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In response to the editorial, "Our view: Don't let local history slip away," which included the following: "most of the people doing this work today are in the final chapters of their lives, and as they look around them, it's hard to find a reason to be optimistic that others will step up to take their place."

I agree, the future of our local historians hard work is frighteningly uncertain. It seems that, as more people spend their time on work, travel from city to city, and consume instant corporate entertainment, they have less time and interest in local history. However! To the people who guard our history from the ravages of time, I implore you! Hold on, just a little bit longer!

Living on the cusp of two information-era generations, I get the rare chance to look at both sides objectively. When older people see children with their faces glued to their smartphones, they may think of them as insular and irreverent. I agree, but only to an extent.