Category Archives: Classification

Privacy in Scrapbooks

This entry is part 50 of 86 in the series Scrapworthy Lives Results

Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. It is common for scrapbookers to share their scrapbooks with others at least some of the time. Unlike diaries, scrapbooks can be both public and private at the same time. I … Continue reading

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Scrapbooks can be Diaries and Journals

Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. The main difference between most diaries or journals and scrapbooks is that the latter includes photographs along with words instead of just words. Others argue that journals can also contain photographs, … Continue reading

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What is a Scrapbook?: It Depends

Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. In popular culture, scrapbooks are described as “essentially a photograph album with decorations” (Anonymous 2007:73). My respondents would probably agree with this assessment, but would also be quick to point out … Continue reading

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The “Who” and “What” of Scrapbooking

This entry is part 47 of 86 in the series Scrapworthy Lives Results

Each Wednesday, I write a post from my dissertation. Over the last few months, I’ve shared with you my findings from chapter five of my study. I’ve spent time discussing how family, gender, race, and religion shape scrapbooking. The posts: … Continue reading

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