Preserve Your Family History

As you explore the lives of your ancestors, you should examine ways to share their stories with your family and future generations. Whether you want to preserve Grandma’s papers, identify and share old photographs, or ensure that heirloom objects and their history serve as vibrant memories of your ancestors, the Publishing & Preservation Track has some tips for you.

Publishing & Preservation

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – What Shall I Do with Grandma’s Papers?, Sharon Gillins
It’s not uncommon for family history researchers to “inherit” an eclectic collection of personal, business, or organizational records; the often-unwitting recipient of the collection is left to decide what should be done with the items. This session will explore options to help genealogists make reasoned decisions about the final disposition of a family or organizational manuscript collection. (All levels)

Saturday, 5:00 p.m. – Digital Preservation, Eric Wells
A large part of preserving a family’s heritage is preserving the physical objects associated with times, people, places, and stories. Learn how to digitally preserve photographs, letters, and heirlooms along with the pros and cons of current digitizing techniques and options. (Beginner, Intermediate)

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – Old Photographs: Identifying, Preserving and Sharing, Betsy Mills
Old photographs provide a window to our ancestors’ lives. Learn how to analyze them by identifying the type of photograph, the people in the photograph, the styles in the photograph, and other often-missed clues. Preserve those photographs by scanning and sharing them! This interactive session engages the audience and inspires them to go home and work on their own unidentified photographs. (All levels)

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