Few things offer a more personal glimpse into the past than historic family photos.
Combine them with those carefully stored in someone else's attic and they reveal our shared history. In an effort to reflect what that means for San Diegans, we asked for submissions to our Family History Photo Contest, co-sponsored by the Faces of San Diego 2000 project at Mesa College. More than 1,200 readers responded, yielding a rich and diverse panorama. Here, you will see those judged most telling in nine distinct categories. Look closely at them, study the faces and the stories that go with them.