Century-old B.C. scrapbook a bit of a mystery as police seek owner’s family
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As of Thursday afternoon, the post had 60 comments, with some linking the scrapbook to Lona Gartrella Williams Washington, who died in 2001.
Call it the Case of the Century-Old Scrapbook.
A brief social media post regarding a B.C. scrapbook from the early 1900s is turning into a fun genealogical hunt for some.
On Wednesday, the Vancouver Police Department went onto Facebook regarding the item and its colourful cover, saying it had been turned in to them.
“It contains personal memories dating back to the early 1900s while the person was living in Summerland,” VPD said. “We’ve tried to locate the owner, but no luck.”
If you recognize the book, you’re asked to contact the Vancouver Police Dept., so it can be returned.
As of Thursday afternoon, the post had 60 comments, with some linking the scrapbook to Lona Gartrella Williams Washington, who died in 2001.
Some replies mentioned the Summerland Museum and Archives, which Global News contacted.
Museum curator Petra Holler said, “This morning, we came in and we had messages from people on Instagram and Facebook, and people tagging us in posts, bringing it to our attention because, obviously, this is something that’s super interesting to us.”
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