Is there an economical solution for preserving one oversize document? Last week I talked with a woman who wanted to preserve one large document. It was too large to slip inside an archival sheet protector and, reasonably enough, she didn't want to buy a large archival box for only one item. She … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Shooting Family Artifacts with SHOTBOX
When I need a quick photo for a blog post or a high-quality digital image of a favorite heirloom, the SHOTBOX tabletop photo studio is my go-to setup. In fact, after bringing home the SHOTBOX from RootsTech last winter, I packed up my tripod and off-camera lights and haven’t found a reason to dig … [Read more...]
Ask The Family Curator: Consultations Now Available
I am delighted to announce The Family Curator's new consultation and coaching service now available through GenealogyDOTCoach, online genealogy coaching service. To kick off American Archives Month, individual consultations on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12 noon - 4pm, are available for a … [Read more...]
What Happened in Springfield Shouldn’t Stay in Springfield
What makes a genealogy conference truly outstanding? It takes more than perfect-temperature lecture rooms to pull off a successful event. I haven’t “attended” a genealogy conference in a long time, and when family plans changed for the last week of August I was quick to shift gears and register … [Read more...]
Finding Clues and Connections in Old Family Letters
Information gleaned from old family letters and documents can lead to surprising and useful kinship clues. Unfortunately, we’re so used to skimming chatty news that it’s easy to miss important information or overlook potential connections. I’ve found it’s a good idea to faithfully transcribe … [Read more...]
Organize Your Genealogy by Drew Smith Book Review
“…when we’re disorganized, we lose precious time,” writes expert organizer and tech guru Drew Smith in his new book Organize Your Genealogy (FamilyTree Books, 2016)http://bit.ly/2CXHZLd. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a jar of Ancho Chili Powder in the depths of your kitchen cupboard or for … [Read more...]
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