the Salem witch hysteria lasted only a short time – about six months. But it’s been well over six decades since the city became a major tourist attraction and a great place to dig for [...]
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