Libby history

Hello, history fans! As I mentioned last week, I’ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I’ll be back at the old keyboard next week. But for now, I’m sharing some of my favorite stories from the past 10 years.

Jim Harmon writes, "Hello, history fans! I’ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I won’t bore you with any details."

I notice the Montana Historical Society has put together a new photo-mechanical postcard collection of Montana places. It’s terrific!

Jim Harmon writes, "Today’s column seems more like a “Meanwhile” segment on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert than my usual fodder of old newspaper stories."

Hello, history fans! I’m still on my quest: encouraging all of you to write down, or do some audio recordings, of your family history. Otherwise, all of that knowledge will be gone when you pass.

Spring allegedly is “just around the corner.” So I’ve been very busy lately going through a treasure trove of old family photos, many of which I don’t remember having ever seen.

Jim Harmon writes, "My hope in sharing this story is to encourage all of you to document your family’s stories before those stories are lost to time."

This winter I’ve been digitizing old family documents. I encourage everyone – if you haven’t already done it – to ask your parents and grandparents to share stories from their past because, as my father realized, the accuracy of those memories can diminish with time.