Kindred Keepsakes

HOLDING ON TO OUR FAMILY'S HERITAGE, ONE TRINKET AT A TIME

Some of us have keepsakes from the previous generations of Wileys, Whalens and Sullivans. And we may want to share those items with other family members--our children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. The items posted here came to California with Boom and Boompa, was passed on to MC and stored by Patty since MC's death. This site will accommodate that process while relaying the information that might come with each item.

From Boom Boom & Boompa

Religious artifacts, souvenirs and memorabilia of Fran & Irv Wiley

The Sacrifice of the Mass

Three small booklets printed thrby ough the Archdiocese of Chicago. Boompa's inscription in a few.

Mico Lite

Boompa's tool for viewing slides. Manufactured in Chicago, item holds batteries and bulb.

Small box with a crest of St. Christopher holds a seed rosary and slip of paper listing Mysteries.

St. Christopher Box with Rosary

Small steel box holds a seed Rosary with a slip of paper listing the Mysteries of the Rosary.

The New Testament

Inside cover has a bookplate with I. V. Wiley inscribed. 1941

Cassette Tape-Jackie Wiley?

Side 1-"Dad & Mom 12/57." Side 2-"St. Pat's tribute to Uncle Irv & Aunt Frances 3/79."

Rosary Novenas

Small booklet teaching how to make a Novena to the Blessed Virgin. Boom signed and listed the dates of her Novenas. 1934

10 Commandments Bracelet

Boom's sturdy silver bracelet with ten scalloped charms representing each of the commandments. Simple hook closure.

Red Wood Rosary

This wood rosary painted red may have a relic in the crucifix. See small circular glass above the corpus. Each bead is carved.

Metal Crucifix

Classic metal (brass?) crucifix often placed on a coffin at funerals. Measures 10"x5"

Baptismal Candle

Very old, warped/melted from heat, this is a classic candle used at baptisms. Maybe Jim's?

Crucifix

Metal crucifix with wood inlay, this item shows a skull and cross bones at the foot and measures 5.5"x3".

All of the items listed here are ready to be passed down to family members. If you want additional photos or want to claim any items, contact Patty and she will arrange shipment. If nobody wants any of these items they will be donated to charity.