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Family Journal_044

Item

Open journal with a black-and-white photo of two women and a newspaper clipping on a red and pink striped background, decorated with floral artwork.
Title
Family Journal_044
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image depicts an open journal spread showing a combination of visual elements and clipped text. The background features red and pink diagonal stripes with a vivid, glossy texture. On the left page, a black-and-white photograph shows two women seated on a porch, dressed in coats. This photo is bordered by the same red and pink striped pattern. Below the photograph, a floral decoration with large orange and yellow petals and a central red rose is visible. On the right-hand page, an aged newspaper clipping is attached. The text is arranged in columns and covers most of the page.
Identifier
021_022316-042416_family_journal
Dates Completed
February 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
Keywords
Family; Parents; Grandparents; Maternal aunts and uncles; Childhood memories; Ghost busting; Revisionist history; Love; Forgiveness; Lingering ghosts; First pet; Pudgie the dog; Gift and loss; Ray of light extinguished; Grandmother’s life; Mother-daughter relationship; Hard work; Treasonous child; Reimagining childhood; Understanding; Devotion; Loyalty; Protection; Perspective; Kip Lott; Piece 24; Prayer pages; Mantram pages; Afiza; Mowgli; Hope Trevino; Mauricio Navarro; Diane Van Buren; Artist attack; Rape; Grandma Asche; Grandpa Asche; Grandma Blessen; Living room conflict; Tension; Arguments; Yelling; Smoking; Drinking; Super collider metaphor; Bringing color; Childhood letter; Betrayal; Friendship loss; Grandma Asche’s offspring; Time off; Pets; Animals; 1964–2016; 2016 elections; Political noise; Centering chart; Grounding; April 21, 2016; Prince dies
Transcription
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Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
Family Journal
Relation
Image Gallery