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How to preserve problematic family documents honestly

My grandfather's journals from World War II are full of casual racism and I'm supposed to donate them to the local historical society but I don't know if I should edit them first

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to protect a loved one's reputation conflicts with historical accuracy and learning opportunities.

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