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In a message dated 12/12/2006 12:29:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
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I was interested in the comments yesterday/Sunday about what should have
been in a time capsule from 1968: I would think that most of the historic
milestones would already be available elsewhere; what archaeologists are
usually interested in are the "small things forgotten" that don't get
mentioned in the grand, Rankean/Whig histories...
The libraries of the Victorian age also had all the historic milestones of
their era too. I suppose time capsules are a way of editorializing for the
future. I participated in two time capsules. The first was high in a rebuilt
adobe wall at the early 20th century St. Francis Chapel at Warner Springs, San
Diego County, California. Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson brought a food jar
for everyone on the reconstruction crew to insert something. I inserted an
expired U.S. Navy identification badge, others inserted coins, political
tokens, photos, and small notes. The second time capsule went into the foundation
of a reconstructed 19th century lath barn (small one for drying agricultural
products) Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego County. In that jar, I no longer
recall my contribution, but someone put in a Ross Perot political button, then
some coins and school id cards and a newspaper masthead. Both time capsules are
buried in historical buildings that will undoubtedly require further
restoration work in the future.
Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.
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