Have you ever cleaned out or gone through a parent’s or relative’s closet, basement or attic? Often when doing so, you can find a treasure trove of family history. Stuffed into folders or boxes you might find photos, documents, mementos and newspapers that tell the story of your family from years gone by. You can… Read More Scanning, Sharing, Archiving
Many years ago when my siblings and I were cleaning out my parents’ home, I was entrusted with all things genealogy. At the time I was thrilled about having those items in my possession. Almost 17 years later, I am still storing those items on a makeshift pyramid at the back of my garage. Before… Read More What Do I Do with This?
Preserving old letters is an art. Here are a few tips for keeping them happy and healthy. Don’t put them in the attic. Plastic bins are not good for storing old letters. Take notes while organizing. Sticky notes are fine on folders, but not on letters. Keep everything from one envelope together. Putting all of… Read More Old Letters