Maybe she can do a series and read them out to us that would be lovely. Museums are great but often they have so much stuff they can not always display everything anyways and the items could be left in storage for quiet a while before ever being displayed.
I'm in tears...Im so excited for you ! I'm a self taught historian of the 1800's in America...especially the Civil War, having read some 700+books. What an amazing treasure ! Congratulations 🎉
Saved for the Nation - a critically important historical item. The best find for the best person. Delighted for you. Delighted it has been saved from being lost.
So glad you found the Diaries and they did not end up buried in a landfill . You were meant to find them , they are in good hands now , that soldier poured out his heart into those pages and you will hold those words kindly and with such respect . Hope you have a safe place to keep them. It would bring tears to my eyes to read the words that a soldier wrote over 150 years ago .
So happy to see your enthusiasm for history. My grandfather told my brother and me that history doesnt belong to one individual, but to everyone and we must share it with museums and historical societies... which we did, after his passing.
I’m 72 years old now. I remember watching Tom Terrific and Manfred the Wonderdog with my children when they were young. There’s nothing like a pleasant memory to soothe the soul.
I'm 72 years old and I remember Tom Terrific and mighty Manfred also! What a fantastic find with the diaries. Do have them looked at by U of VA dept. Thanks for caring about our history enough to save them!
Some years ago, my mom was in a thrift shop, when a couple came in and doated an old wall clock. They had inherited it, and said it had been in their great grand parents home, and maybe even before that. But it did not fit with their decor, and they could not get it to work. My mom called me, and I got down there, and bought it. As it did not work, I got it cheap. It was a very beautiful, antique regulator, with beautiful carvings and lots of intricate detail in a very good quality, light oak. The only thing wrong with it, was that it needed to be wound up.... It even came with two keys... And I have found lots of gorgeous antiques like that. For me, they are history too 🙂
I realize I am very late in regards to watching this video and I do apologize for that!, however, I am so very happy you saved these Civil war diaries as they could not be in better hands. I wonder if you will one day have the diaries transcribed for the general public to be able to read the contents as I feel many many people would be so interested in reading about this man’s life as a Union soldier. Please consider releasing the contents for the public. Thank you. What a genuine honor it is for you to relish and cherish his words.
OMG Renee, I am shaking whilst watching you tenderly handle those precious records of the history of the USA they have found their perfect guardian of safekeeping in you what an amazing opportunity to record and investigate the background of the individual, the regiment, and the key figures that are mentioned within ........enjoy your newly found free time obsession I can imagine you at 2 or 3 in the morning still being sat at a desk, gloves adorned and with nimble use of tweezers glancing at the time and mumbling to yourself "just one more entry" painstakingly scribing into new notebooks the treasures written on every page done to preserve the delicate items of history you are now their guardian.
I don't even have words to express the excitement I feel for you. Somewhere in time, your life and that of a colonial soldier were marked at the exact moment when your lives would collide. God knows exactly who he has entrusted with the words of a soldier, couldn't be anyone better or more deserving than you. Well done Rene, well done. 🕊️
I couldn't agree more. Such a treasure. Renee is the one person who will give the diaries all the respect and care they deserve. Might be worth her time to trash pick at that home after the estate sale is over .
Congratulations on your great find! I’m a family genealogist with 3 great uncles who served on the union side while many cousins who remained in NC fought for the Confederacy. I have one letter one of the boys wrote home to mother so I know the excitement and awe you are feeling. I’m also wondering what unit your soldier was in and from what state. You were the right person at the right time to do him honor.
If there was one moment in history that enrages me anytime I think of it, it's the burning of the library of Alexandria. Paper isn't frivolous or a waste of time it is our collective human history! Thank God you found this! Think of how many estate sales just like this one that didn't have any paper investigators and what tragic ends those treasures may have met. You are a blessing!
I was in the antiquarian bookselling business for many years. I strongly advise you to have this appraised by a specialist. University of Virginia in Charlottesville, or if you decipher where he was located, that historical society. Historical society of Virginia in Richmond has an excellent rare book collection. You could also get great advice on publishing the diary with an affiliation to a good library. It's an amazing find and I wish you all the luck and adventure the diary will give you.
Thank you Mary! A few others have also suggested publishing, which I think would be a great option. This way, this soldier's story could be not only read by many but also studied.
@@PaperandMoose I'm not sure what the ' device ' would be to capture all those pages ( Camera phone -not the best resolution and VERY difficult-time consuming) but check into finding out how to scan and copy al the pages in the diary. Have it saved onto something like an external hardrive. Permanent record that way and then you could search the diary at any later time without damaging the pages. ** Some Historical Museum (with their fancy equipment )might even scan them to a hardrive for you if in return you loaned them to the Museum for display purposes They could be making 2 copies at the same time. 1 for them to use and 1 for you.
@@PaperandMoose Nice suggestion about publishing, then you'll always "have" them no matter what their end destination. Maybe you could cowrite/research info that would explain his story further in the book. Congrats!
@@sundoesshine8800 I think that is a wonderful idea! How special if the diaries were published, with a forward by Rene telling the story of how they were discovered by her in an attic, packed away and forgotten, all these years later. And then, sharing some information on the soldier's life, which I have no doubt she will uncover! What an opportunity this could turn out to be, and for someone who truly deserves it! Rene was meant to make this find!
Tom Terrific! That was a cartoon when I was a child. I am turning 67 years old this summer. I had completely forgotten him. So glad that you rescued those diaries.🙂👍
Not only have you found the treasure of a lifetime but if you were to sell these you would be set for a lifetime! Enjoy them first and then maybe show them to a museum, university, or auction house that does only big sales. I love that it was you who found them, maybe look into insuring them in case something happens to you or them! Meanwhile just relish the find, its awesome!
After Renee has read them and documented this soldiers story I'll bet a Civil War Museum would put them on display. Rather they way a Painting might be ' on Loan ' from an Individual. They usually make up a little plaque or something etc,
I disagree, i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I just came across your page... I actually cried while listening to you talk about this amazing find. Much respect to you for stating up front that these precious diaries are not for sale. Absolutely the find of a lifetime. Congratulations! 👏
So glad you were the one to find the diaries. It’s so plain to see how much it means to you and that you will make sure they’re taken care of from now on. You totally deserve it xx
Renee, you've got me in tears!! I love that you are so passionate about old history. It's not my wheelhouse, but it's also not my channel! I love watching your videos, you do what you do, and tell the naysayers to go pound sand!!! Love you sweetheart!!
Wow great find. 👍 When I was a kid (back in the 60's) I found a Revolutionary War cannon ball. It was stuck in the creek bed which ran through our property. I donated it to the local youth museum and made the papers. Fun!
Renee never apologize for searching for what YOU LOVE! You started your channel because of your love of thrifting & ephemera! If people do not like what you search for they can watch other videos because there are plenty! Congratulations on your amazing finds! 🙂
I think this was a sign that you made the right decision to follow your dreams. It would be nice if you were able to read a bit at each vlog out of the diary. It certainly would be amazing to get first hand knowledge of some one actually in battle. This is a one of a life time find, and I am so happy for you!
I am sitting here with my mouth open, literally. Renee you must write a book, you must memorialise this soldier. You have bought this brave young man, and his writings, memories, daily life, back into our lives. What a tremendous gift.
Tom Terrific was a cartoon on the Captain Kangaroo show! I watched that show every day of my early childhood! Seeing that touched my heart!!! Congrats on your find, very happy for you!
Rene, you do not talk to much. I love they way you love what is special to our countries history. Thank you so much for that. Please just be you. Thats why we watch! XX
Words are not enough other than they couldn't have been found by a better person! What a priceless find! I was shaking with you. Absolutely incredible! I hope you let us know some of the stories the soldier had to tell. I am fascinated with history, especially civil war history. Congratulations!!
OMG! OMG! That brought tears to my eyes when you revealed your find. Being a History Nerd myself ( American History )with a special interest in the Civil War, I can sooooo appreciate that find. Good for you girl! That IS the find of a lifetime!
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
@@moosic2i I hear you and have struggled with this when I find certain items. But my knowledge and expertise doesn’t mean I need to give up items I find. The estate people had every right to go through and decide what is important and of value to them. Once they decided to sell they give up the item. Now, if they had hired Renee to advise them then in that case things would be different but clearly they didn’t. My attitude is, I’m here to get things at the best price and not act like I’m telling you what it’s worth.
Oh Renee’ my heart was pounding! I’m so happy you found the diaries. It couldn’t have gone to a better person! Thank you for having such respect for historical items. Enjoy reading them too! ❤️
Oh renee i felt the joy you shared with your find today i am 69 years old and i cant believe i was playing video and shared your joy with even my husband who doesnt do you tube by the way taco stacks found those japanese paper christmas houses you like i am grateful to see these video helps pass time
I am really amazed in that you are digging thru the box with one hand (while holding the phone with the other), listening & responding to another person, and in TWO seconds 4:47 assess what you are looking at. Then continue the conversation, as if you didn't just have the BEST FIND OF YOUR LIFE! Thank you for the share.
WOW, what a find ! Just goes to show how easily this kind of stuff just gets thrown away, never to see the light of day again. All that history gone in a flash. Well done for rescuing it Renee. It belongs in a Museum really. Keep searching, you never know what you will unearth :-) X X
I totally agree! Renee is the best! I’ve love old papers, advertisements since I was a young girl. I would make magazines for my dolls to read. No stories just loaded with advertisements. Since i’Ve been watching you (Renee), it has brought back my love of yesteryear! I love, love the stories. Thanks for doing what you do....!
I disagree, i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I love how you sit on your front porch with the birds singing in the background. I also like how you give your opinions of finds and your feelings about life. Sometimes when you seem to be feeling sad, like the sad little train engine, I just want to take you in my arms snd give you a hug.
Wow Renee! You were shaking like a leaf. Congratulations !!!! You found the holy grail. Written through the eye's of a civil war soldier . I would be reading his story and probably go down a rabbit hole and get lost in that time period.
My favorite book as a wee one was there. Little Black Sambo. Sadly it is probably not in print anymore. I was hoping you would get the book so I could possibly buy it. Fantastic finds. I feel the same way about those diaries. No one better could have found those anywhere.
Congratulations Renee!!!!!! Loved your tenderness for what you found.. Your a very special person that deserves the best of what you look for everyday.. Enjoy these days . 43 Dave in Ohio
Renee, how amazing, I am so happy for you and I know that you will spend hours and hours of time enjoying and getting to know the history and the soldiers and what happened to him. You are the one to find it and it is just so great. You talk on... I love it!! I bet you are up to the wee hours researching and having the time of your life!
I was in tears watching your heart felt story about the diaries. You were fighting back tears telling the story and shaking from your excitement. They could not be in better hands. I am so happy for you, wish I could read them.
This wonderful find could not have been found by a better person. You are the perfect person to have these and take care of them and know their value. Good luck to you!
What a great find. It is amazing. I love anything Civil War also. Gettysburg Pa is my home away from home. I only live about 2 -2 1/2 hours away from it. So i was so excited when you found them. To think they have stood the test of tine. How wonderfil it must be to read them. Reallly makes you wonder if he survived the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. They certainly are museum quality. I know you will treasure them obviously someone did vThank you thank you for sharing them with us. Take care.
You could tell by watching you find the diaries, that it was a huge find...you started trembling and getting tongue tied!! Couldn't have happened to a sweeter person!!!
Paper is a wonderful collectible & rare because it’s so fragile. You were the right person to find these diaries because you appreciate & understand how to properly handle old paper & you recognize the incredible historical significance of your find. You should enjoy them as long as you wish!
I have no words to accurately describe how awestruck I am by your video today. When you discovered the civil war diaries I got chills and was brought to tears. The Bible’s - oh my goodness. And Tom Terrific and Mighty Manfred were my favorite cartoon characters when I was a child. The aprons!! The Christmas tree decorations!! I am going to rewatch this video again. I love your RUclips channel and love what you do to preserve history. Keep up the great work that you do. ❤️
I just found your channel today and this is maybe the fourth or fifth video I've watched. WHAT A FIND! My best friend ever was 102 when he passed, he was in WWII in Japan after the war and was an aide de camp to Generals MacArthur and Eisenhower in Tokyo. His house was a museum filled with his lifelong collections and that of his entire family that he had outlived. To find something from the Civil War! Please tell me that you will start reading from these diaries on the channel after you get them transcribed!
I feel so proud of you for caring about past History when I worked I found some History as I worked in museums in Western Australia. Enjoy learning and living History Thanking you for bringing your joy and History alive Good Luck
Dear Renée, I discovered you yesterday, and was charmed. Then today THIS! I can see that you are literally thunderstruck by the finding of these diaries. I agree with all those who have already said that they could not be in better hands. Obviously you will have lots to discover in the reading of them. But I think that, also, you may find that you have lots to discover about yourself, your own fascination with vintage objects, crisp paper, hand-stitched aprons and much more. When I look at your timeless face and your fine hands, I am reminded of other times and places where people knew how to build richer lives with far less money and materials. We need to be reminded of this more often, so thank you for being there and sharing with us. (And I hope you are still working on the stamps.) Best wishes to you.
My tears are falling for your joy. Amazing, extraordinary things are found in the most ordinary places. Please keep us updated as you research and let us know if you find this soldier's family either then or now. Super find.
Renee Congratulations on your score of the diaries!! Thankful you’re keeping them you are meant to be the caretaker that’s why they found you!! We all know you’ll honor this solider and his life.
I have to say - I don’t think I would simply sell those diaries either. I would enjoy them like you said, then find the right museum to donate them too. Epic history like that needs to be cherished and shared with everybody. 😊💕
These treasures could not have gone to a better home!! Especially the Civil War Diaries !! Now we know for sure why we all LOVE Ephemera !!! Thanks for Sharing !!
What you found is History, a Civil War Soldiers History & that is beyond priceless. You are an amazing person & I know you will honor this Civil War Soldier the honor that he deserves. I hope you share more of this soldiers diary when you can.
I'm in the uk and the diaries you have found have brought a tear to my eyes. The history written by Thomas will be told and it's brilliant. Keep up your searching for the items and history you love.
these diaries have been waiting patiently a long time for you to come along and find and take care of them and are now in safe, loving hands. So happy for you. I love paper also ever since my first paper dolls. these are priceless! Very Important find! woohoo!
Please don’t get discouraged by the naysayers, your videos, your descriptions, talking, it’s all very wonderful, and I live my treasure hunting through you, so much appreciate your videos!! Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼
Omg! I am excited for you each time you find vintage Christmas because I know how much you love it, but THIS!!!! It was MEANT TO BE that you find these diaries. Your sheer excitement was contagious! I am thrilled for you Renee!
What a terrific find! Just take your time and read it all. Finding history and holding it in your hands must be an overwhelming experience. Share it with us as you go if you would.
I am so thankful that it was you who found them at the estate sale. You will cherish them where as others just get them for resale. Congratulations and bless you for who you are
Wow! Such an amazing find for you and your emotional response makes all who are watching emotional! I would have to keep those! At the very least you could contact a museum to see what you really have and what to value them at to insure them....what a great day for you!
Very special and emotional video. I understand the voices on paper from the past. Time travels let’s one step back and soak their lives into ours. Thank you for your thoughts.
Amazing find. Your respect for these pieces of history is heartwarming! Thank you for sharing with us. Please let us know as you learn more from reading and studying them. Following your passion has lead to this amazing finds. Let others share the pottery, glass and other wonderful finds. You do you!
It's a pity she did'nt show the same "respect" to the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
Your find took my breath away! So precious! And I’m so happy they are in the hands of someone who will give them their due as historical gold. I do wish you would not apologize to nor cater to your detractors. You do you. Your personality shines through the video, and they don’t have to watch if they don’t want to. Love your paper. Talk all you want! I want to hear what you have to say. ❤️
To quote you, YES, they were just waiting for you to find them and open them up! OMG, what a find, and I'm beyond thrilled that you were the one to rediscover these beauties!! I'm a ephemera, old books, and paper lover myself, as well as anything that has the old, original handwriting on it! So gurl, where ever this sale/jackpot was at, it was just meant to be, for you! Congratulations.
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I was almost in tears with excitment when you said Civil War dairies! I have GGGgrandfathers who fought for the Confederacy and the Union, back then some southerners fought with the union. I would have been a nervous wreck if I had come across those, I probably wouldn't have been able to contain myself! I am so glad you found them and I know you will cherish their history, this was a treasure for sure!
It would be amazing if you turned the journals into a book! Bless you for sharing your joy and I find things and think ¨paper and moose would love this!¨
Splendid thought Dina. I was thinking similar ideas and that perhaps the history channel would be interested in a progrqm on them once you have gotten some research done.
When I saw the items in that box, I thought you had found Civil War money. I thought they looked like Civil War items that held money. What a fantastic find. It truly brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you!
Oh my goodness, you are the perfect person for that big, huge, wonderful find. I hope you have a safe for your keepsakes. Enjoy, and keep us posted as to what you decide to do with your special find.
So incredible! I am so thankful that these were found by you! I am very excited to hear the history revealed through these diaries. Have a blast with mining these precious jewels!
Renee, my heart is stirred, WoW! that is most surely a grand special find - tis wonderful for that those diaries found you. I salute the Soldier for his service. The history of any life is something I pleasure in learning and sharing of. I think my special find was in the family garbage bag - a telegram sent by our Great grand aunt Ethel to our great grand uncle Arron, while both were stationed in different countries serving in the US Army. Don't recall the dates, etc., much of my paper treasures were lost in a move. Yet, I cherish the find and being blessed to travel back in time. 😊 Thanks Rennee for bringing is along on this journey of historical finds and showing value to people of our past, yet so present. Blessings. Always exciting to learn and share in your adventures. 💖🤗
I disagree. I hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I have tears of joy watching you find those diaries! That soldiers spirit was with you that day, he knew you were the one that needed to see them. It would be great to see a series of videos with you reading the entries, what a great way to honor his life that would be. So many great finds!
Wow Civil War Diaries, sooo amazing 😊 my husband loves the Civil War and when I showed this to him, he said it was awesome. It's great that you have found a piece of history to cherish 🥰 thank you for sharing your video. Cheers Deb
Renee..that is a true blessing that you found those journals of that young soldier from the Civil War. It was meant to be for you to find!😉 It would be interesting to see you do some research on the young man Thomas! Would love to see a follow up on the journals. Happy reading and treasure hunting! Your excitement was enjoyable to see!😘
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
Now that I've found my "Find of a Lifetime", what was your best find ever?
Nothing compared to your find, feel silly even posting it lol but a pair of authentic Chanel earrings at the thrift store for $2.99.
My husband!
@@mollyfien Love your answer :0)
@@Ashley-ku7is That is a great find & a great price!
Are you going to donate the diaries to a museum?
I am happy for that soldier that his Civil War life will be cherished and treasured by the perfect person. Sometimes things just work out perfectly.
Well, they belong in a museum, but not sure if she will be ready to give them up-
Maybe she can do a series and read them out to us that would be lovely. Museums are great but often they have so much stuff they can not always display everything anyways and the items could be left in storage for quiet a while before ever being displayed.
@@rahla53 why?
@@patshes1951 why would they belong in a museum, or why would she not be willing to give them up?
I'm in tears...Im so excited for you ! I'm a self taught historian of the 1800's in America...especially the Civil War, having read some 700+books. What an amazing treasure !
Congratulations 🎉
It couldn't have happened to a more deserving and appreciative person
Saved for the Nation - a critically important historical item. The best find for the best person. Delighted for you. Delighted it has been saved from being lost.
So glad you found the Diaries and they did not end up buried in a landfill . You were meant to find them , they are in good hands now , that soldier poured out his heart into those pages and you will hold those words kindly and with such respect . Hope you have a safe place to keep them. It would bring tears to my eyes to read the words that a soldier wrote over 150 years ago .
So happy to see your enthusiasm for history. My grandfather told my brother and me that history doesnt belong to one individual, but to everyone and we must share it with museums and historical societies... which we did, after his passing.
I’m 72 years old now. I remember watching Tom Terrific and Manfred the Wonderdog with my children when they were young. There’s nothing like a pleasant memory to soothe the soul.
I used to watch Tom and Mighty Manfred also.
Captain Kangeroo!!!! Mr Green Jeans, Dancing Bear, Grandfather Clock and Tom Terrific!!!❤❤❤
@@jeannielawson3269 I knew that Manfred seemed familiar!
I had forgotten all about Tom Terrific! Thanks for bringing him back to me!
I'm 72 years old and I remember Tom Terrific and mighty Manfred also! What a fantastic find with the diaries. Do have them looked at by U of VA dept. Thanks for caring about our history enough to save them!
Some years ago, my mom was in a thrift shop, when a couple came in and doated an old wall clock. They had inherited it, and said it had been in their great grand parents home, and maybe even before that. But it did not fit with their decor, and they could not get it to work. My mom called me, and I got down there, and bought it. As it did not work, I got it cheap. It was a very beautiful, antique regulator, with beautiful carvings and lots of intricate detail in a very good quality, light oak. The only thing wrong with it, was that it needed to be wound up.... It even came with two keys... And I have found lots of gorgeous antiques like that. For me, they are history too 🙂
My kids asking,'Why do you watch that?" I told then this lady is like the Antique Roadshow on steroids." Amazing Diary find.
I think that's the first time I've ever received a compliment like that, I'll take it! Haha
Brilliant description...well done Renee👍🏼
My daughter just said that to me. What an amazing find
Hi Rev. Know you from Donitella’s auction channel lol
I realize I am very late in regards to watching this video and I do apologize for that!, however, I am so very happy you saved these Civil war diaries as they could not be in better hands. I wonder if you will one day have the diaries transcribed for the general public to be able to read the contents as I feel many many people would be so interested in reading about this man’s life as a Union soldier. Please consider releasing the contents for the public. Thank you. What a genuine honor it is for you to relish and cherish his words.
OMG Renee, I am shaking whilst watching you tenderly handle those precious records of the history of the USA they have found their perfect guardian of safekeeping in you what an amazing opportunity to record and investigate the background of the individual, the regiment, and the key figures that are mentioned within ........enjoy your newly found free time obsession I can imagine you at 2 or 3 in the morning still being sat at a desk, gloves adorned and with nimble use of tweezers glancing at the time and mumbling to yourself "just one more entry" painstakingly scribing into new notebooks the treasures written on every page done to preserve the delicate items of history you are now their guardian.
I don't even have words to express the excitement I feel for you. Somewhere in time, your life and that of a colonial soldier were marked at the exact moment when your lives would collide. God knows exactly who he has entrusted with the words of a soldier, couldn't be anyone better or more deserving than you. Well done Rene, well done. 🕊️
My thoughts exactly!😊
I couldn't agree more. Such a treasure. Renee is the one person who will give the diaries all the respect and care they deserve. Might be worth her time to trash pick at that home after the estate sale is over .
Civil War soldier.
Amen
You’ve expressed this perfectly! I am grateful we could see this moment.
Congratulations on your great find! I’m a family genealogist with 3 great uncles who served on the union side while many cousins who remained in NC fought for the Confederacy. I have one letter one of the boys wrote home to mother so I know the excitement and awe you are feeling. I’m also wondering what unit your soldier was in and from what state. You were the right person at the right time to do him honor.
Those diaries are in good hands. So glad they were found by someone who can appreciate and care for them.
If there was one moment in history that enrages me anytime I think of it, it's the burning of the library of Alexandria. Paper isn't frivolous or a waste of time it is our collective human history! Thank God you found this! Think of how many estate sales just like this one that didn't have any paper investigators and what tragic ends those treasures may have met. You are a blessing!
I was in the antiquarian bookselling business for many years. I strongly advise you to have this appraised by a specialist. University of Virginia in Charlottesville, or if you decipher where he was located, that historical society. Historical society of Virginia in Richmond has an excellent rare book collection. You could also get great advice on publishing the diary with an affiliation to a good library. It's an amazing find and I wish you all the luck and adventure the diary will give you.
Thank you Mary! A few others have also suggested publishing, which I think would be a great option. This way, this soldier's story could be not only read by many but also studied.
@@PaperandMoose that would be amazing if you could have it published.
So happy that you found these treasures!
@@PaperandMoose I'm not sure what the ' device ' would be to capture all those pages ( Camera phone -not the best resolution and VERY difficult-time consuming) but check into finding out how to scan and copy al the pages in the diary. Have it saved onto something like an external hardrive. Permanent record that way and then you could search the diary at any later time without damaging the pages.
** Some Historical Museum (with their fancy equipment )might even scan them to a hardrive for you if in return you loaned them to the Museum for display purposes
They could be making 2 copies at the same time. 1 for them to use and 1 for you.
@@PaperandMoose Nice suggestion about publishing, then you'll always "have" them no matter what their end destination. Maybe you could cowrite/research info that would explain his story further in the book. Congrats!
@@sundoesshine8800 I think that is a wonderful idea! How special if the diaries were published, with a forward by Rene telling the story of how they were discovered by her in an attic, packed away and forgotten, all these years later. And then, sharing some information on the soldier's life, which I have no doubt she will uncover! What an opportunity this could turn out to be, and for someone who truly deserves it! Rene was meant to make this find!
Tom Terrific! That was a cartoon when I was a child. I am turning 67 years old this summer. I had completely forgotten him. So glad that you rescued those diaries.🙂👍
Not only have you found the treasure of a lifetime but if you were to sell these you would be set for a lifetime! Enjoy them first and then maybe show them to a museum, university, or auction house that does only big sales. I love that it was you who found them, maybe look into insuring them in case something happens to you or them! Meanwhile just relish the find, its awesome!
I agree Molly.
After Renee has read them and documented this soldiers story I'll bet a Civil War Museum would put them on display. Rather they way a Painting might be ' on Loan ' from an Individual. They usually make up a little plaque or something etc,
I would get them appraised at an auction house they may be worth very very much!!
I disagree, i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
@@moosic2i She might be able to research the name of the family that had the sale to see if it matches the diary writer
I just came across your page... I actually cried while listening to you talk about this amazing find. Much respect to you for stating up front that these precious diaries are not for sale. Absolutely the find of a lifetime. Congratulations! 👏
At this time 😮
So glad you were the one to find the diaries. It’s so plain to see how much it means to you and that you will make sure they’re taken care of from now on. You totally deserve it xx
I am an amateur genealogist and as I'm watching you I have tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing.
Renee, you've got me in tears!! I love that you are so passionate about old history. It's not my wheelhouse, but it's also not my channel! I love watching your videos, you do what you do, and tell the naysayers to go pound sand!!! Love you sweetheart!!
Please chronicle your journey learning about these wonderful dairies.
Great find!
I agree. It would be great to know about this gentleman.
I think she is journaling, or recording, as we watch! So happy that you found this remarkable history! There are no coincidences! 🙏❤️ Namaste Shirley
The diaries couldn’t have gone to a better recipient. Love that you found them.
I so agree!
Wow great find. 👍
When I was a kid (back in the 60's) I found a Revolutionary War cannon ball. It was stuck in the creek bed which ran through our property. I donated it to the local youth museum and made the papers. Fun!
Renee never apologize for searching for what YOU LOVE! You started your channel because of your love of thrifting & ephemera! If people do not like what you search for they can watch other videos because there are plenty! Congratulations on your amazing finds! 🙂
I think this was a sign that you made the right decision to follow your dreams. It would be nice if you were able to read a bit at each vlog out of the diary. It certainly would be amazing to get first hand knowledge of some one actually in battle. This is a one of a life time find, and I am so happy for you!
Congratulations! You have a treasure.
Totally agree! This was confirmation that you made the right life decision.
I cried watching this. So happy that you FOUND THIS TREADURE.
@@demarijones ...me too!
I am sitting here with my mouth open, literally. Renee you must write a book, you must memorialise this soldier. You have bought this brave young man, and his writings, memories, daily life, back into our lives. What a tremendous gift.
I all most cried when you showed what you found it was met to be
Tom Terrific was a cartoon on the Captain Kangaroo show! I watched that show every day of my early childhood! Seeing that touched my heart!!! Congrats on your find, very happy for you!
I can't think of a better person to find those diaries. Because you have the respect and appreciation that they need. Congratulations
Rene, you do not talk to much. I love they way you love what is special to our countries history. Thank you so much for that. Please just be you. Thats why we watch! XX
Words are not enough other than they couldn't have been found by a better person! What a priceless find! I was shaking with you. Absolutely incredible! I hope you let us know some of the stories the soldier had to tell. I am fascinated with history, especially civil war history. Congratulations!!
OMG! OMG! That brought tears to my eyes when you revealed your find. Being a History Nerd myself ( American History )with a special interest in the Civil War, I can sooooo appreciate that find. Good for you girl! That IS the find of a lifetime!
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
@@moosic2i I hear you and have struggled with this when I find certain items.
But my knowledge and expertise doesn’t mean I need to give up items I find.
The estate people had every right to go through and decide what is important and of value to them. Once they decided to sell they give up the item.
Now, if they had hired Renee to advise them then in that case things would be different but clearly they didn’t.
My attitude is, I’m here to get things at the best price and not act like I’m telling you what it’s worth.
Oh Renee’ my heart was pounding! I’m so happy you found the diaries. It couldn’t have gone to a better person! Thank you for having such respect for historical items. Enjoy reading them too! ❤️
You have brought tears to my eyes! You are more then deserving of such a wonderful look into a soldier life! ENJOY!!!
Oh renee i felt the joy you shared with your find today i am 69 years old and i cant believe i was playing video and shared your joy with even my husband who doesnt do you tube by the way taco stacks found those japanese paper christmas houses you like i am grateful to see these video helps pass time
I am really amazed in that you are digging thru the box with one hand (while holding the phone with the other), listening & responding to another person, and in TWO seconds 4:47 assess what you are looking at. Then continue the conversation, as if you didn't just have the BEST FIND OF YOUR LIFE! Thank you for the share.
WOW, what a find ! Just goes to show how easily this kind of stuff just gets thrown away, never to see the light of day again. All that history gone in a flash. Well done for rescuing it Renee. It belongs in a Museum really. Keep searching, you never know what you will unearth :-) X X
i am so glad to finally stumble upon someone who loves paper and history and just old things that have their own story to tell! thank you!
Amazing find. You have a heart of an angel. This world needs more people like you. Bless you ❤️🏴
I totally agree! Renee is the best! I’ve love old papers, advertisements since I was a young girl. I would make magazines for my dolls to read. No stories just loaded with advertisements. Since i’Ve been watching you (Renee), it has brought back my love of yesteryear! I love, love the stories. Thanks for doing what you do....!
Aileen I wish i could hit the 👍🏻thumbs up 50 times on your comment❤️
I disagree, i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I love how you sit on your front porch with the birds singing in the background. I also like how you give your opinions of finds and your feelings about life. Sometimes when you seem to be feeling sad, like the sad little train engine, I just want to take you in my arms snd give you a hug.
Wow Renee!
You were shaking like a leaf. Congratulations !!!!
You found the holy grail. Written through the eye's of a civil war soldier . I would be reading his story and probably go down a rabbit hole and get lost in that time period.
My favorite book as a wee one was there. Little Black Sambo. Sadly it is probably not in print anymore. I was hoping you would get the book so I could possibly buy it. Fantastic finds. I feel the same way about those diaries. No one better could have found those anywhere.
These documents can verify our history and are priceless. History written while it happened over 150 years ago. What a find Renee!
Congratulations Renee!!!!!! Loved your tenderness for what you found.. Your a very special person that deserves the best of what you look for everyday.. Enjoy these days . 43 Dave in Ohio
Renee, how amazing, I am so happy for you and I know that you will spend hours and hours of time enjoying and getting to know the history and the soldiers and what happened to him. You are the one to find it and it is just so great. You talk on... I love it!! I bet you are up to the wee hours researching and having the time of your life!
I was in tears watching your heart felt story about the diaries. You were fighting back tears telling the story and shaking from your excitement. They could not be in better hands. I am so happy for you, wish I could read them.
This wonderful find could not have been found by a better person. You are the perfect person to have these and take care of them and know their value.
Good luck to you!
What a great find. It is amazing. I love anything Civil War also. Gettysburg Pa is my home away from home. I only live about 2 -2 1/2 hours away from it. So i was so excited when you found them. To think they have stood the test of tine. How wonderfil it must be to read them. Reallly makes you wonder if he survived the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. They certainly are museum quality. I know you will treasure them obviously someone did vThank you thank you for sharing them with us. Take care.
You could tell by watching you find the diaries, that it was a huge find...you started trembling and getting tongue tied!! Couldn't have happened to a sweeter person!!!
Paper is a wonderful collectible & rare because it’s so fragile.
You were the right person to find these diaries because you appreciate & understand how to properly handle old paper & you recognize the incredible historical significance of your find.
You should enjoy them as long as you wish!
I have no words to accurately describe how awestruck I am by your video today. When you discovered the civil war diaries I got chills and was brought to tears. The Bible’s - oh my goodness. And Tom Terrific and Mighty Manfred were my favorite cartoon characters when I was a child. The aprons!! The Christmas tree decorations!! I am going to rewatch this video again. I love your RUclips channel and love what you do to preserve history. Keep up the great work that you do. ❤️
I just found your channel today and this is maybe the fourth or fifth video I've watched. WHAT A FIND! My best friend ever was 102 when he passed, he was in WWII in Japan after the war and was an aide de camp to Generals MacArthur and Eisenhower in Tokyo. His house was a museum filled with his lifelong collections and that of his entire family that he had outlived. To find something from the Civil War! Please tell me that you will start reading from these diaries on the channel after you get them transcribed!
I've got goose bumps. I'm not surprised you had the shakes. You have made my day, thank you for sharing x
I feel so proud of you for caring about past History when I worked I found some History as I worked in museums in Western Australia. Enjoy learning and living History Thanking you for bringing your joy and History alive Good Luck
I love seeing you so excited. What a great find!! I am excited for you. Congratulations!!
Dear Renée, I discovered you yesterday, and was charmed. Then today THIS! I can see that you are literally thunderstruck by the finding of these diaries. I agree with all those who have already said that they could not be in better hands. Obviously you will have lots to discover in the reading of them. But I think that, also, you may find that you have lots to discover about yourself, your own fascination with vintage objects, crisp paper, hand-stitched aprons and much more. When I look at your timeless face and your fine hands, I am reminded of other times and places where people knew how to build richer lives with far less money and materials. We need to be reminded of this more often, so thank you for being there and sharing with us. (And I hope you are still working on the stamps.) Best wishes to you.
Congratulations the diaries found the right person!!! Hope you do a history video on them! So touching!
My tears are falling for your joy. Amazing, extraordinary things are found in the most ordinary places. Please keep us updated as you research and let us know if you find this soldier's family either then or now. Super find.
Renee Congratulations on your score of the diaries!! Thankful you’re keeping them you are meant to be the caretaker that’s why they found you!! We all know you’ll honor this solider and his life.
I have to say - I don’t think I would simply sell those diaries either. I would enjoy them like you said, then find the right museum to donate them too. Epic history like that needs to be cherished and shared with everybody. 😊💕
The diaries were literally waiting for you,only you to find them.The emotion in your voice says it all.
Holy cow! I love paper and old books, so the diaries ARE treasure any day of the week! ❤❤❤❤❤
These treasures could not have gone to a better home!! Especially the Civil War Diaries !! Now we know for sure why we all LOVE Ephemera !!! Thanks for Sharing !!
What you found is History, a Civil War Soldiers History & that is beyond priceless.
You are an amazing person & I know you will honor this Civil War Soldier the honor that he deserves.
I hope you share more of this soldiers diary when you can.
Wow! So happy for you! After a few disappointments lately at auctions and other estate sales, you were due a wonderful find! Congratulations!
I'm glad you are the one to find the diaries. You appreciate and understand the value .
I'm in the uk and the diaries you have found have brought a tear to my eyes. The history written by Thomas will be told and it's brilliant. Keep up your searching for the items and history you love.
It gave me goose bumps when you were talking about the dairies and then when you said "I love paper" I almost cryed. We must be kindred spirits💞
Your excitement and expressions are so great! The raw emotion! Love it
these diaries have been waiting patiently a long time for you to come along and find and take care of them and are now in safe, loving hands. So happy for you. I love paper also ever since my first paper dolls. these are priceless! Very Important find! woohoo!
Please don’t get discouraged by the naysayers, your videos, your descriptions, talking, it’s all very wonderful, and I live my treasure hunting through you, so much appreciate your videos!! Keep up the good work 👏🏼👏🏼
Omg! I am excited for you each time you find vintage Christmas because I know how much you love it, but THIS!!!! It was MEANT TO BE that you find these diaries. Your sheer excitement was contagious! I am thrilled for you Renee!
How wonderful! I’m so glad you were the one that found these diaries! Priceless! I’m so happy for you!
This video has "pulled at my heart strings." I have tears. So glad that those diaries were waiting for you to find them.
What a terrific find! Just take your time and read it all. Finding history and holding it in your hands must be an overwhelming experience. Share it with us as you go if you would.
I am so thankful that it was you who found them at the estate sale. You will cherish them where as others just get them for resale. Congratulations and bless you for who you are
Wow! Such an amazing find for you and your emotional response makes all who are watching emotional! I would have to keep those! At the very least you could contact a museum to see what you really have and what to value them at to insure them....what a great day for you!
Very special and emotional video. I understand the voices on paper from the past. Time travels let’s one step back and soak their lives into ours. Thank you for your thoughts.
Amazing find. Your respect for these pieces of history is heartwarming! Thank you for sharing with us. Please let us know as you learn more from reading and studying them. Following your passion has lead to this amazing finds. Let others share the pottery, glass and other wonderful finds. You do you!
It's a pity she did'nt show the same "respect" to the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
Your find took my breath away! So precious! And I’m so happy they are in the hands of someone who will give them their due as historical gold. I do wish you would not apologize to nor cater to your detractors. You do you. Your personality shines through the video, and they don’t have to watch if they don’t want to. Love your paper. Talk all you want! I want to hear what you have to say. ❤️
Your hands are shaking.... contact a museum! Proud of you!!!
Yes for a Museum!!
To quote you, YES, they were just waiting for you to find them and open them up! OMG, what a find, and I'm beyond thrilled that you were the one to rediscover these beauties!! I'm a ephemera, old books, and paper lover myself, as well as anything that has the old, original handwriting on it! So gurl, where ever this sale/jackpot was at, it was just meant to be, for you! Congratulations.
I wept with joy and excitement at this extremely important historical documentation. Thank you so much for sharing x
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
Karma
I was almost in tears with excitment when you said Civil War dairies! I have GGGgrandfathers who fought for the Confederacy and the Union, back then some southerners fought with the union. I would have been a nervous wreck if I had come across those, I probably wouldn't have been able to contain myself! I am so glad you found them and I know you will cherish their history, this was a treasure for sure!
So happy we got to share this experience with you thanks for the video gave me chills
What a GREAT find! You're correct in saying these things need to be talked about!! I enjoy your videos, blessings and good finds to you!!
It would be amazing if you turned the journals into a book! Bless you for sharing your joy and I find things and think ¨paper and moose would love this!¨
I am sure that I am one of many who would read it, I hope to get a chance to.
Splendid thought Dina. I was thinking similar ideas and that perhaps the history channel would be interested in a progrqm on them once you have gotten some research done.
I am glad you found them as most people would to appreciate or value them as much as you!
When I saw the items in that box, I thought you had found Civil War money. I thought they looked like Civil War items that held money. What a fantastic find. It truly brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you!
Oh my goodness, you are the perfect person for that big, huge, wonderful find. I hope you have a safe for your keepsakes. Enjoy, and keep us posted as to what you decide to do with your special find.
So incredible! I am so thankful that these were found by you! I am very excited to hear the history revealed through these diaries. Have a blast with mining these precious jewels!
Renee, my heart is stirred, WoW! that is most surely a grand special find - tis wonderful for that those diaries found you. I salute the Soldier for his service. The history of any life is something I pleasure in learning and sharing of. I think my special find was in the family garbage bag - a telegram sent by our Great grand aunt Ethel to our great grand uncle Arron, while both were stationed in different countries serving in the US Army. Don't recall the dates, etc., much of my paper treasures were lost in a move. Yet, I cherish the find and being blessed to travel back in time. 😊 Thanks Rennee for bringing is along on this journey of historical finds and showing value to people of our past, yet so present. Blessings. Always exciting to learn and share in your adventures. 💖🤗
Congrats Renee on your Great Find! What every great Historians Dream come true! It's going to be hard to beat this one!
Love the finds. The Little Sambo book is worth some bucks too!
Congratulations! You are so caring and respectful. I can think of no better person to have found those Civil War diaries. You are deserving.
I disagree. I hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.
I have tears of joy watching you find those diaries! That soldiers spirit was with you that day, he knew you were the one that needed to see them. It would be great to see a series of videos with you reading the entries, what a great way to honor his life that would be. So many great finds!
WOW! Just wow, wow, wow. No words. Now I know what flabbergasted really means.
Wow Civil War Diaries, sooo amazing 😊 my husband loves the Civil War and when I showed this to him, he said it was awesome.
It's great that you have found a piece of history to cherish 🥰 thank you for sharing your video. Cheers Deb
Renee..that is a true blessing that you found those journals of that young soldier from the Civil War. It was meant to be for you to find!😉 It would be interesting to see you do some research on the young man Thomas! Would love to see a follow up on the journals. Happy reading and treasure hunting! Your excitement was enjoyable to see!😘
Exactly, that is why i hope she informs the family from whom she purchased these diaries. They are important historical documents possibly involving ancestral family members. She has a moral obligation to at least make them aware of the financial & historical significance of these diaries.