Unpacking My Baggage

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Unpacking My Baggage

• aka Christine Wallace
• for LIBR500
• Foundations of
• Information Technology

Packing tips? AskNettieDay_at_hotmail.com
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Lets begin withunpacking the collection
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I started with all kinds of vintage bags
cases.

• 5 suitcases (various makes)
• 1 bowling bag (circa 1932)
• 4 hat boxes (fabric and vinyl)
• 3 wig boxes (wood, fabric and vinyl)
• 2 carpet bags (clutch style)
• 1 knitting box (slightly dented)

Eventually, the collection became more focused.

• 15 Samsonite Streamlites (early 50s)
• 5 Train Cases
• 3 Personal ONites
• 1 Ladies Wardrobe
• 1 Hand Wardrobe
• 3 Hat Boxes
• 2 ONites

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I bought my first suitcase thinking how cool I
would look on vacation
My boyfriend even had a convertible. Finally the
big day came we were off to Victoria! The car
broke down. We went by bus instead.
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Packing Tip

• Dont use vintage suitcases for your travel
  needs.
• Especially if you have to take the bus.

They are very heavy.
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Use for handy storage!
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Use for creative inspiration! This is the
first in a seriescalled Sexy Samsonite.
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Great in emergencies!

• I have a suitcase packed with important photos,
  mementos, and archaeological finds.
• One very important item cant be packed into a
  suitcase

Emmakat!
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Featured as clever plot devices!
Aunt Em comes to visit Helma Zukas, Librarian at
Bellehaven Public Library. She brings with her a
suitcase filled with memories... and a reason
for murder? Final Notice by Jo Dereske
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Images for this presentation

• Many of the images from this site came from
  Samsonite products circa the early 1950s. In
  addition to cases, I collect advertisements and
  promotional products.
• For more suitcase info (click!)

• Mystery books of all kinds (not just with
  suitcases in them) can be found at the Vancouver
  Public Library (where I work as a Library
  Technician).
• For more library info (click!)

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You can learn a lot about someone through their
collecting activities. Of course, you can learn
a lot by going through their bags.
I am currently studying to become a librarian,
just like Helma Zukas. I am also writing a murder
mystery story featuring a librarian as the main
character, just like Jo Dereske. Stay tuned
for an Ask Nettie Day installment!
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