Preserving Family History
The following articles are about Preserving Family HistoryInterviewing Survivors and Liberators of World War II
Author - Jennifer M. AlfordSurvivors and liberators of World War II are dying every day. We need to take action now to see that their stories are preserved. Read More
15 Fabulous Themes for Your Next Family Reunion
Author - Lisa AlzoIf you've been attending reunions for many years, you might feel like you've played enough softball, pitched too many horseshoes, and need something to generate "reunion buzz." One way to create some fun is to have a theme reunion. Read More
Collaborate on Family History and Watch What Happens
Author - Jennifer HolikGenealogists tend to spend their research days alone or among others yet rarely speaking. It can be a solitary hobby or profession. Yet if we open our minds to collaboration, the possibilities of what can come from that are endless. Read More
Publish Your Family History Without Being Overwhelmed
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonWe are often encouraged to write our family history. So we learn to interview relatives, analyze records, write compelling narratives... Read More
Plot Like a Pro: Three Simple Steps to Creating a Compelling Family History Narrative
Author - Lisa Alzo"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
Author - Laura Cosgrove LorenzanaBeing 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
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonWe 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
Author - Stephanie Pitcher FishmanGenealogists 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
Author - Laura Cosgrove LorenzanaLong 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
Author - Stephanie Pitcher FishmanAs 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
Author - Lisa AlzoWith 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
Author - Laura Cosgrove LorenzanaWalking 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
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonFamily 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
Author - Lou LibertyWe 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
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonHave 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
Author - Lou LibertyIn 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
Author - Lisa AlzoMany 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
Author - Pamela AbramsonUnless 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
Author - Betty MaleskyNearly 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
Author - Lisa AlzoWhen 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
Author - Carolyn L. BarkleyA 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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