Are you scratching your head over what to do first with your inherited family keepsakes? Wondering how to save your treasures from damage without breaking the bank? Find solutions in my special presentation Caring for Keepsakes: The Top 10 Family Heirlooms available to members at Legacy Family Tree Webinars, one of the greatest genealogy bargains online — only $49 for 12 months access to over 400 online webinars (more than 500 hours) plus instructor’s handouts. Subscribe or purchase the individual download at Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
I inherited my first BIG family archive from my grandmother about 2000. Everything had been stored in an old trunk for decades, and was moved into cardboard beer boxes by the time it came to me. Gradually, I moved the letters, photos, newspapers, and documents into archival storage boxes and started scanning individual items.
Then, another relative passed away and their treasures came home with me.
And another.
And another.
Along the way I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me keep my sanity and keep things organized. The biggest lesson learned is certainly:
Maintain Order in the Archive — keep collections together and avoid orphan heirlooms.
I share some of my favorite tips and photos from my own inherited treasures in this presentation, with preservation tips to help you care for your favorite heirlooms, from grandfather clocks to grandmother’s quilts, and from snapshots to diaries, books, and journals. Caring for Keepsakes: The Top 20 Family Heirlooms at Legacy Family Tree Webinars.
Sheri, I will miss you at Jamboree this year. It will be so calm without the hula and piata! Watch for my Rose Parade wave. ~ Denise
Thank you, Mariann, for the very nice note. The session will probably be archived and viewable later, too. Have a wonderful time making memories with your family. ~ Denise
Denise, I also have been inheriting The Stuff from family members and learning how to deal with it. I am so glad to have your eBook to guide me. On Sunday afternoon June 9th I'll be doing the "third act" of my nephew's graduation festivities, or else I'd be listening to your live stream. Your advice is always a great combination of meticulous care and common sense. Those who hear you will be lucky, and better at preserving treasures.
Denise Dahling! I will not be able to attend Jamboree this year – sob, sob, big crocodile tears – however I will be there in spirit and at your live-streamed presentation. Be sure to wave "Hello" to me so I don't feel so all alone.
Sheri