a family mystery.
And that is often the fascinating part of forgotten keepsakes: the objects may survive long after the people who originally understood their meaning are gone.
Why Old Keepsakes Matter
A photograph or small personal object might have little financial value, but its emotional value can be enormous.
In one recent example, a long-lost childhood scrapbook discovered at a Goodwill store was eventually returned to its original owner after a stranger recognized its importance and helped identify her. The reunion brought back memories of family members who had
