Do you know what you are going to do with your genealogy research one day? You have spent a long, loving time gathering it, and you naturally want future generations to enjoy and benefit from it...
Category - Heirlooms
Unusual Sources for Finding Old Family Photos
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Here are four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs.
How to Properly Label Those Photos You Inherited
Genealogists inherit a lot of old photos. Here's how to properly label them.
A History of the Postcard
The history of the postcard is an oft-overlooked, but intriguing thing. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in...
Did Your Ancestors Keep Scrapbooks?
Did your ancestor keep a scrapbook? Here's how to find out, and what to do if you find one.
Identifying Old Photographs: How to Do It and How It Can Help Your Research
Learning how to identify the time period and people in old family photos is an art. It is also a worthy genealogical endeavor. Here's how to do it correctly.
How to Make Sure the Stories of Your Family Heirlooms Don’t Get Lost
Are you concerned about your family heirlooms? Will your children care as much about them as you? Here's how to preserve them for future generations.
Creating New Genealogists: The Secret
As genealogists, we want our children and grandchildren to be as interested in it as we are, so they will preserve, protect, and continue the work we’ve done. But, how do we instill this interest in...
How to Preserve Ancient Documents
Do you have any ancient genealogical documents in your collection? Here's how to preserve them for future generations.
The Top Three Reasons You Should Donate Your Genealogy Research to a Society
Have you ever considered donating your genealogical collection to a society? Here are three reasons why you should, as well as how to choose the best one for your research and heirlooms.
7 Things You Need to Know Before Organizing Your Genealogy Heirlooms
Do you have a lot of family heirlooms you need to organize? Here are some things you need to know before you do.
3 Photo Identification Tips You Never Knew
Most genealogists have at least a few old family photos they can’t identify. It is very frustrating to know you have photos of your ancestors, but can’t place them in time or space, or...
The History of Diaries: Did Your Ancestor Keep One?
Did your ancestor keep a diary? You may find a treasure trove of genealogical information in it if they did. Here's a history of diaries in America and how to find out if your ancestors kept them.
How to Find Family Members for Homeless Genealogical Artifacts
Did you get a family heirloom that doesn't belong to your family? Here's how to find it 's true owner and why you should do it.
Researching Old Photo Studios to Identify 19th Century Photographs
There are a lot of things you can use as clues in identifying old photographs. Hairstyles, clothing styles, and the type of photograph it is are just a few of them. Knowing the photo studio that took...
More Photo Identification Tips: Hairstyles of the 19th Century
Do you have old 19th-century photographs that you can’t identify? If these photos were handed down to you through your family, you are probably looking at your ancestors without knowing which...
Identifying the Era of a Photo By its Type
Identifying your family photographs starts with identifying what type they are. The type of photograph can reveal the era in which it was taken. I’ll talk about when you know the era… it can be...