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Month: June 2022

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An unexpected surprise in the mail from a customer

By Artur S.Posted on June 11, 2022June 11, 2022
  • Estate Sales

This past Wednesday I came home from running errands to find a package sticking out from my mailbox. I was not expecting anything, but it […]

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A serendipitous photo-taking trip to Fort Sheridan on Lake Michigan

By Artur S.Posted on June 6, 2022August 1, 2025
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After a long week at work, I decided to go up to Fort Sheridan to take some photos on my day off. I set out […]

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Workplace discoveries (#4): need a tissue? A strange Army reunion souvenir

By Artur S.Posted on June 1, 2022June 29, 2024
  • Estate Sales

The only things left in the estate to identify the former homeowner as a military veteran were several patches, an Army reunion brochure, and something […]

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Hi, I’m Artur!

I’m a historian and full-time museum technician, having worked at 5 military museums in the U.S. and Europe. My passion is World War II history. Follow me as I discover untold war stories, through places and keepsakes!

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