I wonder what the first family photo cards looked like? I have one early example, probably from the late 1940’s, showing my mom’s family in sort of dogpile crush. Poor grand-dad is clearly overwhelmed by the three women in the picture. Collecting Christmas Cards When I was young, the Kodak photo … [Read more...]
I Found It at the Vermont State Archives
There isn’t much better than autumn in Vermont, unless it’s genealogy research while leaf peeping. Our recent trip to the Green Mountain State was more like dodging snowflakes than catching falling leaves, but we enjoyed two successful research days at the Vermont State Archives and Record … [Read more...]
This Holiday Season, Use your Flip-Pal Like An Archivist
Smartphone cameras are great for family photos and instant-scans, but it's hard to copy a box of old family photos and read your genealogy email at the same time. And by the time you're finished with the pictures, your phone's battery power may be critically low. It's so frustrating when … [Read more...]
4 Repositories 1 Day in Woodstock, Vermont
When my ancestors lived in Woodstock, Vermont in 1840, the town was a bustling center for local commerce and culture boasting a population of 3,315. “Woodstock Green,” so called, is a beautiful village,” notes The New England Gazetteer, “It is the seat of a flourishing country trade and … [Read more...]
Saving Pumpkins, Saving Halloween
Your carved Halloween pumpkin may not last long after October 31st, but you can take steps to preserve the little ghost's costumes and snapshots for the next generation. Long before I'd heard of acid-free paper, I started a simple photo album / scrapbook of Halloween snapshots, stickers, and other … [Read more...]
Organize Your Genealogy Files
How to organize genealogy research is one of the biggest challenges for family historians at any skill level. Beginners quickly discover they need a system to control the paper and digital chaos, and experienced researchers know that it takes daily vigilance to avoid information … [Read more...]
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