These books started me on my way to becoming a ham in 1965 and I still have them today. Obviously, that had some use!

Early in 1965 - National NC-155 receiver & Knight-Kit T-60 transmitter feeding a fan dipole for 40 & 80 meters

My first QSL card by "The Little Print Shop"

Upgraded to "General" in May of 1965. My new card came from "Brownies"

My re-created original novice station from 1965 being used in the 2007 ARRL "Straight Key Night"