The present decade has a lot in common with 1940 especially when it comes to the Can Do Volunteer Spirit that is creating a stir of activity around April 2nd release of the U.S. Census. If everyone who has benefited from an indexed census report joins the volunteer corps to help index and promote … [Read more...]
The 1940 U.S. Census Stooges Style – No Census, No Feeling
The Three Stooges In No Census, No Feeling, Part 1 Those 1940 US Census Enumerators had a real job, just like Larry, Moe, and Curly, and they took it seriously.They needed a district map, detailed instructions, and a set of forms. They might have also needed comfortable shoes, lunch, and a … [Read more...]
Before the Archive: Trash or Treasure (continued)
A few people have asked me to share how I am working through the boxes from my aunt’s estate. I wish I had a magic wand to make the entire project easier and less daunting, but each unique situation seems to call for reworking and refining the process. What is working for me with this estate … [Read more...]
My Needs and Wants for Genealogy Database Software; How Well Does Family Tree Maker Mac2 Measure Up?
The current discussion -- Nolichucky Roots, Genea-Musings, Marian's Roots and Rambles -- of database programs and research workflows prompted me to chime in with my two cents. Why use genealogy software? Mostly, to collect and organize my research in one place. The alternative in my world is utter … [Read more...]
“Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash” Book Review
I know, and you know, it doesn't make any sense to feel guilty about throwing away a 60-year-old plastic wedding topper coated with icing from a long-gone wedding cake. But, I do. Feel guilty. So, when I heard of a book titled, Don't Toss My Memories in the Trash, by professional organizer and … [Read more...]
Lessons from the Archive: Just Say No to Tape (Not-so Wordless Wednesday)
Adhesive tape from 1949 is causing some Un-Happy Days in the Archive today. Most of my relatives seem to have used either glue or corner hinges to attach photos to their album pages. Aunt Frances was the exception with this 1949 scrapbook of newspaper clippings from her senior year. You can easily … [Read more...]
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