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Pearl Harbor 70th
27 Dec 2011

Pearl Harbor 70th

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 0

On December 7, 2011, I was extremely fortunate to be able to attend the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor as a freelance journalist and photographer. To be honest, the word fortunate is really an … Continued

1941, 2011, December 7, Hawaii, history, Pearl Harbor, Pearl Harbor 70th, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
A Family History Celebration
30 Apr 2010

A Family History Celebration

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 0

Last night, I went with my family to “A Celebration of Family History” in the Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City. I’ve been to many, many events in the Conference Center and this one ranks up there as one … Continued

events, family history, genealogy, history, research
Jobs of Yesteryear
8 Mar 2010

Jobs of Yesteryear

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Articles, Favorites | 0

I just read this article found on NPR’s website. I wonder what jobs will be obsolete in the future? Full text can be found here: Jobs of Yesteryear.

history, jobs, npr
The Bill of Rights in Translation — Review 1
7 Mar 2010

The Bill of Rights in Translation — Review 1

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Books, Reviews | 0

Children’s Literature Independent Information and Reviews What if you could not think and talk freely? What if you went to jail for your thoughts? The text begins with these questions, helping students immediately grasp the importance of the Bill of … Continued

Books, documents, history, Reviews
Visiting Salem
7 Mar 2010

Visiting Salem

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 0

This last weekend, I watched the first episode of NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?— a genealogy series sponsored by Ancestry.com where celebrities go on remarkable journeys in search of their ancestors. This first episode followed Sarah Jessica Parker … Continued

ancestry.com, family history, history, nbc, rebecca nurse, salem witch trials, who do you think you are
John Taylor: The Love of a Father.
28 Feb 2010

John Taylor: The Love of a Father.

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Magazines, Published Works, Stories | 0

Yay! My first full-length story in the Friend. This story is found in the March 2010 issue of the magazine, pages 20-22. Click on the picture for the link to the story. And, then read my own personal recollections about … Continued

children, church history, fathers, history, john taylor, toys
The Love of a Father
19 Feb 2010

The Love of a Father

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 0

Back in the Fall of 2006, I drove solo cross-country from Washington DC to Utah. I consider this to be one of the most amazing trips of my life. I loved every minute of it and would highly recommend such … Continued

church history, history, john taylor, Nauvoo
Have you got a dime?
30 Jan 2010

Have you got a dime?

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Blog | 2

You probably know that Franklin D. Roosevelt’s profile is the image emblazoned on the front of the US dime. But, the greater question is…do you know why? When FDR was 39 years old, he was vacationing with his family at … Continued

dime, fdr, franklin d roosevelt, history, march of dimes
A Chilly Morning in Queens
19 Jan 2010

A Chilly Morning in Queens

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Articles, Magazines, Published Works | 0

On my first trip to New York, I didn’t stay in Manhattan like most tourists do. Instead, I stayed across the East River in Jackson Heights with friends. From the moment I arrived in Queens, the borough’s name sounded strangely … Continued

family, family history, genealogy, history, New York, Queens
Church History Tour
18 Jan 2010

Church History Tour

by Amie Jane Leavitt | posted in: Magazines, Published Works, Puzzles | 0

Take a virtual tour of Church History sites by completing this puzzle. Click on the picture for a printable version. “Church History Tour” was published in the Friend magazine in December 2009 on page 48.

church, history, Puzzles

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