A family archive
Stories from those who came before, and messages for those who come after. Generations of the Schmidt family.
Built slowly. Meant to last.
Scroll to walk the years
b. 1905 · d. 1997 · The eldest voice
Reflection · Heritage
Preserved as a primary document: a 90-year-old man writing to people he would never meet.
b. 1956 · Father
Reflection · In progress
Reflections held in place while this part of the archive is still being expanded. A page that grows as life does.
b. 1981 · The creator of this archive
Reflection · For Cooper
What I'd want you to know. And anyone else who finds it useful.
Curation · Words kept
Things worth keeping.
Reflection · Notes
Spoken · Available now
Messages, readings, and evidence of ordinary life.
Build · Spaces and systems
Voices yet to arrive
Open · Always
This part of the archive belongs to whoever adds to it. Cooper, when he's ready. Anyone else who finds their way here.