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| Antoinette Harrell Photograph Collection |
This time of year, I spend considerable time reviewing files. My focus this time was on the family photographs. I share my family photographs on social media to keep them safe for others. It is simply a matter of downloading the image. It can be printed or stored in the iCloud. Not only do I have my collection, but I also have my mother's collection after she died. Thanks to my brother Micheal, I can now preserve her collection and share it with my family. As far as he was concerned, he knew exactly who should receive them.Furthermore, giving photographs to family members while I am still able to do so is extremely important to me. It is not uncommon for photographs to be disposed of after a person has passed away. This is because the person browsing through the items may not recognize the person or people in the picture and discard them. I want to ensure that my family members will have these memories to cherish long before I die. It is for this reason that I have decided to share my photos with my family and give them to them. My goal is to preserve our family legacy for future generations.
When I share photographs online. Knowing that the photograph will be preserved gives me a sense of release. I regularly hear people say that the family photographs were thrown away or that the person who has them does not wish to share them with other family members. This makes me sad, as these photos are often the only tangible reminders of our ancestors. We should all strive to make a conscious effort to treasure and pass on these precious memories for future generations.
