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1987 Timecapsule

1987 Student Timecapsule

Dunbar students created a timecapsule in 1987, a snapshot of their lives and memories meant to be discovered on Dunbar's centennial. They sealed their treasures in a steel cylinder, burying it under a concrete slab for safekeeping. While water managed to sneak in and cause some damage, the contents still tell a story of creativity, fun, and pride in their school. ย 

Hereโ€™s what are some of the things they wanted to share with the future: a handmade class yearbook filled with portraits and drawings, Garbage Pail Kids trading cards (a playful nod to pop culture), a carefully chosen favorite rock, an 'I โค๏ธ Dunbar' button, and an audio cassette with a message from the class

1987 Timecapsule

1987-02-08 - Mrs Carson 4th Grade - Paul Dunbar School - Wishes for My Future
1987-02-08b - Mrs Carson 4th Grade - Paul Dunbar School - Wishes for My Future - Case
Dunbar 1986-87 Timecapsule Bookcover Our Class Photo - Front
Our Book P 01 - Front - Hand Labeled - Photo
Our Book Page - Reverse - Photo
Our Book Page 01 - Front - Photo
Our Book Page 01 - G6Ramirez - Photo
Our Book Page 01 - G6Ramirez Reverse - Photo
Our Book Page 02 - Photo - Front
Our Book Page 04 - Photo - Front
Our Book Page 03 - Photo - Reverse
Our Book Page 02 - Photo - Reverse
Our Book Page 04 - Photo - Reverse
Our Book Page 05 - Photo - Front
Our Book Page 06 - Front - Photo
Our Book Page 06 - Reverse - Photo
Our Book Page 12 - Front - Photo
Our Book Page 12 - Reverse - Photo
Timecapsule Contents - Garbage Pail Kids Cards 01 - Front Photo
Timecapsule Contents - Garbage Pail Kids Cards 01
Timecapsule Contents - Garbage Pail Kids Cards 02
Timecapsule Contents - I Heart Dunbar Button - Photo 01 As Found
Timecapsule Contents - I Heart Dunbar Button - Photo 02 After Cleanup
Timecapsule Contents - I Heart Dunbar Button - Photo 03 Reverse - Rusted
Timecapsule Contents - Rock
Timecapsule Contents - Transformer