(Continued from 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 4: Friends, Neighbors, and Family) Hello! If you are reading this post, hopefully that means you also read parts 1 through 4 of this series on the 1945 Banister Daily Diary. In case you missed it, part 1 discussed the personal lives and daily activities of Floyd and … Continue reading 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 5: Final Thoughts and Ideas for Future Research
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1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 4: Friends, Neighbors, and Family
(Continued from 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 3: Senator Hooper's Murder and the End of WWII) Floyd and Lala Banister lived in a rural community, but they stayed actively engaged associating with neighbors and friends. Their 1945 diary records many examples of friends, neighbors, and family working together to lend a helping hand. Friends and … Continue reading 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 4: Friends, Neighbors, and Family
1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 3: Senator Hooper’s Murder and the End of WWII
(Continued from 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 2: Gerald and Jim) Floyd made it a point to recognize special family days and events in his diaries. In 1945, he noted the birthdays of each family member, major holidays, gifts received, and his 27th wedding anniversary with Lala. From time to time, he and Lala also … Continue reading 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 3: Senator Hooper’s Murder and the End of WWII
1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 2: Gerald and Jim
(Continued from 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 1: Floyd and Lala) July 22, 1945 diary entry. Gerald brought home a pig. Gerald When Gerald Banister is mentioned in the 1945 diary, he is typically doing something to help the family, whether it be giving rides, helping with chores, helping neighbors, or supporting his family during … Continue reading 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 2: Gerald and Jim
1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 1: Floyd and Lala
In my last blog post, "Floyd and Lala Banister: Daily Diaries," I shared my collection of diaries that Floyd and Lala Banister kept over the course of three and a half decades. The diaries record bits and pieces of their everyday life. At first glance, the diaries are sparse in details, short on content, and … Continue reading 1945 Banister Daily Diary Part 1: Floyd and Lala
Floyd and Lala Banister: Daily Diaries
Floyd and Lala Banister "daily diaries" from 1945 to 1980. Over the years, I have inherited 34 daily diaries kept by my great-grandparents, Floyd and Lala Banister, from 1945 to 1980. I met Floyd and Lala when I was a young child and have a few distinct memories of them. They lived in the house … Continue reading Floyd and Lala Banister: Daily Diaries
Remembering Mother
Russell, Ellen, Eri, and Lala Tabor. As Mother's Day draws near, I have been thinking about my wonderful mother, my unforgettable grandmothers, and all the women that hold a place of honor in my family tree. This week, I want to recognize two of the women in my family: Lala Tabor Banister and Ellen Surbrook … Continue reading Remembering Mother
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