Laura’s sister Carrie cherished this little memento box. Courtesy, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, Inc., De Smet, S.Dak.
Grace, Laura’s youngest sister, kept pictures as well as writings in her autograph book. Courtesy, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, Inc., De Smet, S.Dak.
Laura probably used the contents of this sewing kit when she needed to mend clothing. Courtesy, Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, Inc., De Smet, S.Dak.
Publications such as Youth’s Companion were popular with children of Laura’s age when she lived in De Smet, S.Dak.
Laura Ingles Wilder was my husband’s grandmother’s, Mable Leach, first cousin so we are very excited to follow the blog as her autobiography comes to life. My sister in law has the original books that Laura gave to Mable and wrote in. Very special keepsakes. Kathy Rohr (atvmom1@msn.com)
You are very lucky to have such wonderful treasures, Kathy. Thanks for following along with us.
How very exciting! I’d guess your husband never met Laura as.. if you’re an ATV mom ..she was obviously gone before his birth.. but i’m wondering.. Did he grow up in the same areas and are there any stories passed down about her? Are any of her notes in the books scanned onto any sites? Thanks for sharing your family connection! Liz Daniels of GrassValley Ca
I’m just curious, your husbands grandmother is first cousin to Laura Ingalls Wilder through which family member? Amazing, what a neat connection.