This time capsule in a notebook from 1952 is written by Santos, my dad when he was 16 years old. This was one of the keepsakes he held onto over all these years. I decided if it was special enough for him to keep, I will do the same out of respect. It looks like it may have been from a classes that ranged from electrical engineering, physical science, and automotive. It contains his statements, materials (some drawings), methods, observations, and conclusions on each of his demonstrations. It was written in pencil and the pages are stained yellow, but still pretty clear to read despite the wear and tear.
My dad enjoyed reading different types of books and writing as he studied the various subjects that interested him. That is one of the main reasons why I have kept it along with his other composition books he wrote in over the years. It’s my connection to him and love we shared.
It’s interesting because I have only seen my dad write in block print that was so perfect that at times it looked like it was typed. In this notebook, he wrote in cursive and as you can see from one of the above photos, he wrote his name in cursive. If you see how he wrote his name on the outside of the notebook, that is how I always saw his writing unless he was signing something that required his signature.
I get a nostalgic feeling as I read his writings of any kind. I feel like I’m carrying on something we both loved in hopes of keeping our connection alive.
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