Preserving Family History
The following articles are about Preserving Family History
Plot Like a Pro: Three Simple Steps to Creating a Compelling Family History Narrative
"But, I'm not a professional writer." I have some good news for you: You don't have to be! Read More
Where Did This Stuff Come From: Acquisition and Provenance
Being able to tell the origin of family history materials will help you (and future researchers) evaluate them and more fully understand what they mean. Read More
Interviewing the Reluctant Relative
We often begin our family history research by asking living relatives what they know. Often they share memories and stories... Read More
Not Just Lines on a Page: Family Trees to Display and Share
Genealogists love to share their research. Parents and grandparents love to share their children's works of art (even if that... Read More
Appraise Your Family History Like an Archivist
Long before you get a box or folder of material in an archives, an archivist was hard at work performing... Read More
Remembering Grandma: Sharing Stories of Your Female Ancestors
As genealogists and family historians, we want to share our family's stories. We learn about amazing individuals through our research,... Read More
Five Easy Ways to Preserve and Share Family Recipes and Traditions
With the holiday season approaching our thoughts typically turn to sharing time and memories with family and friends. Food and... Read More
What Do I Do With All Of This Stuff: The Process of Processing
Walking into my Granny's apartment a few days after her death, I looked around and thought, "What are we... Read More
Write Your Life Story
Family historians do an amazing job of gathering facts about lives lived long ago. But sometimes we neglect to document... Read More
Knowing When To Say "No:" Small Archive To Museum Collection
We all know better than to store anything of value in a basement. Even in desert areas like New Mexico,... Read More
Family History Interviews: FAQ
Have you ever found a single genealogical source that's packed with family names, relationships, dates, personalities and stories? Even better,... Read More
The Gremlin, The Machine And The Quest
In the tale of the Fisher King, the Grail part of the King Arthur stories, Arthur's knights fail over and... Read More
Break That Writer's Block: Ten Tips To Tap Into Your Creative Muse
Many genealogists know all the tricks to successfully track their ancestors in online databases and paper records and have thoroughly... Read More
Do It Yourself Genealogy: Leaving A Written Legacy
Unless we're genealogists (and even then so) we all tend to grow up with only a vague sense of our... Read More
Breathe Life Into Your Ancestor's Story
Nearly all family researchers have one thing in common--we love doing research. Nothing equals the challenge of the hunt, the... Read More
Spring Clean Your Genealogy: Six Steps to Getting Started
When springtime finally arrives many of us take to sprucing up our homes and yards. But it's also a good... Read More
Get Organized: Basic Forms For Beginning Genealogists
A good genealogist is an organized genealogist. Consistent use of four organizational tools - pedigree charts, family group sheets, research logs and correspondence logs - will help you start out right. While many additional forms are available... Read More
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