If You Would Not Be Forgotten; 2005

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: MS1133-0165
Title: If You Would Not Be Forgotten; 2005
Description: James M. Elson's paper, "If You Would Not Be Forgotten," presented to the Sphex Club on October 13, 2005, encourages individuals to consider how they will be remembered by posterity. Elson highlights the importance of writing autobiographies and preserving documents to ensure one's legacy. He discusses historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, emphasizing the value of written records in preserving their legacies. Elson also provides practical advice on documenting personal and family histories for future generations.
Date: 13 October 2005
Creator: Elson, James M.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; James M. Elson; Elson; 2005; memorial; posterity; autobiography; documentation; personal history; family history; preservation; acid-free paper; Jones Memorial Library; Lynchburg history; genealogy
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: James M. Elson