tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63612630468265932342024-03-14T07:05:04.956-07:00A Genealogist In The ArchivesA blog by a Professional Genealogist who is the Houston County, TN. Archivist working in a county archives everydayMelissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-22891952625344025232024-03-14T07:04:00.000-07:002024-03-14T07:04:30.163-07:00Finding Unidentified Photographs in the Archives<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Finding a photograph of our ancestor can be a genealogical accomplishment and a reason to do the "Genealogy Happy Dance". Many genealogists, like myself, are still looking for their ancestor's photograph. Did you know that many archives have photograph collections? This fact may not be known by most genealogists because photograph collections are not in plain site and available in the research room. Photograph collections are usually housed in a records vault or in a back room in cold storage stacks.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiPq6zwdql45ZfXlcFLa53ME7fcj4MRhv4yHylX2Nv22ScYIpp-7FtYBkJsfCoWxdHwQ7PJ5FQ808dBMplDAvwC1LGvLeUFR39q-eonn3LXP-jK95-dTRod6KA8hdJdsqOLw4uqbF-ME/s1600/archivesrecordsroom.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiPq6zwdql45ZfXlcFLa53ME7fcj4MRhv4yHylX2Nv22ScYIpp-7FtYBkJsfCoWxdHwQ7PJ5FQ808dBMplDAvwC1LGvLeUFR39q-eonn3LXP-jK95-dTRod6KA8hdJdsqOLw4uqbF-ME/s320/archivesrecordsroom.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Stewart County, TN. Archives Back Room Stacks</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Photographs are donated to archives on a regular basis. A few years ago, the local newspaper in Houston County, Tennessee donated their entire collection of old photographs to the Houston County Archives. All photographs newspapers print are now taken digitally and never printed. These boxes of photographs included people, buildings, local events and many other subjects. The Houston County Archives is now processing these photographs, inventorying them and will eventually digitize them to be shared online. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrFltBtpg-f8IqrCnjeDRvTzky9y0dwtBse7wFsOOlICgdsCVKRXXBl3GDC2evj3pg-akpKqQmqhUrhu3MroVJk_ngbM3A-ayLk582jh6R50PgEooF5t-wzZQuvNhEdri1YE8JJY04c/s1600/Houston+County%252C+Tennessee+Schools+Records+Donation.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrFltBtpg-f8IqrCnjeDRvTzky9y0dwtBse7wFsOOlICgdsCVKRXXBl3GDC2evj3pg-akpKqQmqhUrhu3MroVJk_ngbM3A-ayLk582jh6R50PgEooF5t-wzZQuvNhEdri1YE8JJY04c/s320/Houston+County%252C+Tennessee+Schools+Records+Donation.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Donated Photo Albums, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Photographs of individuals, groups, couples and children are a big part of most photograph collections. Also, photographs of local buildings, houses and business can be part of the collection. There could also be school group photos, church Sunday school classes and the local Garden Club available in archived photograph collections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Whenever visiting an archive, always ask about their Photograph Collection. The archivist may first give you an index to look through. If you see something of interest, tell the archivist or make a written request that those particular photographs be pulled and brought to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When the archivist brings the photographs, do not be surprised if you are asked to wear gloves to handle them. The oils and dirt on hands can damage photographs if handled without gloves. Even though the photographs maybe contained in archival sleeves, gloves may still be required. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Tools of the Archivist, Including Gloves, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Ask about "Unidentified Photographs" in the collection. Almost all archives have unidentified photographs just waiting for someone to identify them. This group is usually the largest section of the photograph collection. If you know what your ancestor's looked like, please take time to search through the unidentified photographs to see if you can find identify any of the photographs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZAXdW5H6GQo0I9EsqDpM7ohuIjEgQ6pcjDu1vZcZLb5pr2WiESl15XSRYty7AQmCLVIjvw0oEmQk9xV9qkBoti_zY2uh5RtJPtm-eLkPnCso1Nm2ZwwxU0BdSa9_cHnBVXZxYxcw58k/s1600/Photo+of+Unknowns%252C+Willie+West+Broaddus+name+and+address+written+on+back.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZAXdW5H6GQo0I9EsqDpM7ohuIjEgQ6pcjDu1vZcZLb5pr2WiESl15XSRYty7AQmCLVIjvw0oEmQk9xV9qkBoti_zY2uh5RtJPtm-eLkPnCso1Nm2ZwwxU0BdSa9_cHnBVXZxYxcw58k/s320/Photo+of+Unknowns%252C+Willie+West+Broaddus+name+and+address+written+on+back.JPG" width="231" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Unidentified Group Photo, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It is always so sad when I receive a donation of photographs and most of them are unidentified. I look at the faces in those photographs and I know those people belong to someone who is doing genealogy research. I just wish I could reunite them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The next time you are visiting an archive, talking with the archivist on the phone or emailing them, ask about their photograph collections. You might be pleasantly surprised!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!!</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">***********</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Photographs Can be Found in Scrapbooks Too!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Check Out My Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><i>Scrapbooks: A Genealogist's Gold Mine</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s1600/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s320/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" width="320" /></a><div><br /></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-57285686964087061942024-03-12T06:54:00.000-07:002024-03-12T06:54:20.975-07:00Female Ancestors and Women's History Month<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">In genealogy, we say that everyone has a story to tell. As genealogists it is our job to document and tell the stories of our ancestors. Each person in our ancestry lived a unique life that only they could have lived. Good or bad, each person’s story should be told. Our female ancestors have a story to tell as well.</span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_acFVsFnRzipCyVmIO3eA00HPxLY6Qc9-fSb5C2UDKZVZUZbfXMuE6T75dRwAw55FXJij-TLCS51NdSLM1Nh8RbxAJlNZNuL9z_vPkcKzqPrfgZkM40MTg8R4lDoaIken9IO4K75OeQ/s1600/Josephine+Annette+Curtis+and+Agnes+Marie+Curtis%252C+Agnes+is+Grandmother+of+the+author%252C+ca.+1930%2527s%252C+courtesy+of+the+author.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="475" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_acFVsFnRzipCyVmIO3eA00HPxLY6Qc9-fSb5C2UDKZVZUZbfXMuE6T75dRwAw55FXJij-TLCS51NdSLM1Nh8RbxAJlNZNuL9z_vPkcKzqPrfgZkM40MTg8R4lDoaIken9IO4K75OeQ/s320/Josephine+Annette+Curtis+and+Agnes+Marie+Curtis%252C+Agnes+is+Grandmother+of+the+author%252C+ca.+1930%2527s%252C+courtesy+of+the+author.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Josephine Annette Curtis and Agnes Marie Curtis, ca. 1920's</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Female ancestors are very important to our genealogy research and should be researched with as much gusto as our male ancestors. You might think that researching your female ancestors is not productive to your genealogy research because they didn’t leave much in the way of records. I would say that they are just as important and in some cases can be more important than our male ancestors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqJnqwRkNXYrwiNx2tVCLomT4ef0BIpbSTJl3cd4BNyuIJMPqr_cnuIMIYCqVu_qIrZiEdmn_ZAHEvhv1ivPbOhpdXg6h2fQIsG4CbZ4mY_d9jtvF36iylZ54tDr2jCBAlu63vjdNGts/s1600/Lou+Tennessee+%2528Burnaine%2529+Sanders+and+Lucy+%2528Burnaine%2529+Sanders%252C+undated%252C+courtesy+of+the+author.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1600" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqJnqwRkNXYrwiNx2tVCLomT4ef0BIpbSTJl3cd4BNyuIJMPqr_cnuIMIYCqVu_qIrZiEdmn_ZAHEvhv1ivPbOhpdXg6h2fQIsG4CbZ4mY_d9jtvF36iylZ54tDr2jCBAlu63vjdNGts/s320/Lou+Tennessee+%2528Burnaine%2529+Sanders+and+Lucy+%2528Burnaine%2529+Sanders%252C+undated%252C+courtesy+of+the+author.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lou Tennessee (Burnaine) Sanders and Lucy (Burnaine) Sanders, undated</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></div><span>My genealogy friend Gena Philibert-Ortega is well known for her women's genealogy research and starting March 1st she is going to be blogging for the whole month of March about the women in our genealogy research and how to research them. She does this in honor of Women's History Month and this year is her 11th year of blog posts. Her theme this year is <i>Women's History Month Revisited</i>. You can check out Gena's posts at her blog at this link: <a href="https://philibertfamily.blogspot.com/">https://philibertfamily.blogspot.com/</a></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbcsyTX2f3Tq7h__79vwCIy6rNKJ1s7MNhQ1sLfY0AZqPLY-OF8sXIo30oJF9pTObl0sIHkc7GLNXe9IldwJcvUSfmemYYtjR1zXg0gJHRFiomUGBtnfh2cVjSRlXUyxB4xH5fO0rJupNHtgRPGpfUKyJaJQ906rbpP4ivNuS7epvGP8wvzempgKeA70/s889/WHM%20Snag%20it%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="889" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbcsyTX2f3Tq7h__79vwCIy6rNKJ1s7MNhQ1sLfY0AZqPLY-OF8sXIo30oJF9pTObl0sIHkc7GLNXe9IldwJcvUSfmemYYtjR1zXg0gJHRFiomUGBtnfh2cVjSRlXUyxB4xH5fO0rJupNHtgRPGpfUKyJaJQ906rbpP4ivNuS7epvGP8wvzempgKeA70/s320/WHM%20Snag%20it%20logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">We all research the male ancestors in our family to find the next generation and to see just how far back we can get. Researching your female ancestors can give you the same satisfaction. Remember, you are directly related to her parents, her grandparents, her great-grandparents, etc. Her ancestry could hold as much or more information than the males in your family. Try to research your female ancestors with the same goals in mind that you have with your male ancestors. You might be surprised at what you find. Female ancestors have a story to tell. Who’s going to tell it? Hopefully</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><u>YOU</u></b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AND ARCHIVES TODAY!</u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u><br /></u></b><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>******</b><br /><b><br /></b><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><u>Book Recommendation!</u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><b>From the Family Kitchen: Discover Your Food Heritage and Preserve Favorite Recipes </b></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>by Gena Philibert-Ortega</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Link: <a href="http://amzn.to/2FFa7EJ">http://amzn.to/2FFa7EJ</a></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yP5803SJDfUhPwXRNEXs7j39kcM6y2L4hg_Hf5rR1SMqAVEjEPPqJ8RNU9FI-U7VECZPcOlAD0rvJBc1bto__LcmUJiZ50HFbV0iNPyKlgsAICl8xkGCR4-5BK5O9LQ5S208FnwU_rM/s1600/51IxJ1o387L._SX380_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8yP5803SJDfUhPwXRNEXs7j39kcM6y2L4hg_Hf5rR1SMqAVEjEPPqJ8RNU9FI-U7VECZPcOlAD0rvJBc1bto__LcmUJiZ50HFbV0iNPyKlgsAICl8xkGCR4-5BK5O9LQ5S208FnwU_rM/s320/51IxJ1o387L._SX380_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg" width="244" /></a></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-86888183350635845952024-03-07T07:23:00.000-08:002024-03-07T07:23:47.497-08:00Preserving Your Ancestor's War Letters and V-Mail<p>Many genealogists have letters from their ancestor's during their time in the military and especially letters that were sent to family members during wartime. These letters can include handwritten letters, postcards and V-Mail. Also, among genealogical family papers could be Western Union Messages that was sent by the soldier or by the U.S. Government to advise the family of the death of their family member or other information.</p><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gSllPXtLpz8c9g7DWLS8Qrv5gCv0noSeixywYnHvUNs7zViY931_uSi8sXGNKYtmWCxPhDj-6mi9VgNl0Edsa0L9IYK5K40CJm503vZ1laR0BhPRVXrUUZZfRdwLqnxnxLK5TcmrQUA/s1600/WWII+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gSllPXtLpz8c9g7DWLS8Qrv5gCv0noSeixywYnHvUNs7zViY931_uSi8sXGNKYtmWCxPhDj-6mi9VgNl0Edsa0L9IYK5K40CJm503vZ1laR0BhPRVXrUUZZfRdwLqnxnxLK5TcmrQUA/s320/WWII+%25282%2529.jpg" width="165" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>WWII V-Mail Correspondence, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, how do we preserve this correspondence? Whether these letters date back to the Revolutionary War or as recent as last week, the process is the same and very easy for the genealogist to accomplish.<br /><br /><u>The archival materials you will need purchase:</u><br /><br />-Archival document sleeves to put the letters and documents in, these come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate the various sizes of stationary. </div><div>You can purchase these on Amazon at this link: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Trnosj">https://amzn.to/3Trnosj</a><br /><br />-Archival file folders, to put the documents that are in archival sleeves<br />You can purchase these on Amazon at this link: <a href="https://amzn.to/48E6YB6">https://amzn.to/48E6YB6</a><br /><br /></div><div>-Archival boxes, to put the file folders full of correspondence</div><div>You can purchase these on Amazon at this link: <a href="https://amzn.to/3v24Jd6">https://amzn.to/3v24Jd6</a><br /><br />I am asked all the time about whether or not the letters should be taken out of their envelopes and my answer is a resounding<b><u> YES</u></b>! Each and every letter should be removed from their envelope, unfolded and flattened. Place the letter <b><u>AND</u></b> the envelope in the same archival document sleeve. This keeps the envelope with the letter it belongs to and doesn't get mixed up with other letters. Be sure to fold down the flap on the envelope where the glue part is located. Even if there is no glue remaining, it doesn't need to touch the letter.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwMAPiVuGH8yO_W1doIvmMEpHw7e5u1zMKBEyLyq3JPeqHjBMoZSCv6UaiK6ggv5wQLKEASeejmmuPZEtbgfCAyjE71AcAl2_vhs_hA430Wj02PQE2Rv57hk0WcCQBABqVig1XeRr7H8/s1600/Picture2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuwMAPiVuGH8yO_W1doIvmMEpHw7e5u1zMKBEyLyq3JPeqHjBMoZSCv6UaiK6ggv5wQLKEASeejmmuPZEtbgfCAyjE71AcAl2_vhs_hA430Wj02PQE2Rv57hk0WcCQBABqVig1XeRr7H8/s320/Picture2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Correspondence in Vertical File, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Take the letters, postcards and other correspondence that you have put in archival sleeves and place them in archival file folders. You can put more than one letter in a file folder but I wouldn't put more than ten letters in one file folder. It is up to you how your label your file folders, however, a suggestion could be to put the file folders in chronological order.<br /><br />Once the correspondence has been put in archival sleeves and file folders, the folders then need to be stored in archival Hollinger boxes. Some like to store their file folders in filing cabinets and that is also acceptable. Be sure to label the Hollinger boxes so that it is known what is contained in them.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNca1FVpqd77bue8_WD6XxO3wpS5Vjyj3cB8PyC908JLHxMu2HQXN_PDBl5tDjFFGRrTfL_AKd3gunZ_xYpPmb5yQjOd810ITeVyuDDDB1fTOYdli3d0oj2gTEZanFoNggMCF_GKrFmg/s1600/WWII+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNca1FVpqd77bue8_WD6XxO3wpS5Vjyj3cB8PyC908JLHxMu2HQXN_PDBl5tDjFFGRrTfL_AKd3gunZ_xYpPmb5yQjOd810ITeVyuDDDB1fTOYdli3d0oj2gTEZanFoNggMCF_GKrFmg/s320/WWII+%25281%2529.jpg" width="164" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>V-Mail Correspondence, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />An additional way to preserve military correspondence is to transcribe all the letters and save those transcriptions electronically. So, if you have letters, postcards and V-mail from your ancestors when they were in the military, be sure to properly preserve them.<br /><br /><br /><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE!</u></b><br /><b><u><br /></u></b><b><u><br /></u></b><br /><b>*******</b><br /><br /><b>Want to know more about preserving old family letters?</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Preserving Old Family Letters: Tips from an Archivist</b></i><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1168" target="_blank"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1168</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WZu3nWRMyn_eWq52BvEsEYBSurrGWrAfyS6y9xZzEI_0Hs018nE1eWN9IfysslWbAuOR-gfgQeoxI1OxSYfCPJKe-5OyeiG-RO6n1NSfQvg3cumYhqSEhQf1dVArwCy7uTcMxZ_-Ls8/s1600/webinar-image_1466696944.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6WZu3nWRMyn_eWq52BvEsEYBSurrGWrAfyS6y9xZzEI_0Hs018nE1eWN9IfysslWbAuOR-gfgQeoxI1OxSYfCPJKe-5OyeiG-RO6n1NSfQvg3cumYhqSEhQf1dVArwCy7uTcMxZ_-Ls8/s320/webinar-image_1466696944.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-27405365435902445212024-03-05T09:02:00.000-08:002024-03-05T09:02:59.503-08:00Trains, Planes and Automobiles: Researching Our Ancestor's Transportation<p>As many of my genealogy friends and colleagues are traveling back home from RootsTech 2024, it got me to thinking about my own ancestors and how they traveled.</p><p>As genealogists, we should be documenting every aspect of our ancestor's lives. It's just not enough to only document their birth, marriage and death. Researching and documenting the events and aspects of our ancestors lives that come between those vital events is what tells our ancestor's life story.</p>Have you ever thought about documenting your ancestor's transportation? From the horse driven buckboard to the family station wagon, from the train to the airplane, our ancestors had many avenues of transportation and documenting this part of their lives can add to their life story.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WgkTFiEaLsKMk7IksCoKGMhBAH4_mcvI_1lFmstsSiXISyffNbrcdrljghrEAXcNiEl_Vr3yZMWYGy2ck__e0uhDJumxVVpRoYdbcG5gJkQF0hhPlyvfgmFoEclfW6eZm1YlJPzYRlw/s1600/1072115_10151537620410233_1194416817_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WgkTFiEaLsKMk7IksCoKGMhBAH4_mcvI_1lFmstsSiXISyffNbrcdrljghrEAXcNiEl_Vr3yZMWYGy2ck__e0uhDJumxVVpRoYdbcG5gJkQF0hhPlyvfgmFoEclfW6eZm1YlJPzYRlw/s320/1072115_10151537620410233_1194416817_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Wilson Averitt and Pearl Adams, ca. 1900, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />My Grandfather, Cody Lee LeMaster (1909-1972) never learned to drive. He always made sure the family lived near a bus station, bus stop, near a street car or lived close enough to everything so he could just walk. His philosophy when it came to family members wanting him to visit was "If they want me to visit them, they can come get me and bring me back home". He worked each and every day to provide for his family. He walked to work at Hamlin Metal Products, Corp. in Akron, Ohio until his death on November 18, 1972. He was holding the door open for a female worker and died of a heart attack on the spot. Knowing my Grandfather's thoughts and actions when it came to transportation has helped me understand why they lived where they lived.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVX4p_mo-KV05gWF6xuLtZz7nFmsD0ofDiZWZNRhdaJODC_tJjGsKs1m0hePx71Ar77Vhy2y9FKuAr0xRq1bGPw4GhSmzYdp6uVMRuIXc_qnf7c8I_85ZO8LGbLy1c0ywCazdRm5BuIk/s1600/Cody+Lee+LeMaster+and+Agnes+Marie+%2528Curtis%2529+LeMaster.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVX4p_mo-KV05gWF6xuLtZz7nFmsD0ofDiZWZNRhdaJODC_tJjGsKs1m0hePx71Ar77Vhy2y9FKuAr0xRq1bGPw4GhSmzYdp6uVMRuIXc_qnf7c8I_85ZO8LGbLy1c0ywCazdRm5BuIk/s320/Cody+Lee+LeMaster+and+Agnes+Marie+%2528Curtis%2529+LeMaster.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Cody Lee LeMaster and Agnes Marie (Curtis) LeMaster, My Grandparents</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Researching all the different types of transportation for my ancestors has been fun. I am fortunate in that I have photographs dating back to the 1940's of my family members with their vehicles. Talking to family members about the different kinds and makes of those automobiles, especially those that belonged to the person I am talking to has been interesting.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxF59E5w7r1MDyMHVqxO2PguoEuIaTxYtsgGGqT12QAiIO1t-z99a-oNuTM_4jwQkSp0i5lJMgl8e3V79aMlt3rZ9kKLj0FkL87Fp3_oz78QrcCJ9GpQsbmPmVTLZ2VLhrYTiVoveFhM/s1600/15.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxF59E5w7r1MDyMHVqxO2PguoEuIaTxYtsgGGqT12QAiIO1t-z99a-oNuTM_4jwQkSp0i5lJMgl8e3V79aMlt3rZ9kKLj0FkL87Fp3_oz78QrcCJ9GpQsbmPmVTLZ2VLhrYTiVoveFhM/s320/15.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>L-R Lanny Barker, Ruth Athalene (Burcham) Barker, Unknown, ca. 1940's</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />If you are not already researching your ancestor's transportation, consider adding it to the genealogy research to-do list. You just might be surprised by what you find!<br /><br /><br /><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</b></u><br /><br /><br />*******<br /><br /><b>Watch My Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Researching in Libraries and Archives: The Do's and Don'ts</b></i><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1142" target="_blank"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1142</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcir1TK-lj26jvPoU-aUgWIuCSV8g9JZKiSQCysP8NfavqVgPtyPYXgu5EUibizkzFUzEi_M_phWC6KO60aDsb8EG7cNLbi3eivL_v1SmtUH1ZRWo3ysJ3HtRmbZenk4NYHn8wUobKIhY/s1600/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcir1TK-lj26jvPoU-aUgWIuCSV8g9JZKiSQCysP8NfavqVgPtyPYXgu5EUibizkzFUzEi_M_phWC6KO60aDsb8EG7cNLbi3eivL_v1SmtUH1ZRWo3ysJ3HtRmbZenk4NYHn8wUobKIhY/s320/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-30555509264309439602024-02-27T06:51:00.000-08:002024-02-27T06:51:29.477-08:00RootsTech 2024: Genealogy Education at It's Best!<p>RootsTech 2024 starts in 3 days! This is the largest genealogical conference in the United States and possibly the world. This conference is an in-person as well as a virtual genealogy educational experience. If you have not registered for the FREE virtual aspect of RootsTech, you still can! Register at this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv3A19LT3DdZ7ZtS-ZSjz-Y3-vEa5cT2j-AW6pKhfLbsIDCIqt0TH9kBgmkYu3T8OdFvliw21IKCUuIbc5NYGQmqUahfB9CkV1pqCvlLWS90hDSmaZkbCsyv5hh7H1ypVEE8dQu2wpC2rN4pYAtCovVzIM4uyF0TnpdluFGKaecj4hOfLXf8i8UTNWG8/s675/Capture1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="675" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv3A19LT3DdZ7ZtS-ZSjz-Y3-vEa5cT2j-AW6pKhfLbsIDCIqt0TH9kBgmkYu3T8OdFvliw21IKCUuIbc5NYGQmqUahfB9CkV1pqCvlLWS90hDSmaZkbCsyv5hh7H1ypVEE8dQu2wpC2rN4pYAtCovVzIM4uyF0TnpdluFGKaecj4hOfLXf8i8UTNWG8/s320/Capture1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">RootsTech is one of the best opportunities for genealogists to educate themselves on a variety of genealogy subjects. When you visit the RootsTech website, you can follow the daily schedule of presentations at this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule?day=2024-02-29">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule?day=2024-02-29</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE958-mPJosE6BeJJl6nhfvIB9X4FkUiyfLM3_gFDnNYieHCIKJJcVpNuE_sutzQlqrTWJwHDBnXXaZ9dbqpo0PNBI4ZvvaPwYBXjgFi_Wn5m9Wcs4fjhGJb1v6RF0k52A21vwhOaGB5NVkqDxmpRpYrxhPZ2O4pYbQAq70cNQcUbublQCRGDlLfZ8e88/s1179/Capture2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="1179" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE958-mPJosE6BeJJl6nhfvIB9X4FkUiyfLM3_gFDnNYieHCIKJJcVpNuE_sutzQlqrTWJwHDBnXXaZ9dbqpo0PNBI4ZvvaPwYBXjgFi_Wn5m9Wcs4fjhGJb1v6RF0k52A21vwhOaGB5NVkqDxmpRpYrxhPZ2O4pYbQAq70cNQcUbublQCRGDlLfZ8e88/w419-h205/Capture2.JPG" width="419" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am giving two virtual presentations during RootsTech:<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Digging Into Finding Aids: The Road Map to Any Manuscript Collection</b></i></div><div>Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Time/2:30 p.m. Central Time</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStsWmg03g0ilTpx8P5thyhUnok-eHjLuGb1gKBUo_mI7j5Fl7o_-ITnYtkPzb27LDntjfHU9hEIDdnGTyK0irNQcGNLMUsKwWRF9enUrxo_OyDN5QYFiScSjb1xT857CuDLVd_R-eDBKRmDj4nul2O9MQXTiVGotiND8YcEFSPkEnFr7Y96hThVsov0A/s1053/Capture3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="1053" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStsWmg03g0ilTpx8P5thyhUnok-eHjLuGb1gKBUo_mI7j5Fl7o_-ITnYtkPzb27LDntjfHU9hEIDdnGTyK0irNQcGNLMUsKwWRF9enUrxo_OyDN5QYFiScSjb1xT857CuDLVd_R-eDBKRmDj4nul2O9MQXTiVGotiND8YcEFSPkEnFr7Y96hThVsov0A/w424-h144/Capture3.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Church Records in Archives</b></i></div><div>Friday, March 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time/4:00 p.m. Central Time</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WKqUPsIismvbhzPZIJ1wKro0J_xN53vVNmaMhIICoBmq0OFlgU-ook9vhF6yua7PMy26oGtejNJj7HtbRiHweaN5Ev0uyzLApkHofheDu2m9b0rp7huYxjDRXK2b2rGiqCC0a2bVGSfieqRjY_p87TY-QlJFD1qFCDqxn4zX0kYGkiHbAk5dSyDLy0U/s1042/Capture4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="1042" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WKqUPsIismvbhzPZIJ1wKro0J_xN53vVNmaMhIICoBmq0OFlgU-ook9vhF6yua7PMy26oGtejNJj7HtbRiHweaN5Ev0uyzLApkHofheDu2m9b0rp7huYxjDRXK2b2rGiqCC0a2bVGSfieqRjY_p87TY-QlJFD1qFCDqxn4zX0kYGkiHbAk5dSyDLy0U/w440-h150/Capture4.JPG" width="440" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Attending RootsTech, whether in-person or virtually, is one of the best genealogical educational gifts you can give yourself! <b><u>Register for FREE to attend virtually today!</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u>Have Tennessee ancestors?</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u>Check Out My Legacy Family Tree Webinar</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u>The Tennessee State Library and Archives: A Mega Archives for Your Tennessee Ancestors</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=7644">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=7644</a></u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYY_OUT7CA5VXC8BzsBNLAKnj_VgAWzH-oU4CfBklfJ6u4f7Prpb10EDZcQm4RwA3nHuYQzVICXKvl4NdCMUOPCM8_HHggT6Ua4Wzkudu7-qwl1Edf5QjbekW2u5GZKOxpp0TUFylH3WQVuURzF89CCV5WVbBbQL9VJ4AwMz52t9-hVVUO0l6jPkxVpkQ/s378/TSLA.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="378" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYY_OUT7CA5VXC8BzsBNLAKnj_VgAWzH-oU4CfBklfJ6u4f7Prpb10EDZcQm4RwA3nHuYQzVICXKvl4NdCMUOPCM8_HHggT6Ua4Wzkudu7-qwl1Edf5QjbekW2u5GZKOxpp0TUFylH3WQVuURzF89CCV5WVbBbQL9VJ4AwMz52t9-hVVUO0l6jPkxVpkQ/s320/TSLA.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></b><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-44282782264500436102024-02-20T09:00:00.000-08:002024-02-20T09:00:30.735-08:00Archives Have Genealogy and Family History Books!<p><span style="text-align: justify;">When you think of an archive, maybe you think of original documents, vertical files and manuscript collections. But do you think of genealogical, historical and family history books being in archives? You should!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Many of our wonderful archives have a section of historical and genealogical books. These books can be located in the research area where the researcher can access them easily and research in them. Yet some archives keep their books in back rooms on shelves and require the researcher make a request to see them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGooGkPeMJTzAVuXKudn5cn6935YVVncwouTCbmflAvkAlGJVN_CGa7QIDLxTql_D-EKJUjrS5JLvgWjPxoXUAEPwCpaodS5pwls3ZZhqwniJjoRKzwa7XiiW2yOFtTX-WJVlAUgvfUc/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGooGkPeMJTzAVuXKudn5cn6935YVVncwouTCbmflAvkAlGJVN_CGa7QIDLxTql_D-EKJUjrS5JLvgWjPxoXUAEPwCpaodS5pwls3ZZhqwniJjoRKzwa7XiiW2yOFtTX-WJVlAUgvfUc/s320/IMG_0001.jpg" width="246" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><em>Houston County, Tennessee Pictorial History Book, Located in Houston County, TN. Archives</em></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">These collection of books could include just about anything. They could include local histories of the area and all the different communities. They could include donated published family histories of various surnames. There could even be pictorial history books of the local area and the surrounding areas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">In order to access these books or an index of what is available, ask the archivist. Many records collections, books and other items are stored in back rooms or vaults and asking the archivist about what is available is a must for every genealogist. Archivists are there to help you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Books on families are donated to archives all the time. Many genealogists have done the research, compiled the genealogies and then published a book. It is possible the local archive could have a copy of that family book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtss4UyCCC4zn7nlZl2dWq5ECqfB3uWjimoal0uBRvqykPxuca3uS7WHv0t2nWMMr6bVsOxI1DCE2XRxEvnN4GXi6Iqg_se2S3mUDbHmAALtd60LKPIFpa6Ab4Z0uUig_6ZIovT16OJcA/s1600/IMG_0003.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtss4UyCCC4zn7nlZl2dWq5ECqfB3uWjimoal0uBRvqykPxuca3uS7WHv0t2nWMMr6bVsOxI1DCE2XRxEvnN4GXi6Iqg_se2S3mUDbHmAALtd60LKPIFpa6Ab4Z0uUig_6ZIovT16OJcA/s320/IMG_0003.jpg" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><em>The Adams Family Kith and Kin, Located in the Houston County, TN. Archives</em></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Books about local communities is also a popular book found in an archive. These could be a published book on a small area of a county that was once a booming area but today is just a spot in the road. These types of books could have history about the families that lived in the area or founded the area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAjKUudo-0VOfOB7bwu0vdxHhJJqSTAbD7T_wm-xJedgxMXCz7HCcEUETemN2CzehoSV10jioWXWmS4K7eRcWCwOIZWMH0T7L5e_6Q4YwHkUfcamLZU6UCuHYv8v50sOmOZSX-pjsTm0/s1600/IMG_0002.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAjKUudo-0VOfOB7bwu0vdxHhJJqSTAbD7T_wm-xJedgxMXCz7HCcEUETemN2CzehoSV10jioWXWmS4K7eRcWCwOIZWMH0T7L5e_6Q4YwHkUfcamLZU6UCuHYv8v50sOmOZSX-pjsTm0/s320/IMG_0002.jpg" width="233" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><em>Danville, Tennessee: Gone....But Not Forgotten, Located in Houston County, TN. Archives</em></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Libraries are not the only place that could have published books for your family, the local community or the local area in general. Archives have these types of books too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">*******</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong>Are you intimidated about visiting archives? Maybe you get overwhelmed when you walk through the door?</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong>Get my Legacy QuickGuide and Get Tips About Researching in Libraries and Archives!</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><i>Researching in Libraries and Archives</i></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rJaXBBZ7B2miyPI060o6aDQhVZ4v7htGF7WXR1E7HRZENwI6M7r9qREwyZQkdena9oPXCVKr2-mIepQ9z0relXiI7fuufF6muq0r6FtBrLI2Q-EZHsEhU_LNX2-Zw-eG8v5x9zrf7sE/s1600/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rJaXBBZ7B2miyPI060o6aDQhVZ4v7htGF7WXR1E7HRZENwI6M7r9qREwyZQkdena9oPXCVKr2-mIepQ9z0relXiI7fuufF6muq0r6FtBrLI2Q-EZHsEhU_LNX2-Zw-eG8v5x9zrf7sE/s320/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-85308080159489213092024-02-13T07:45:00.000-08:002024-02-13T07:45:23.702-08:00RootsTech 2024! Don't Miss It!<p>I am happy to announce that RootsTech 2024 is only 15 days away! The hybrid conference will take place February 29th to March 2nd and it's going to be a great event.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNH4Uh9Fo5qXF7wNJjO59CAryfyV5O0LxIS870we4quo4efWKqBeVXKWfFXeZHeCFcUGt6Ayyk_gTF5379f1lRuMWJ-h1cQ6t0C-zQ24-sc1cVeHVqO1UNoJ6C62k4O8e-GkaQbNYw307Y74pp1pcq5OBk3dmv5_P9CbTm52J7OU4xO69Gs_t7oTjpgD8/s675/Capture1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="675" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNH4Uh9Fo5qXF7wNJjO59CAryfyV5O0LxIS870we4quo4efWKqBeVXKWfFXeZHeCFcUGt6Ayyk_gTF5379f1lRuMWJ-h1cQ6t0C-zQ24-sc1cVeHVqO1UNoJ6C62k4O8e-GkaQbNYw307Y74pp1pcq5OBk3dmv5_P9CbTm52J7OU4xO69Gs_t7oTjpgD8/s320/Capture1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This annual genealogical conference is available to anyone who can attend in-person or to anyone who would like to attend virtually. <div><br /></div><div>To register for the in-person or virtual event, click this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfMAohqUermUS8vDOaMCT3s1noC34c9gI6ffdZ6XMJe9fIwbe5C3ecYckGRdsBA1ybs7Ex5RD9GKgPbyngZkLbicQRV4KuY_aPINI2BQ9wr6eS9qlKQuz5xU0rvsHfWkYeYXyqJbx8nFQua2tHf2quKPflnygBJGYkp1orQu9663uw0fvXjdUZN3ZfP8/s659/Capture4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="659" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfMAohqUermUS8vDOaMCT3s1noC34c9gI6ffdZ6XMJe9fIwbe5C3ecYckGRdsBA1ybs7Ex5RD9GKgPbyngZkLbicQRV4KuY_aPINI2BQ9wr6eS9qlKQuz5xU0rvsHfWkYeYXyqJbx8nFQua2tHf2quKPflnygBJGYkp1orQu9663uw0fvXjdUZN3ZfP8/s320/Capture4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There is a cost for the in-person event but the virtual registration is 100% FREE!</div><div><br /></div><div>You can even Create Your RootsTech 2024 Schedule. Check out the speakers for the 3-day event and craft your own schedule at this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAnFmFhf4o5eXR62RufqlLZ_B-xWT-pfLCB53v-iQBENm-nikpAdrAxnZwz6wiaCnQJMH84M9M1fsEUiv2B1tSInbaebonJS3Wehb7GTgvjpvJ3fXY_4UWDFP156F12QIGuXaFFeopYTx2HqB0RFIdXAtP8G240RQYvd6AW0NEOuS61q4p0vGBoOrRvo/s1038/Capture5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="1038" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAnFmFhf4o5eXR62RufqlLZ_B-xWT-pfLCB53v-iQBENm-nikpAdrAxnZwz6wiaCnQJMH84M9M1fsEUiv2B1tSInbaebonJS3Wehb7GTgvjpvJ3fXY_4UWDFP156F12QIGuXaFFeopYTx2HqB0RFIdXAtP8G240RQYvd6AW0NEOuS61q4p0vGBoOrRvo/w377-h130/Capture5.JPG" width="377" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p>Every year at RootsTech there are Keynote Speakers and this year is no exception. This year the keynote speakers are Lynne M. Jackson, Henry Cho, Nancy Borowick, Katie James and Steve Rockwood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDXY__zT3ZPVOgWMpW_h0xeDa8IjQyPoHvTmYYnGvl4pVcQ5pHKdSTzvor51tDi-aLU_zagmQ8Kfs8Qxw9N87vOdw21jgGoxb-j1M6a0kxplK63d66cWY7KkZITYDXT6mGKVesHF06pjMiILWPFI_DLNl1TTJ23kvPiKBAurS5oMA9d8fzyMskls4gaI/s1305/Capture6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="1305" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDXY__zT3ZPVOgWMpW_h0xeDa8IjQyPoHvTmYYnGvl4pVcQ5pHKdSTzvor51tDi-aLU_zagmQ8Kfs8Qxw9N87vOdw21jgGoxb-j1M6a0kxplK63d66cWY7KkZITYDXT6mGKVesHF06pjMiILWPFI_DLNl1TTJ23kvPiKBAurS5oMA9d8fzyMskls4gaI/w367-h165/Capture6.JPG" width="367" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>RootsTech is all about connections. Discover your connections with relatives around the world through Relatives at RootsTech, check out this cool way to connect with cousins you didn't even know you had around the world: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I will be presenting two LIVE presentations at RootsTech! Sign up to attend my live virtual presentations and put them on your RootsTech Calendar:</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Melissa Barker RootsTech Virtual Presentations</u></b></p><p><b>Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Central, <i>Digging Into Finding Aids: The Road Map to Any Manuscript Collection</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b>Friday, March 1, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Central, <i>Church Records in Archives</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i>Here is my speaker page where you can add my presentations to your calendar or watch them virtually and you can also watch for FREE my previous RootsTech presentations. <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/melissa-barker/en">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/melissa-barker/en</a></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZTlhHmhliXdBU6TG81Oaeh39kWz0MkTiG4PgX4cx5T92-9egXo_4fZagUJ_qGNfr_ZIYH6dPm8eJ-mR6F0gMfAhAsDxfeL-1t0a3UKM_-KFIASAHEvThsSeO_duyVJt0ubSH7oKKs7mrVnuByOPFvde2c5DbwiWLTicIptd32GBT41lNSvlTSxNUUcE/s544/Capture7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="544" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZTlhHmhliXdBU6TG81Oaeh39kWz0MkTiG4PgX4cx5T92-9egXo_4fZagUJ_qGNfr_ZIYH6dPm8eJ-mR6F0gMfAhAsDxfeL-1t0a3UKM_-KFIASAHEvThsSeO_duyVJt0ubSH7oKKs7mrVnuByOPFvde2c5DbwiWLTicIptd32GBT41lNSvlTSxNUUcE/s320/Capture7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So, get ready for RootsTech 2024! Register Today!</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 18.73px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><u>Remember: It's Not All Online, Contact or Visit and Archive Today!</u></h3><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;">It's Not All Online: Researching In Archives Webinar!</u><u></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Researching in archives, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, courthouses and any other repository can be intimidating. This webinar will show you how to plan ahead for a successful research trip and also help you with your "To-Do List" once you get there. Contacting or visiting an archive will help the genealogist be more successful in their genealogy research.</div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145</a></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s1600/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" style="margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 16px;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s320/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-55998443096523726332024-02-08T07:06:00.000-08:002024-02-08T07:06:25.511-08:00Genealogy Records Off the Beaten Path<p>Court records, deeds records, scrapbooks, photographs... these are some of the more well known record groups that most researchers access when they visit an archive, historical society or library. </p><div>But did you know that there are numerous other record groups and types that are housed in archives that are almost never requested to be viewed by researchers. Why is that? Maybe it's because the researcher doesn't know these wonderful collections exist.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPNX60M-DR2Ux_JoCEkDPQz1iwoNC8hlNv7Wfg-OX4gdPnaUnkznqqNeeIczZqm85J7jPtjBDefnvp1AqiYYPeSgOq5-EzSMdCGVN0nWxTCNcTOpKNvGVyf_8m-L6K5DCmFmw4F4fOuc/s1600/10341689_10152077489950233_7619040774056628680_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPNX60M-DR2Ux_JoCEkDPQz1iwoNC8hlNv7Wfg-OX4gdPnaUnkznqqNeeIczZqm85J7jPtjBDefnvp1AqiYYPeSgOq5-EzSMdCGVN0nWxTCNcTOpKNvGVyf_8m-L6K5DCmFmw4F4fOuc/s320/10341689_10152077489950233_7619040774056628680_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Wisdom Lodge #300 Newspaper Clipping, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: 12.8px;"> </i></div><br />Here are 5 tips for genealogy researchers to learn about and view unique records in the archives where their ancestors lived:<br /><div><br /></div><div>1. Plan, plan, plan! Every genealogist who visits an archives, historical society or library to do research needs to have a research plan in place before they step foot in the door of the facility. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Ask the archivist or librarian what record collections they have that are unique or unknown to the general public. Possibly there is an index of what is in the collection or better yet a Finding Aid.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Ask the archivist or librarian to allow you to view all of their records indexes or all of their Finding Aids. Most repositories will have these printed and in notebooks or they will be available on patron computers in the facility.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKLjqxKkkvv8v3WKMtEt7vMRObmCQ9X_qacTfb4r9Lx03Cw0kgVJuOv96W0LMtDzCgZ7uCTKcMjsJio4qEspiRMD_8121qyVhTRHRQ5PYzBNBe8u-Mdb0JNcFKDXTs1vixzFW94GgZLM/s1600/10562595_10152254716435233_9058470716832246578_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKLjqxKkkvv8v3WKMtEt7vMRObmCQ9X_qacTfb4r9Lx03Cw0kgVJuOv96W0LMtDzCgZ7uCTKcMjsJio4qEspiRMD_8121qyVhTRHRQ5PYzBNBe8u-Mdb0JNcFKDXTs1vixzFW94GgZLM/s320/10562595_10152254716435233_9058470716832246578_o.jpg" width="272" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Election Worker's Payroll Request, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: 12.8px;"> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></i></div>4. Specifically ask to view the Vertical File Collection index. This index will be alphabetical and will include surnames as well as subjects such as "Erin United Methodist Church". Each file could contain just about anything. Remember...Vertical Files are like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get!</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Specifically ask to view the index to the Manuscript Collection. Again, this listing will be alphabetical. The titles could be named anything, some of the more familiar titles will look something like this: "John Doe's Family Papers 1812-1900", "Erin Methodist Church 1848-1920". These collections could be contained in one box or in multiple boxes. The Finding Aid for the collection will help you decipher what is in the collection.<br /><br />The next time you visit an archives, historical society or library to dig up those records on your ancestors, try these 5 tips to help you find those unique records, the ones that will tell more of your ancestor's story, the ones that will put "meat on your ancestors' bones"!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</u></b><br /><br /><b>****</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Want to know more about researching in archives?</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree QuickGuide:</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Researching in Libraries and Archives: The Do's and Don'ts</b></i><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><b>PDF Version: <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159"> http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159</a></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7AdVOnw_CPxwjM_UFFJZjTAoS5DPfKVVqxJnXcJwHlKvD7AN86pL3oXgkH7kyiqMjjWYbN4y2PHyB-iirLGZSKDkCV-psDG5A83v9RrBs78zUSsCM63PaQCpD7GJQCDQZ4BCzXJo4CI/s1600/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7AdVOnw_CPxwjM_UFFJZjTAoS5DPfKVVqxJnXcJwHlKvD7AN86pL3oXgkH7kyiqMjjWYbN4y2PHyB-iirLGZSKDkCV-psDG5A83v9RrBs78zUSsCM63PaQCpD7GJQCDQZ4BCzXJo4CI/s320/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><b>A Great Companion QuickGuide is:</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>It's Not All Online: Researching in Archives</b></i><br /><b><br /></b><b>PDF Version: <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1202">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1202</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZkK818u_tE2wC_jLYNaphhyRn1CplZydM6C9Y-0L3Do2X953m3H4zOiDMuc_U53Uu1LmBXXXFcY6WwHqzNnPj5BBnpJhcDRE5B5s12S6p9pxRwLpC_ISLYBdvFhiEWRiJumkUZzzLYg/s1600/It%2527s%252520Not%252520All%252520Online.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZkK818u_tE2wC_jLYNaphhyRn1CplZydM6C9Y-0L3Do2X953m3H4zOiDMuc_U53Uu1LmBXXXFcY6WwHqzNnPj5BBnpJhcDRE5B5s12S6p9pxRwLpC_ISLYBdvFhiEWRiJumkUZzzLYg/s320/It%2527s%252520Not%252520All%252520Online.jpg" width="197" /></a></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-2680039476162286442024-02-01T07:16:00.000-08:002024-02-01T07:16:51.866-08:00Archived Records Tell the Story of Our Ancestor's Daily Lives<p>As genealogists, we are always searching for the basic genealogy records for our ancestors: birth certificates, marriage records, death certificates, census records, etc. But have you given any thought to your ancestor's daily lives, the daily activities and the records that could have been produced?</p><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A local archive is a genealogist's gold mine when it comes to finding records and ephemera about our ancestor's daily lives and activities. Many times these types of records are not online and can only be accessed on site at the archive.</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 157.51px; margin-right: 157.51px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; padding: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsagoZ6lC0VjyPakxqHDUbJapbNb0y0j6XH0DpBA88Z4s1dziksbBaVGtDeerCfYHu8JfWkDwfIQ0rnLPdpgjypZVV48s8I6kvVOcuGsbS0-Ltxj466h1erTsrZ4QepDUsYjR-jenYiDg/s1600/11954597_10153230209720233_3467991090912785546_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsagoZ6lC0VjyPakxqHDUbJapbNb0y0j6XH0DpBA88Z4s1dziksbBaVGtDeerCfYHu8JfWkDwfIQ0rnLPdpgjypZVV48s8I6kvVOcuGsbS0-Ltxj466h1erTsrZ4QepDUsYjR-jenYiDg/s320/11954597_10153230209720233_3467991090912785546_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></td></tr><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; padding-top: 4px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding-top: 0px;">W.V. Pulley Probate File. Houston County, Tennessee Archives</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">For instance, your female ancestors and maybe even your male ancestors, shopped at the local grocery store. Maybe your curious about the prices of groceries or what was available. Local mercantile and store records can help you tell that story. You could even find store ledgers in the archive that may have your ancestor's account listed by name with the items they purchased and the cost of each item.</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 125.93px; margin-right: 125.93px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; padding: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbS5kkyVTussIXDuJ3RW3k1YeNlukX1I4Y7yUVjrDjRtYzweqIePmM3xyWkhPgfvnDbLUc7IBjGPTom-PGzB5xjSOgUHDspq35x2tDx4ToPHPAUfprO9JSavoOFN_rQ5yHwFm_mM0QtE/s1600/10369110_10152156577280233_3358485638742116664_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbS5kkyVTussIXDuJ3RW3k1YeNlukX1I4Y7yUVjrDjRtYzweqIePmM3xyWkhPgfvnDbLUc7IBjGPTom-PGzB5xjSOgUHDspq35x2tDx4ToPHPAUfprO9JSavoOFN_rQ5yHwFm_mM0QtE/s320/10369110_10152156577280233_3358485638742116664_n.jpg" width="232" /></a></div></td></tr><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; padding-top: 4px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding-top: 0px;">Skelton's Supermarket Flyer ca. 1962. Houston County, Tennessee Archives</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Banking Records. Did your ancestor have a bank account or did their banking at the local bank? Banking records can help us when we are trying to piece together our ancestor's financial matters. Banking ledgers are a great resource and can sometimes be found at local or state archives.</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 85.85px; margin-right: 85.85px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; padding: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEille-ikAa_cQxc_dPyeiFVU_JSYlcP31cJsYSHB5KEBUOb7WqaumfQSS7YnwL3zrPccL4gzwK5w9cL2MoHgZCbkPlOn73O5ucUiYTIsWIX34wsmm01w4mF3UuHXxdZeKz6Uj4wTP9lTqY/s1600/12249950_10153220520275233_1338099357152662397_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEille-ikAa_cQxc_dPyeiFVU_JSYlcP31cJsYSHB5KEBUOb7WqaumfQSS7YnwL3zrPccL4gzwK5w9cL2MoHgZCbkPlOn73O5ucUiYTIsWIX34wsmm01w4mF3UuHXxdZeKz6Uj4wTP9lTqY/s320/12249950_10153220520275233_1338099357152662397_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></td></tr><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; padding-top: 4px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding-top: 0px;">Erin Bank and Trust Notes Left at the Bank, ca. 1898. Houston County, Tennessee Archives</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Entertainment! Your ancestor's worked hard but they also played when they got the chance. Maybe your ancestors went dancing, went to the local church social or maybe they saw the latest movie release. Don't think of your ancestors as always putting in a hard days work. When they had the chance, they may have attended the local movie theatre and checked out the latest movie release!</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 139.54px; margin-right: 139.54px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; padding: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUiVbJYpYJgDZQ4KPyNIF-_3WavGx5HHs0K8MC0W-DB8OzH0KnNhIBTmxmhZkUovK1V9lvScpV6P6ecouGZpgtlx4I2oVY06WClDgj0jMMxlebN6weM7-2Gkx7orpOY3YPvKjQ8JYNqE/s1600/5941_10151344103780233_693814818_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimUiVbJYpYJgDZQ4KPyNIF-_3WavGx5HHs0K8MC0W-DB8OzH0KnNhIBTmxmhZkUovK1V9lvScpV6P6ecouGZpgtlx4I2oVY06WClDgj0jMMxlebN6weM7-2Gkx7orpOY3YPvKjQ8JYNqE/s320/5941_10151344103780233_693814818_n.jpg" width="255" /></a></div></td></tr><tr style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; padding-top: 4px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding-top: 0px;">Erin Theatre Handbill, ca. 1958. Houston County, Tennessee Archives</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">These are just some of the types of records that are in our archives, the possibilities are endless!</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">It is important that we collect those basic records that give us dates of when our ancestors lived and the milestones in their lives. But it is just as important to seek out records and ephemera that help to tell our ancestor's full story. Finding records about all aspects of their daily lives will help us to understand our ancestors better and hopefully bring them to life!</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 18.73px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><u>Remember: It's Not All Online, Contact or Visit and Archive Today!</u></h3><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;">It's Not All Online: Researching In Archives Webinar!</u><u></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Researching in archives, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, courthouses and any other repository can be intimidating. This webinar will show you how to plan ahead for a successful research trip and also help you with your "To-Do List" once you get there. Contacting or visiting an archive will help the genealogist be more successful in their genealogy research.</div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145</a></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s1600/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" style="margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 16px;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s320/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-56808747445507670052024-01-30T08:23:00.000-08:002024-01-30T08:23:28.925-08:00Nesting Boxes for Small Storage Spaces<p>Let's face it, as genealogists we can collect a lot of "stuff"! Even if we try to digitize all that we can and do away with as much paper as we can, we sill have genealogy "stuff".</p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn-xPnlAzqSx8B5mhyphenhyphen2rzgNt0c_vUSTxEpLxn_WjftN71wMeSAEOb1hXJxPfDFwDvkKzeEVtxhCNkuOPzwEHFYNASD4GQUpVh7VFxkyW7QbmKim9FmfMduikQ6waR3hV17OpfXqhA55M/s1600/10177478_10152040830790233_8114054322552571019_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwn-xPnlAzqSx8B5mhyphenhyphen2rzgNt0c_vUSTxEpLxn_WjftN71wMeSAEOb1hXJxPfDFwDvkKzeEVtxhCNkuOPzwEHFYNASD4GQUpVh7VFxkyW7QbmKim9FmfMduikQ6waR3hV17OpfXqhA55M/s320/10177478_10152040830790233_8114054322552571019_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Lyle Family Records Collection, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />A storage space tip that I can give you is to use nesting boxes. In fact, Gaylord Archival has produced a <b><u>NEW</u></b> line of nesting boxes that are great for small spaces.<br /><br />Nesting boxes are smaller boxes that fit into a larger box. This way you can preserve several different items in small archival boxes and then nest those boxes into a standard archival storage carton.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ06VfRsjau04cg14G6-46RGwLDPg3xPc1_47Pgj6cbJ6z3yIoVl01zziypYTqdpJb6aIorDciELIHyXW0TKY3kS4KTBSaFg6o4ey6MYNwpo0hyphenhyphenxXyaDOhiR1TlzSEBcsylwLq3QdmE2c/s1600/71Fj%252BoGXriL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="1500" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ06VfRsjau04cg14G6-46RGwLDPg3xPc1_47Pgj6cbJ6z3yIoVl01zziypYTqdpJb6aIorDciELIHyXW0TKY3kS4KTBSaFg6o4ey6MYNwpo0hyphenhyphenxXyaDOhiR1TlzSEBcsylwLq3QdmE2c/s320/71Fj%252BoGXriL._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Gaylord Archival Nesting Boxes</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Now you can preserve your smaller family heirlooms in their own box but yet fit these nesting boxes into one large box that fits nicely on a shelf in your closet where it is cool, dark and dry, just the right climate conditions to preserve such items.<br /><br />Each box is sold separately so you can mix and match box sizes or choose multiples of the same size box to suit the needs of your collection. Once you have filled the smaller boxes you can then layer them as you would like into the large archival storage carton.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7FjqaP2Agb02C5tOK7d8tFGQtIgqPuFePqBVObJEYfr6sF8YATi-tqXWaFAwFv1TEXBamzG3EG49fEtN_tKUb9VSZTWNYzgdwIYqswhiarSeD7F_SlAf8a9uCUcQUVFZu_jp8M8M_7I/s1600/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7FjqaP2Agb02C5tOK7d8tFGQtIgqPuFePqBVObJEYfr6sF8YATi-tqXWaFAwFv1TEXBamzG3EG49fEtN_tKUb9VSZTWNYzgdwIYqswhiarSeD7F_SlAf8a9uCUcQUVFZu_jp8M8M_7I/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Gaylord Archival Nesting Boxes</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />You can purchase these very useful nesting boxes from their catalog on the<br />Gaylord Archival Website: <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/">http://www.gaylord.com/</a><br /><br />I have chosen to use these nesting boxes for the Fenton Glass Shoes that I inherited from my Mom after her passing in June of 2017. I have 20 of them which I have wrapped each one with archival tissue paper and put each one in a separate nesting box. Once all the glass shoes have been boxed, I then put all the nesting boxes in the standard archival storage carton. These precious family heirlooms are now protected, preserved and in one box that stores very nicely on my closet shelf.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmjxPB2Bu7iwGzbd27ILeW4d1ocCrxWlNyvBqBHsmNEYGaxVxQ4qAc5hd3RYvSBC3cc7c_cdnw5NWONP6PGBzQCRWh8gMtUTvOf5Hdmz1k3VlrEZMRFpcfogIQSIlytBWy0igDiYTSLg/s1600/10027977565_cf9cfbf7b7_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1024" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmjxPB2Bu7iwGzbd27ILeW4d1ocCrxWlNyvBqBHsmNEYGaxVxQ4qAc5hd3RYvSBC3cc7c_cdnw5NWONP6PGBzQCRWh8gMtUTvOf5Hdmz1k3VlrEZMRFpcfogIQSIlytBWy0igDiYTSLg/s320/10027977565_cf9cfbf7b7_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Fenton Glass Slippers</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />So, if you have a small space to store your family heirlooms, I would highly recommend Gaylord Archival <b><u>NEW</u></b> Nesting Boxes!<br /><br /><b><u>Remember: It's Not All Online, Contact or Visit an Archive Today!!</u></b><br /><br /><b>*****</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Want to Learn More from The Archive Lady?</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Check Out My Webinars and QuickGuides over at Legacy Family Tree Webinars:</b><br /><b><br /></b><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2967"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2967</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWGoIODKWg_-QrmPgbrPywJIHYZtQBjnYr2qyUSnlNd4CVHuRLZK2yw7seikg_KRKSaXXVWOfegjL3odL03QKvIImGdw6twUI82nRRQ7fZBun4N-g1L4nnyGZJwsUf58-ZdlW7bJIJ34/s1600/Legacy+Webinars.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1216" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWGoIODKWg_-QrmPgbrPywJIHYZtQBjnYr2qyUSnlNd4CVHuRLZK2yw7seikg_KRKSaXXVWOfegjL3odL03QKvIImGdw6twUI82nRRQ7fZBun4N-g1L4nnyGZJwsUf58-ZdlW7bJIJ34/s320/Legacy+Webinars.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHj0sWhRX7oulkwdK_k7GBs5M1mMixadPJa94nz8Sc7WspE7Dj6YZCM_9FrvCofRemsl_5o50ZxRB8_hrplTsXjHAu8glnG6j-nmK8oXEk3OV1hXEDPUysbQfLJzDz6hVOBnOk91oKVW0/s1600/Legacy+Quick+Guide.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1232" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHj0sWhRX7oulkwdK_k7GBs5M1mMixadPJa94nz8Sc7WspE7Dj6YZCM_9FrvCofRemsl_5o50ZxRB8_hrplTsXjHAu8glnG6j-nmK8oXEk3OV1hXEDPUysbQfLJzDz6hVOBnOk91oKVW0/s320/Legacy+Quick+Guide.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Disclaimer: Gaylord Archival provided me with nesting boxes to try out for this blog post and review.)</span></i>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-73718371013460518432024-01-25T09:06:00.000-08:002024-01-25T09:06:28.024-08:00Removing Staples, Paper Clips and Rubber Bands from Genealogy Records <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Working in an archive on a daily basis, there is a lot of time spent removing staples, metal paper clips and rubber bands from documents. Why do archivists remove these items from documents? Because they cause damage and sometimes so bad that it can not be repaired.</span></p><ul><li><b><u>Staples:</u></b> A stapler is a common office supply that every genealogist has and uses. Using staples to fasten multiple pages of documents together has been in use since 1877 when Henry R. Heyl filed the first patent for the stapler. The metal staples, however, can cause damage to genealogical records. The staples will rust and leave stains on documents and that rust can eat away at the paper. It is highly recommended that all genealogists remove all staples from their documents, ephemera and memorabilia. In place of staples, use plastic paper clips.</li></ul><br /><ul></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKZ2zVWlPDz8Wj2wsEukFte0WKdwZB8aZrT-ZyMhOtWDAZxSwmWvF7_XXvZncM7z1SwKroDPAnsBwWMuIBg_P5dH6_TqvS5AfNH7g4YylqpA18AEHjvRUzGTWihh5mY2iworHUiwKOo0/s1600/13123392_10153549860180233_3536371422138987553_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKZ2zVWlPDz8Wj2wsEukFte0WKdwZB8aZrT-ZyMhOtWDAZxSwmWvF7_XXvZncM7z1SwKroDPAnsBwWMuIBg_P5dH6_TqvS5AfNH7g4YylqpA18AEHjvRUzGTWihh5mY2iworHUiwKOo0/s320/13123392_10153549860180233_3536371422138987553_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Rusty Staple</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><ul><li><b><u>Metal Paper Clips:</u></b> Another hazard to genealogy records are metal paper clips. Many of our ancestor's records are held together with metal paper clips. The metal will rust over time and stain the documents in such a way that can not be repaired. If the metal paper clips have been attached to the documents for a long time, they may be even be stuck to the documents. Remove all metal paper clips very carefully and replace them with the recommended plastic paper clips. </li></ul><br /><ul></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNujqeAE8h6nkvwNrKvK-fgRFSDzhFwvD8ENnCgnH_GIngSYzUMR3yUTgzvY4H22ZN2fFFpCwSEIyC0jwo1vOSC6vzothPSHoXuEY_XEyhYRXq-VUtST8G44gdciLTb_vGDI_M46AVxk/s1600/02-photo2sm-25n2lpb.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNujqeAE8h6nkvwNrKvK-fgRFSDzhFwvD8ENnCgnH_GIngSYzUMR3yUTgzvY4H22ZN2fFFpCwSEIyC0jwo1vOSC6vzothPSHoXuEY_XEyhYRXq-VUtST8G44gdciLTb_vGDI_M46AVxk/s320/02-photo2sm-25n2lpb.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Rusty Metal Paper Clip</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><ul><li><b><u>Rubber Bands: </u></b>These types of fasteners are not used near as much as staples or metal paper clips but they can be just as destructive, if not more. Rubber bands that are wrapped around stacks of documents, old letters or photographs is a disaster waiting to happen. Over time, rubber bands will deteriorate and actually rot. They will stick to whatever they are touching and cause damage. Also, if rubber bands are wound tightly around a stack of old letters the pressure can cause damage to the letters. <u>Do not use rubber bands under any circumstances.</u> If something is to be wrapped around a stack of documents, old letters or photographs, use soft string or yarn loosely around the stack. Better yet, put the items in an archival box, folder or envelope.</li></ul><br /><ul></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Vdeby42IEeYGNK2T6gVwGfCgKy30opKslIJdAXcGeCoRAnv1_KEplkEBq0o0V2kTTMagi8Gftq5EImrMaVg1va6ok930nYBMbitWKry4nNCxxo6svSNdbfgNECoMqmjSSHAeQB-uzrU/s1600/13082707_10153551743480233_5305226662702154107_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Vdeby42IEeYGNK2T6gVwGfCgKy30opKslIJdAXcGeCoRAnv1_KEplkEBq0o0V2kTTMagi8Gftq5EImrMaVg1va6ok930nYBMbitWKry4nNCxxo6svSNdbfgNECoMqmjSSHAeQB-uzrU/s320/13082707_10153551743480233_5305226662702154107_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Rubber Band Stuck to Document</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A lot of time is spent on researching and collecting records on our ancestors. Using items like staples, metal paper clips and rubber bands that can cause damage to these records needs to be avoided at all costs. Future generations will be grateful for the efforts made to preserve those family records.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!!</b></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><b>********</b></div><div><br /></div><h3>Watch my Legacy Family Tree Webinar</h3><div><b><i>Metal Paper Clips, Rubber Bands and Tape, OH MY!</i></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1614">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1614</a><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSnzBmPh-9_UytVZB7Vx8_E3ld5Qq3uZMe91dsaEFspgZp9BWhhMkz_WnAQNeLFf4beCrHGsGED7DX1rZXXxmVSyPP5605bby-PZkoVYBv50GC-99-tsEi0yLr75IK2QRcARw81LlxQI/s500/webinar-image_1490297209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSnzBmPh-9_UytVZB7Vx8_E3ld5Qq3uZMe91dsaEFspgZp9BWhhMkz_WnAQNeLFf4beCrHGsGED7DX1rZXXxmVSyPP5605bby-PZkoVYBv50GC-99-tsEi0yLr75IK2QRcARw81LlxQI/s320/webinar-image_1490297209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree QuickGuide</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Metal Paper Clips, Rubber Bands and Tape, OH MY!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2883"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2883</b></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpd4HlIwbQ_NcXJkS6Rln4twk-07tFHuuhmFeHbjveW3-HKwpRAvKGR5hjBEUnN5PsG8vbBQItwasJVinmq35hAUQt5TeHQ-cM-Drdxd5QLPu0OGn_SFvbP6jrdvN2IpBQw3VbiXjyx8/s484/Metal+Paper+Clips+Etc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpd4HlIwbQ_NcXJkS6Rln4twk-07tFHuuhmFeHbjveW3-HKwpRAvKGR5hjBEUnN5PsG8vbBQItwasJVinmq35hAUQt5TeHQ-cM-Drdxd5QLPu0OGn_SFvbP6jrdvN2IpBQw3VbiXjyx8/s320/Metal+Paper+Clips+Etc.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-10326056546375807602024-01-23T07:12:00.000-08:002024-01-23T07:12:37.001-08:00Finding Photographs in an Archive<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Finding a photograph of our ancestor can be a genealogical accomplishment and a reason to do the "Genealogy Happy Dance". Many genealogists, like myself, are still looking for their ancestor's photograph. Did you know that many archives have photograph collections? This fact may not be known by most genealogists because photograph collections are not in plain site and available in the research room. Photograph collections are usually housed in a records vault or in a back room in cold storage stacks.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiPq6zwdql45ZfXlcFLa53ME7fcj4MRhv4yHylX2Nv22ScYIpp-7FtYBkJsfCoWxdHwQ7PJ5FQ808dBMplDAvwC1LGvLeUFR39q-eonn3LXP-jK95-dTRod6KA8hdJdsqOLw4uqbF-ME/s1600/archivesrecordsroom.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiPq6zwdql45ZfXlcFLa53ME7fcj4MRhv4yHylX2Nv22ScYIpp-7FtYBkJsfCoWxdHwQ7PJ5FQ808dBMplDAvwC1LGvLeUFR39q-eonn3LXP-jK95-dTRod6KA8hdJdsqOLw4uqbF-ME/s320/archivesrecordsroom.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Stewart County, TN. Archives Back Room Stacks</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Photographs are donated to archives on a regular basis. Recently, the local newspaper in Houston County, Tennessee donated their entire collection of old photographs to the Houston County Archives. All photographs are now taken digitally and never printed. These boxes of photographs included people, buildings, local events and many other subjects. The Houston County Archives is now processing these photographs, inventorying them and will eventually digitize them to be shared online. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrFltBtpg-f8IqrCnjeDRvTzky9y0dwtBse7wFsOOlICgdsCVKRXXBl3GDC2evj3pg-akpKqQmqhUrhu3MroVJk_ngbM3A-ayLk582jh6R50PgEooF5t-wzZQuvNhEdri1YE8JJY04c/s1600/Houston+County%252C+Tennessee+Schools+Records+Donation.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKUrFltBtpg-f8IqrCnjeDRvTzky9y0dwtBse7wFsOOlICgdsCVKRXXBl3GDC2evj3pg-akpKqQmqhUrhu3MroVJk_ngbM3A-ayLk582jh6R50PgEooF5t-wzZQuvNhEdri1YE8JJY04c/s320/Houston+County%252C+Tennessee+Schools+Records+Donation.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Donated Photo Albums, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Photographs of individuals, groups, couples and children are a big part of most photograph collections. Also, photographs of local buildings, houses and business can be part of the collection. There could also be school group photos, church Sunday school classes and the local Garden Club available in archived photograph collections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Whenever visiting an archive, always ask about their Photograph Collection. The archivist may first give you an index to look through. If you see something of interest, tell the archivist or make a written request that those particular photographs be pulled and brought to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">When the archivist brings the photographs, do not be surprised if you are asked to wear gloves to handle them. The oils and dirt on hands can damage photographs if handled without gloves. Even though the photographs maybe contained in archival sleeves, gloves may still be required. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Tools of the Archivist, Including Gloves, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Ask about the<i><b> Unidentified Photographs</b></i> in the collection. Almost all archives have unidentified photographs just waiting for someone to identify them. This group is usually the largest section of the photograph collection. If you know what your ancestor's looked like, please take time to search through the unidentified photographs to see if you can find identify any of the photographs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZAXdW5H6GQo0I9EsqDpM7ohuIjEgQ6pcjDu1vZcZLb5pr2WiESl15XSRYty7AQmCLVIjvw0oEmQk9xV9qkBoti_zY2uh5RtJPtm-eLkPnCso1Nm2ZwwxU0BdSa9_cHnBVXZxYxcw58k/s1600/Photo+of+Unknowns%252C+Willie+West+Broaddus+name+and+address+written+on+back.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZAXdW5H6GQo0I9EsqDpM7ohuIjEgQ6pcjDu1vZcZLb5pr2WiESl15XSRYty7AQmCLVIjvw0oEmQk9xV9qkBoti_zY2uh5RtJPtm-eLkPnCso1Nm2ZwwxU0BdSa9_cHnBVXZxYxcw58k/s320/Photo+of+Unknowns%252C+Willie+West+Broaddus+name+and+address+written+on+back.JPG" width="231" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Unidentified Group Photo, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It is always so sad when I receive a donation of photographs and most of them are unidentified. I look at the faces in those photographs and I know those people belong to someone who is doing genealogy research. I just wish I could reunite them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The next time you are visiting an archive, talking with the archivist on the phone or emailing them, ask about their photograph collections. You might be pleasantly surprised!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE: CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!!</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">***********</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Photographs Can be Found in Scrapbooks Too!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Check Out My Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i><b>Scrapbooks: A Genealogist's Gold Mine</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s1600/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s320/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" width="320" /></a><div><br /></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-21400242337427302552024-01-11T09:47:00.000-08:002024-01-11T09:47:33.343-08:00Buffered vs Unbuffered Archival Tissue Paper: What's the Difference?<p>Archival materials are something that archivists and conservators work with on a daily basis. When we are working on an archival project, we reach for the materials we need to help us preserve documents, photographs and artifacts.</p>As genealogists and home archivists, you need to be using archival materials to preserve the documents, photographs and artifacts you have in your collections. Knowing the right kinds of archival materials to use is a necessity.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolXbEPMz71iiebz7lQmyiRC4cm8T67j-Wqa9w59Zju8S8gZuBqmM4brNMvFHUIYQHepLqChW_gIkqsiCGLd84VnRAMjy2Wonmr8YxgCxNpKeZFbsZx62fbiS8SYRI1apTMxPb698LhIo/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolXbEPMz71iiebz7lQmyiRC4cm8T67j-Wqa9w59Zju8S8gZuBqmM4brNMvFHUIYQHepLqChW_gIkqsiCGLd84VnRAMjy2Wonmr8YxgCxNpKeZFbsZx62fbiS8SYRI1apTMxPb698LhIo/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />One of the staples of any archive is archival tissue paper and is a must for any genealogist and home archivist. Archival tissue paper is used to line archival boxes before putting things into them. We crumple it up and put it around items in boxes so that they don't move around in the box and get damaged. There are many uses for archival tissue paper and the home archivist should have a supply on hand.<br /><br />There are two kinds of archival tissue paper, buffered and unbuffered.<br /><br />The difference between these two kinds of archival tissue paper is:<br /><br /><b><u>Buffered Archival Tissue Paper:</u></b> This tissue paper is "buffered" because it contains an alkaline substance, usually calcium carbonate, added as an alkaline reserve or "buffer" to counteract acids that may form in the material.<br /><br /><b><u>Unbuffered Archival Tissue Paper:</u></b> This tissue paper is free of the alkaline substance<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOi2XX0HFueKw9EgX1UtS_yaPQqde7qV9Kg_yMwQtVFKMe6FlkXnXi16vlG7HRzB4eG5qQnU3hdInMFj2iV9HQ4VjDFUiH5FJgp4Pd36g18CjhyphenhyphengK1nEYvo8G8wRcYFr34__LNLMXvhw/s1600/41azoe5GzDL._SX425_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="425" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOi2XX0HFueKw9EgX1UtS_yaPQqde7qV9Kg_yMwQtVFKMe6FlkXnXi16vlG7HRzB4eG5qQnU3hdInMFj2iV9HQ4VjDFUiH5FJgp4Pd36g18CjhyphenhyphengK1nEYvo8G8wRcYFr34__LNLMXvhw/s320/41azoe5GzDL._SX425_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Most genealogy records, photographs and artifacts would benefit from being archived in buffered materials like boxes, tissue paper, folders, etc. There are some exceptions:<br /><br /><b><u>Dye Transfer Prints or Cyanotypes Photographs:</u></b> Should only be archived in unbuffered materials. These particular types of photographs and/or blueprints should never be archived in buffered materials due to the reaction of the calcium carbonate that could happen with the photographs.<br /><br /><b><u>Protein Based Materials:</u></b> Materials that come from animals should be stored in unbuffered archival materials or at least should not come in contact with buffered materials. These items could include silk, wool, leather, feathers, animal specimens, horsehair, etc.<div><br /></div><div><b><u>Where to purchase buffered and unbuffered tissue paper</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>Both kinds of archival tissue paper can be purchased at Amazon:</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Buffered Tissue Paper: </b><a href="https://amzn.to/3NYXQzx">https://amzn.to/3NYXQzx</a></u></div><div><b><u>Unbuffered Tissue Paper:</u></b> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ses6sI">https://amzn.to/3Ses6sI</a></div><div><br />Using the right materials to preserve our family documents and heirlooms will help them to last for generations to come!<br /><br /><br /><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</b></u><br /><br /><br /><b>**********</b><br /><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Need Some Help for Your Next Research Trip!</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Get My Legacy QuickGuide</b><br /><b><br /></b><b><i>Researching in Libraries and Archives: The Do's and Don'ts</i></b><br /><b><i></i><br /></b><b>PDF Version: <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1159</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZ4UHAdd4mp67Wujk_dKESf0C4xg-5xNb-2EJLe2hPiEA0XXFeOMhg9ojt6hieB1jKBDTM3pDUfihNNchf_F_z4bwDSGl4UT-G9j4WqooHpD1Y3IVyaY3mARtjIJ3-WJuygm2PXU3nbA/s1600/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZ4UHAdd4mp67Wujk_dKESf0C4xg-5xNb-2EJLe2hPiEA0XXFeOMhg9ojt6hieB1jKBDTM3pDUfihNNchf_F_z4bwDSGl4UT-G9j4WqooHpD1Y3IVyaY3mARtjIJ3-WJuygm2PXU3nbA/s320/ResearchingInLibrariesAndArchives.jpg" width="202" /></a></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-15265939625053804252024-01-09T09:19:00.000-08:002024-01-09T09:19:06.840-08:00There's An Archival Box for That!<p>Let's face it, many of the items we as genealogists have in our family history collections are unique and even odd shaped. These are usually called family artifacts or family heirlooms. These items help to tell our ancestor's story and also help to remind us of our family members that are no longer with us.</p>Trying to archive or preserve these items can be a challenge but with the right box it can be done!<br /><br />These items are those 3-dimensional items that we might display on a shelf or bring out at family gatherings to show to our family members.<br /><br />They are a point of contact with our ancestors and they have true family history meaning to us and are items we cherish.<br /><br />Just like our paper documents, our family artifacts should be preserved and stored correctly so that they survive for future generations to enjoy.<br /><br />Do you have your Grandfather's bowler hat? There's an archival box for that! Check out this hat box: <a href="https://amzn.to/47BM0T6">https://amzn.to/47BM0T6</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="1500" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBgn_XrlCTunOc6eSvbcdObSruz0p1cz-i6dHo1_5Xu9MIZfpLHO_5IMmVOuhtLF6oHJwhf44bEZ3GO9OahYAK0CCc2dBYK5MVRYotTWaKWlaB5TP1JQbni-sixg0mAC1G_yCfkG-03M/s320/81wyAZ7Zz1L._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Archival Hat Box from Gaylord Archival</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Do you have an American flag that was draped over your ancestor's casket during a military funeral service? There is a wonderful archival box just for American flags: <a href="https://bit.ly/2NFW5pl">https://bit.ly/2NFW5pl</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg05Z0ye7HGnrOuQPI0iGE1JAXXUW508buQKKHfdTxUghk9nPjbLIL0Zu-OYw4bifP0G9IszQYhJeLeDJR8Srsqn_fRk7vnvECy39nDoK2KBdQhudgFP3Px6MNNxA4kkBZ6as9nPU_tJVo/s1600/f0cbb41c3f4835da23d1d634ef582c1e--remember-pearl-harbor-genealogy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg05Z0ye7HGnrOuQPI0iGE1JAXXUW508buQKKHfdTxUghk9nPjbLIL0Zu-OYw4bifP0G9IszQYhJeLeDJR8Srsqn_fRk7vnvECy39nDoK2KBdQhudgFP3Px6MNNxA4kkBZ6as9nPU_tJVo/s1600/f0cbb41c3f4835da23d1d634ef582c1e--remember-pearl-harbor-genealogy.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Clamshell Flag Box from Gaylord Archival</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Do you have your Grandmother's favorite doll? Or maybe your favorite doll from when you were young? There is a perfect archival box for dolls: <a href="https://rb.gy/ku5aeo" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c96df; font-family: Proximanova, sans-serif; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="https://rb.gy/ku5aeo">rb.gy/ku5aeo</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRypA23FDSSR3OIB5cgreKA6S9sFoHOnORARJY-rwFcfI4eRDKzmKWNIsth6lp1Vcp6QKp9H5vZ1ss19dznDigV-QFOr6fYSW1yjU9MjvUJN-pDqHxhb6Grxkz3i6N4xTUCnT3YtfSR_s/s1600/41-aRPdrpuL.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="171" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRypA23FDSSR3OIB5cgreKA6S9sFoHOnORARJY-rwFcfI4eRDKzmKWNIsth6lp1Vcp6QKp9H5vZ1ss19dznDigV-QFOr6fYSW1yjU9MjvUJN-pDqHxhb6Grxkz3i6N4xTUCnT3YtfSR_s/s320/41-aRPdrpuL.jpg" width="117" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Doll Preservation Box from Gaylord Archival</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Do you have Christmas ornaments that are special and you consider family heirlooms? There is a great archival box available to keep them safe when they are stored: <a href="https://shorturl.at/lqwxD">https://shorturl.at/lqwxD</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLMQz9j0-KVGqITm5fNNfRBe-8ClDKFSe1BjO1wh8PBC0dBmwetX2n7S_p-cGSYKLMyMtAwGKRAVvdIZNLkfMNGP0e_CCFJ0M3xjwYm6VP3bKEwH4FCMr9porpJxkyjck-Z7cZI8WXmY/s1600/811UFL7W6mL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="1500" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLMQz9j0-KVGqITm5fNNfRBe-8ClDKFSe1BjO1wh8PBC0dBmwetX2n7S_p-cGSYKLMyMtAwGKRAVvdIZNLkfMNGP0e_CCFJ0M3xjwYm6VP3bKEwH4FCMr9porpJxkyjck-Z7cZI8WXmY/s320/811UFL7W6mL._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Christmas Decorations Box from Gaylord Archival</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />And there is even an archival box to store Christmas wreaths: <a href="https://rb.gy/9inchx" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2c96df; font-family: Proximanova, sans-serif; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="https://rb.gy/9inchx">rb.gy/9inchx</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2THVKRN5kLEHecpXlAn9FVpN4KwjUP60Umw4Li6F_8gGGDuY4_1wahOQ8GHCstahw4zAv3xnjpEAwnJfvywQAQpVophzIXeNfggYrjo5caFqclOyCt5pITnTwsNu_ZUB3YBV9lQUckLY/s1600/81ugHSx3UgL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="1500" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2THVKRN5kLEHecpXlAn9FVpN4KwjUP60Umw4Li6F_8gGGDuY4_1wahOQ8GHCstahw4zAv3xnjpEAwnJfvywQAQpVophzIXeNfggYrjo5caFqclOyCt5pITnTwsNu_ZUB3YBV9lQUckLY/s320/81ugHSx3UgL._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />One of the best ways to find these wonderful and unique archival boxes is to search the archival store catalogs. I always encourage genealogists to order a <b><u>FREE</u></b> paper catalog and have it delivered to your home so that you can sit down and easily look at all the wonderful archival boxes that are available.<br /><br /><br /><u><b>Here is a listing of several archival stores that will send out FREE paper catalogs:</b></u><br /><br />Gaylord Archival: <a href="http://www.gaylord.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gaylord.com/</a><br /><br />Hollinger Metal Edge: <a href="http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/</a><br /><br />University Products: <a href="https://www.universityproducts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.universityproducts.com/</a><br /><br />Light Impressions: <a href="http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Our family artifacts and heirlooms are very important and mean so much to us. Make sure they are being preserved in the right archival box!<br /><br /><br /><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</b></u><br /><br /><br /><b>*******</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Get My Legacy Quick Guide</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Preserving Old Family Letters: Tips from an Archivist</b></i><br /><br /><b>PDF Version: <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1283">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1283</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJto0XFQc39BvvvGSNZAhVTcpZCTe_Ll3E-T-sQIEDrQjhxbRmRJ-76T-jIH2BCOVSk56cTYGefdeMdti5344QIz0vQy2oPXw4Ql2iPylVzz_IC5uznzNGgy98PnRXzkHfscJcmvSkXpU/s1600/Preserving+Old+Family+Letters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJto0XFQc39BvvvGSNZAhVTcpZCTe_Ll3E-T-sQIEDrQjhxbRmRJ-76T-jIH2BCOVSk56cTYGefdeMdti5344QIz0vQy2oPXw4Ql2iPylVzz_IC5uznzNGgy98PnRXzkHfscJcmvSkXpU/s320/Preserving+Old+Family+Letters.jpg" width="195" /></a></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-71458087575083025762024-01-02T09:47:00.000-08:002024-01-02T09:47:31.513-08:00Organizing Your Genealogy Research, Tips from an Archivist<p style="text-align: center;"> <b>Happy New Year!</b></p><br />It's hard to believe it's 2024!<br /><br />I am excited about a New Year for genealogy research and being the archivist at the Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum. I am looking forward to meeting all the genealogist that will walk through the archives door, call me on the phone or send me an email with their genealogy research questions. Helping genealogists is the best part of my job as an archivist.<br /><br />I am also looking forward to the opportunities to speak, teach and write about researching in archives and records preservation. I love teaching others about archives research and the best practices in preserving your genealogy research.<br /><br />Today, I would like to talk about organizing your genealogy research. Many of you will make New Year's Resolutions that will have something to do with organizing genealogy research and records. Many of you will decide to go totally digital, many of you will try to eliminate piles of papers and many of you have tons of photographs to scan and organize.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgWrjxDwHfc0FA21jtHiKynqdCnPG3HuoLF0WRqyIXdKR4okxf_Bzh-8h46AvihI-DlEfNxOHkLAy1abj0D60fqhjAM-9NcDNZZr_85GvK9dI2H2M43_jFcGsEN4MhHvAX9qYpFxAedw/s1600/296001_10150342301395233_489137697_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgWrjxDwHfc0FA21jtHiKynqdCnPG3HuoLF0WRqyIXdKR4okxf_Bzh-8h46AvihI-DlEfNxOHkLAy1abj0D60fqhjAM-9NcDNZZr_85GvK9dI2H2M43_jFcGsEN4MhHvAX9qYpFxAedw/s320/296001_10150342301395233_489137697_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Houston County Highway Dept. Records Before Organization</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />In an archives, organization is very important and something I do on a daily basis as I process the records in my care. If I don't use the proper methods to process record collections, they won't be in a form that can be used by genealogy researchers. Also, using archival safe materials is essential to protecting and preserving original documents so they will be around for the next generations of genealogists to enjoy.<br /><br />There are all kinds of ways to organize your genealogy research, I will leave the method you choose up to you. I would like to give you three tips to help the organization go more smoothly and hopefully help you to not become overwhelmed during the process:<br /><br /><b><u>Choose an Organization Method that Works for You and be Consistent</u></b><br /><br />It's true, there are many methods and ways to organize your genealogy research. You can talk to 10 people and get 10 different methods of organization. I always tell genealogists to figure out the method that works for you and just be consistent in implementing it. An organizational method that works for me may not work for you and that's okay! If you don't like the organization method you are using, most likely you won't stay very organized. So, find what works for you and be consistent in using it everyday.<br /><br />One of the best books out there to help you organize your genealogy records <i>Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher</i>.<br /><br /><b>Here are the links to this book on Amazon</b><br /><br /><b>Paperback: <a href="https://amzn.to/2R81HyL">https://amzn.to/2R81HyL</a></b><br /><b>Kindle Version: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Asv4Sh">https://amzn.to/2Asv4Sh</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhOtP8ZoHALLg_aE-QWxFpXstuPNCmETsb9U8bWR_CaWW5AFHSiKEcO4FY4Y4nb9mZShJpGyAMC4Wec0l05FYWwHtS2zg7S36bY9RgYtDyeRTXDrJQFX0Ih2RFJ9BBV5w-_DA6zq7BFE/s1600/51VOe1ZyzJL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhOtP8ZoHALLg_aE-QWxFpXstuPNCmETsb9U8bWR_CaWW5AFHSiKEcO4FY4Y4nb9mZShJpGyAMC4Wec0l05FYWwHtS2zg7S36bY9RgYtDyeRTXDrJQFX0Ih2RFJ9BBV5w-_DA6zq7BFE/s320/51VOe1ZyzJL.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><br /><br /><u><b>Take Small Bites</b></u><br /><br />There is a saying that goes something like this "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." This is also true for tackling the job of organizing genealogy research. Don't try to do it all in one day. You will get overwhelmed and discouraged if you try to take on too much at one time. In the archives, when I have a large records collection to process, I take it slow and steady. It might take me a few days or even a few weeks to complete the processing of a large records collection. I have one particular collection right now that has taken me a couple of months and I am still not done. The reason I take my time is because I want to process the collection properly so when genealogists want to use the records collection, it is organized and easy to find what they are looking for. So, don't try to organize everything as fast as possible. Take your time, you will be glad that you did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFHGH4m4hxnkTuSeDVuwdOvGVfT57XdFlVaQh1L7XY37BIpdQoDBjC-slRyC3ahC46dXhVANOO9iuMoPoaTy4jLRoOynRKzbaibUJ_haQokmUv2fGDAa_UQ2ecqq6HMmtdBEP5kUPha8/s1600/cartoon-elephant-clip-art-md.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFHGH4m4hxnkTuSeDVuwdOvGVfT57XdFlVaQh1L7XY37BIpdQoDBjC-slRyC3ahC46dXhVANOO9iuMoPoaTy4jLRoOynRKzbaibUJ_haQokmUv2fGDAa_UQ2ecqq6HMmtdBEP5kUPha8/s1600/cartoon-elephant-clip-art-md.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><u>Use Archival Materials</u></b><br /><b><u><br /></u></b>As an archivist, I can not emphasis this tip enough. I encourage everyone to use archival file folders, archival sheet protectors and archival boxes for all genealogical documents. Even if you have decided to go totally digital, I am sure there will be some original records that you will want to keep and preserving them should be at the top of your organizational list. Many of the documents we own as genealogists are one-of-a-kind and should be protected for future generations to enjoy.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFP9b53eDKUP9vX2lszbf6iawECAeqU_h4GK599fpXH08NXCyQYMTF66cocc34IKdRqO4tPxaBOrBeeR1sfaJv1lddY_FkgRGJnOy-ReEbFWkRWDPyOOPBgQlLdGXLpclvEqwAs553RU/s1600/10157137_10152068792820233_5588385759422768311_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Archival Materials Used in an Archives, Houston County, TN. Archives</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The online archival material business are now advertising their 2024 catalogs. You can access their materials online or you can request that a catalog be mailed to you, here are links to their websites:<br /><br /><u><b>Online Archival Supply Stores:</b></u><br /><br />Gaylord Archival<br /><a href="http://www.gaylord.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gaylord.com/</a><br /><br />Hollinger Metal Edge<br /><a href="http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/</a><br /><br />University Products<br /><a href="https://www.universityproducts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.universityproducts.com/</a><br /><br />Light Impressions<br /><a href="http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Following these three tips as you organize your genealogy research will hopefully make the process more enjoyable and you won't get overwhelmed.<br /><br />For the start of this New Year, I would like to encourage those that follow me and read my blog, writings and watch my webinars to contact me with your questions about researching in archives and preserving records. My email address is just to the right of this blog post at the end of the "About Me" section. I love talking to genealogists about the in's and out's of researching in archives and I love helping them get the right archival materials to preserve and protect their genealogy records, photographs, memorabilia and artifacts. So, please feel free to email me anytime!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_HN4jv6bScXT3mjaeDWjDl7Dilo6Xb-_NxJnGJpaD-9QzDrS5UlfWBd3FCeuyntVSixTidOJ3gl9FdRXg1j9ymY5wNfS0Ms3tohTP_S-y0pJEP9w1rA4xBw2FHAColSeEd6UgmfNKuA/s1600/9351742727_4db470d699.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_HN4jv6bScXT3mjaeDWjDl7Dilo6Xb-_NxJnGJpaD-9QzDrS5UlfWBd3FCeuyntVSixTidOJ3gl9FdRXg1j9ymY5wNfS0Ms3tohTP_S-y0pJEP9w1rA4xBw2FHAColSeEd6UgmfNKuA/s1600/9351742727_4db470d699.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Lastly, in 2024 I encourage everyone to seek out the thousands of archives, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, university libraries and archives and museums that hold genealogical records. More and more these repositories budgets are being cut because of non-use. We need to keep these facilities <b><u>OPEN</u></b>, so.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVES TODAY!!</u></b><br /><b><u><br /></u></b><b><u><br /></u></b><b><u><br /></u></b><b>****</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>Jump Start Your Genealogy by Getting My Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Researching in Libraries and Archives: The Do's and Don'ts</b></i><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><i><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1142" target="_blank"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1142</b></a></i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvprJUjFYP3-rEP_tG4I98h8jE58m6P53-mmHOIF98dk2zg7IxZrFsBwKaNbyk90Cl265dBRVKIfccxdVzd2J_sdNcyuJQj8B8vovH8sI_1zpAuFJscF5ouKkjcj9kgoccUdtAlR0CvgI/s1600/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvprJUjFYP3-rEP_tG4I98h8jE58m6P53-mmHOIF98dk2zg7IxZrFsBwKaNbyk90Cl265dBRVKIfccxdVzd2J_sdNcyuJQj8B8vovH8sI_1zpAuFJscF5ouKkjcj9kgoccUdtAlR0CvgI/s320/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i><br /></i><b><br /></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-62382155372508655392023-12-28T08:14:00.000-08:002023-12-28T08:14:53.512-08:00Preserving Christmas Ornaments<p>Christmas 2023 is over! Many of us are going to start taking down our Christmas trees like we do every year. Are you paying attention to how you are storing your Christmas ornaments, especially the ones that are very old, family heirlooms or just special to you? It's easy to pack up your ornaments and store them in such a way they are preserved and archivally safe.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LGLs0gjPeEDT3wjuIILYHSol4PWx50O19oHtNO3qP7NACxkVhEuoZdX83t6LH2u1glk4wCWSw1AsuBsboIyMQ7Xdq_87_AAnC07YWRXxZwVS01PLAo8Fa8LTQVhtZassdybJwhvENf0/s1600/User_Zink_Dawg_2009_Christmas_Tree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LGLs0gjPeEDT3wjuIILYHSol4PWx50O19oHtNO3qP7NACxkVhEuoZdX83t6LH2u1glk4wCWSw1AsuBsboIyMQ7Xdq_87_AAnC07YWRXxZwVS01PLAo8Fa8LTQVhtZassdybJwhvENf0/s320/User_Zink_Dawg_2009_Christmas_Tree.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><br /><br />Unwrapping Christmas ornaments and placing them strategically on the tree so that we don't leave any holes. Many of these ornaments bring back so many memories. Handmade ornaments made by my daughter when she was growing up. Christmas ornaments that I inherited from my Grandmother after her passing, they remind me that she always had one of those silver metal trees. And ornaments that my husband and I purchased at monumental times in our married life like the one that says "Our First Christmas".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV1OIWeyXVvHiSpZ7h0pnvCG13CDJI-Fu2CXuWGT_m7D7ovFyzDG92_eabn27DEw-AoFvKwUQnrPTFyLGEiMIyFIZCpGnsaj6ikXWzkJmhZaV-sWciALW2jtQR4mmELGlQy1r3z9ZVUU/s1600/6536398863_077c92c707_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV1OIWeyXVvHiSpZ7h0pnvCG13CDJI-Fu2CXuWGT_m7D7ovFyzDG92_eabn27DEw-AoFvKwUQnrPTFyLGEiMIyFIZCpGnsaj6ikXWzkJmhZaV-sWciALW2jtQR4mmELGlQy1r3z9ZVUU/s320/6536398863_077c92c707_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />As a county archivist, I work every day to archive and preserve my county's historical records. Using the right archival materials like file folders, boxes, tissue paper, etc. to make sure these records, ephemera and artifacts are preserved for future researchers.<br /><br />Preserving our families precious and one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments is something that I find most genealogists don't think about, not like they do their genealogical documents. The fact is, these handmade ornaments have meaning and tell a story just like our family documents do. Preserving these ornaments properly is something that any genealogist can do quite easily.<br /><br /><u>Archival Items You Will Need:</u><br /><br />Archival Tissue Paper, to wrap handmade and unique ornaments with for protection<div>You can purchase archival tissue paper at Gaylord Archival at this link<br /><div><a href="https://shorturl.at/lqwxD">https://shorturl.at/lqwxD</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7FbZkzKDynf8kwNzSWNADgEUIMuuCUeOvNw9zC17TUTiPLQ4U1XkL9qkpfT3IujGNKVCdgJsDR_nuswuv7XTqYfE2gztZDpyHbWJrw0GdeOeOm71-FdpRV8ThXmCrr2MaAZxk6duBtI/s1600/BT30405.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7FbZkzKDynf8kwNzSWNADgEUIMuuCUeOvNw9zC17TUTiPLQ4U1XkL9qkpfT3IujGNKVCdgJsDR_nuswuv7XTqYfE2gztZDpyHbWJrw0GdeOeOm71-FdpRV8ThXmCrr2MaAZxk6duBtI/s320/BT30405.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Archival Divided Compartment Box, to store the wrapped ornaments</div><div>You can purchase an archival ornament storage box at Gaylord Archival at this link</div><div><a href="https://shorturl.at/gMOZ7">https://shorturl.at/gMOZ7</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fAOCBEq1n-1R6-jeCMtsC2VhwCmt0z6invq_DqXjrJi0EUzV0hryor64cSk3IG3H0IG9m3luSkbuOcl51pLY4SVlFuSC1FO-qAzY-_wtKcmFKIgEAX9eJ1UWXVzlEyvVXUrS0yCVPvPbxBUs7QTh9gy8oRlCTR90lIRqi5EEQcRRDE5HRkS35kxfy68/s672/ornament.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="672" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fAOCBEq1n-1R6-jeCMtsC2VhwCmt0z6invq_DqXjrJi0EUzV0hryor64cSk3IG3H0IG9m3luSkbuOcl51pLY4SVlFuSC1FO-qAzY-_wtKcmFKIgEAX9eJ1UWXVzlEyvVXUrS0yCVPvPbxBUs7QTh9gy8oRlCTR90lIRqi5EEQcRRDE5HRkS35kxfy68/s320/ornament.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Wrap up each ornament very carefully in the tissue paper and then lay them in the compartments in the archival box. If needed, crumple up additional tissue paper and put around the wrapped ornament so that it won't move around in the box.</div><div><br /></div><div>Store these ornaments in a cool, dry and dark place. Do not store in an an attic, basement or in direct sunlight. It might be a good idea to put these family ornaments where genealogical records are stored since they are considered family artifacts.<br /><br />So, as you are taking your Christmas down this year and you are seeing the handmade and unique family ornaments, think about preserving them like I have discussed instead of putting them back in the garage or attic where they could be deteriorating.<br /><br /><br /><br /><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AND ARCHIVE TODAY!</b></u><br /><br />*****<br /><br /><b>Scrapbooks! Want to know how to find them in archives? Or learn how to preserve the ones you own?</b><br /><br /><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree Webinar</b><br /><br /><b><i>Scrapbooks: A Genealogist's Gold Mine</i></b><br /><br /><b><i><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161</a> </i></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5s_K0jqdb7ZT8ifDGJiPxWEl-_5myNGQKAZorhPMVjPbOFp7rlEjH06YV9B01EP69Icmbg8zE7ENnXI39OI0aRC4BY9XjkLhr5rGiDTeTstKpHiw6Vvfn1WWQ_LRGcvxK1XeoChY2RMs/s1600/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5s_K0jqdb7ZT8ifDGJiPxWEl-_5myNGQKAZorhPMVjPbOFp7rlEjH06YV9B01EP69Icmbg8zE7ENnXI39OI0aRC4BY9XjkLhr5rGiDTeTstKpHiw6Vvfn1WWQ_LRGcvxK1XeoChY2RMs/s320/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i> </i><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-70245678487250795212023-09-20T07:13:00.000-07:002023-09-20T07:13:02.956-07:00Surprises Behind Those Framed Photos<p>Many of us have inherited framed photographs or documents as part of our family genealogy collections. In the Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum, we sometimes receive framed photographs and documents as part of a records donation.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5xfHuQji5hQa49JT49bnj6z0y0qKezgwM5XnrcCtnE4cTb4y5IY7UobtxjCq_IOaQnRAWiiC69hH2plSLIujioohyjk_ah2RPvTdkK070-2O0V5lNKq-Av9XyDs3gXUOLmGHGedel4k/s400/9b78e7dbf558e8ff31e455be80820833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5xfHuQji5hQa49JT49bnj6z0y0qKezgwM5XnrcCtnE4cTb4y5IY7UobtxjCq_IOaQnRAWiiC69hH2plSLIujioohyjk_ah2RPvTdkK070-2O0V5lNKq-Av9XyDs3gXUOLmGHGedel4k/s320/9b78e7dbf558e8ff31e455be80820833.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Many of these framed photographs and documents are in frames that have removable backs. This way the photographs and documents can be changed out if the person wanted to display a different photo or document. My Grandmother, Ida Kathryn (Drummond) Bartram (1922-2012), had framed photographs of all her grandchildren's school pictures and each year she would put the newest photo in the front to be displayed.</p><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FzAWv2bqu_9U3wpU0T71-3qEez_5Fak_Krlwm_kZ9rgsrVTN0bYh2ubNX9s8K8L8tzDRooK5lVrWk1cVlYTHVXT2qYHJgVUirHqXFibbk7A3uNVM_Ulj5d-caC_qH0mg87F0F7faT1s/s1600/img251.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FzAWv2bqu_9U3wpU0T71-3qEez_5Fak_Krlwm_kZ9rgsrVTN0bYh2ubNX9s8K8L8tzDRooK5lVrWk1cVlYTHVXT2qYHJgVUirHqXFibbk7A3uNVM_Ulj5d-caC_qH0mg87F0F7faT1s/s320/img251.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;"><i>Frame with Removable Back</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPKQf1bMBZ6gxbL8LDJfLzaHK5prM51GHpOAVUmCMwXWuCz9aBMaQKPY_70HKfyBDHZcPZf0gZqpv9xeiyK3CLf842J_J7_nrMO-qv7A7lRKRLQkWNCjZwp1e-ecTkadUAF5n0mP5LU8/s1600/img253.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPKQf1bMBZ6gxbL8LDJfLzaHK5prM51GHpOAVUmCMwXWuCz9aBMaQKPY_70HKfyBDHZcPZf0gZqpv9xeiyK3CLf842J_J7_nrMO-qv7A7lRKRLQkWNCjZwp1e-ecTkadUAF5n0mP5LU8/s320/img253.jpg" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;"><i>Frame with Removable Back</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you have received framed photographs or documents with removable backs, have you taken the back off to see what secrets could be hiding? A few years ago, I inherited some framed photographs from my Aunt and I found that there was a different photograph hiding behind the one that was showing.<br /><br />The photograph that was on display was of my Great Grandfather:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AX0oSAXqGH-j5MXboyIEhvWqK61NDwOtqShsh6zQHjRPIBB2PCVF3hBJNonDpoRkva5-t0oWzpUJqGQo1cVD3R6OAlMUfDgpenCvQtIXsIDQJaKSA-hqWJN3tgPniLCKvMMKsH7Gx4c/s1600/img249.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AX0oSAXqGH-j5MXboyIEhvWqK61NDwOtqShsh6zQHjRPIBB2PCVF3hBJNonDpoRkva5-t0oWzpUJqGQo1cVD3R6OAlMUfDgpenCvQtIXsIDQJaKSA-hqWJN3tgPniLCKvMMKsH7Gx4c/s320/img249.jpg" width="234" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>William Sherman Bartram (1872-1961)<br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table>The photograph that I found, in the same frame, hiding behind the William Sherman Bartram photo was of my other Great-Grandparents:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRujj13Yf0uWQCdgyf1wcDpBKiPm80gefD0w1E2B18f3g4rqVXfWyHpgk19hxjGrq0XoBjE0JfhkgUxb34T0Abi8orUDI5xGCn9SkQrDmklhObAyzLnZWMd8q4AnNruJ5A3hpzU7bXRs/s1600/img250.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRujj13Yf0uWQCdgyf1wcDpBKiPm80gefD0w1E2B18f3g4rqVXfWyHpgk19hxjGrq0XoBjE0JfhkgUxb34T0Abi8orUDI5xGCn9SkQrDmklhObAyzLnZWMd8q4AnNruJ5A3hpzU7bXRs/s320/img250.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Alva Filmore and Mary (Baker) Drummond</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The interesting thing about these two photographs is they are from two different families that are both related to my late Aunt and myself.<br /><br />One of the first things we do in the archives when we have received framed photographs or documents that have removable backs is to remove the back and see if there are any additional hidden documents or photographs that can't be seen from the front.<br /><br />It is surprising how many people will put more than one photograph or document in a single picture frame. Then, over time, those older photographs and documents are forgotten. There has been many times when people have found long lost photographs and documents in picture frames of their family.<br /><br />Some might remember back in 1991 when someone purchased a $4.00 painting at a flea market and when the frame was taken apart an original copy of the Declaration of Independence was found which was estimated to be worth $800,000.00 to 1 million dollars at the time. You can read about this event here:<br /><br /><a href="https://mymodernmet.com/declaration-of-independence-found/">https://mymodernmet.com/declaration-of-independence-found/</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpJPQ8R1tJpgCGusRcyyCht4oWEAo3GV16JdJDdGsbiGw1AqPSPotKdcGmLYn_fzqvKkFlnBPOk5fMKIbY4Hwh1IZjZ7cIXzLxH_s7BlDoFXaafyWyPRoZEHGtQTKfNw1Fj1BJrJmasc/s1600/declare.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpJPQ8R1tJpgCGusRcyyCht4oWEAo3GV16JdJDdGsbiGw1AqPSPotKdcGmLYn_fzqvKkFlnBPOk5fMKIbY4Hwh1IZjZ7cIXzLxH_s7BlDoFXaafyWyPRoZEHGtQTKfNw1Fj1BJrJmasc/s320/declare.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><br /><br />While we may not find an original copy of the Declaration of Independence behind one of our ancestor's photos, it is still a good idea to check those framed photos and documents for anything that might be hiding!<br /><br /><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!!</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>****</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree QuickGuide for just $2.95 and Available for Immediate Download!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><i>Scrapbooks: A Genealogist's Gold Mine</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1413"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1413</b></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7KEwxo26_Iaa5qlqI7TnfpN34c3L8DkHyDMw7vEj3JGf1MdzHGSmKuLxHLB_N1FqxsJX95oCl-r7q8TJzvCBZMXxchyWC2VHZ-0y7153oRBp4qSeWvmU5XljSwq1cZSZ0mdVWWn_uw/s488/ScrapbooksGoldMine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7KEwxo26_Iaa5qlqI7TnfpN34c3L8DkHyDMw7vEj3JGf1MdzHGSmKuLxHLB_N1FqxsJX95oCl-r7q8TJzvCBZMXxchyWC2VHZ-0y7153oRBp4qSeWvmU5XljSwq1cZSZ0mdVWWn_uw/s0/ScrapbooksGoldMine.jpg" /></a></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-63119547525373446102023-03-01T06:43:00.002-08:002023-03-01T06:43:49.212-08:00Preserving Your Family Scrapbooks<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Scrapbooks are a genealogists gold mine! If you ask anyone that knows me, they will tell you that my favorite record collection to do research in and to process in the archive is Scrapbooks!</span></p><div>Scrapbooks are like time capsules, nobody knows what will be found in them until they are opened. There are all kinds and styles of scrapbooks from newspaper clippings, obituary, diary, sports teams, personal history and many more.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHUHc1s177dW1z9v_AIFsRAmLp2IdbhCj_1CnqIINaXXAVPZGJW7Yt4ZT4r2vwcU9RlRq1oklNJbeTd9djJbR_5WZHfrAhco1gilCQ0XPbghGlXIMSpEFM4knXdV45tG35_QCm6KT7ck/s1600/100_0596.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHUHc1s177dW1z9v_AIFsRAmLp2IdbhCj_1CnqIINaXXAVPZGJW7Yt4ZT4r2vwcU9RlRq1oklNJbeTd9djJbR_5WZHfrAhco1gilCQ0XPbghGlXIMSpEFM4knXdV45tG35_QCm6KT7ck/s320/100_0596.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Donated Scrapbooks, Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Maybe you have inherited scrapbooks from family members. Are they falling apart? Are the contents falling out? Scrapbooks are usually one of those record sources that are handled a lot over time because they are so interesting.<br /><br />Preserving scrapbooks is actually fairly easy and any home archivist can do it. Here are 5 easy steps:<br /><br />1. Digitize each and every page of the scrapbook. You can use a flat bed scanner or you can use your digital camera. <u>Do not</u> use any kind of self-feeding scanner or a hand held scanner, they can potentially damage the pages or the items pasted to the pages. Make sure to digitize the scrapbook in original order from the first page to the last page.<br /><div><br />2. Purchase archival tissue paper. Get a size that is about 1/4" to 1/2" larger than the scrapbook page. You want to make sure the tissue paper covers the entire page but there is not too much excess. You can cut the tissue paper to size if needed.</div><div><br />3. Interweave the tissue paper between each and every page of the scrapbook. The tissue paper will act as a shield to protect anything on the pages from bleeding onto or damaging the other page.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMG0MMQ6hif0tO9M5qXlrI2UgisBV4zmgWLEVwRdY1o_i-_IEeGg4iusBnF7kNGFrkazbZ1XsRQHGkDWPfVBAkfK_wuS_BDN0Mk4lNXc6UQC8v-3AD6H_DV-FWcvFvNT0Q5G0-3EHWufw/s1600/100_0673.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMG0MMQ6hif0tO9M5qXlrI2UgisBV4zmgWLEVwRdY1o_i-_IEeGg4iusBnF7kNGFrkazbZ1XsRQHGkDWPfVBAkfK_wuS_BDN0Mk4lNXc6UQC8v-3AD6H_DV-FWcvFvNT0Q5G0-3EHWufw/s320/100_0673.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><i><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Archival Tissue Paper in the Scrapbook, Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />4. Purchase an archival box that is as close to the size of the scrapbook as possible. Put the scrapbook in the box. If there is still room in the box and the scrapbook is sliding around, crumple up archival tissue paper and tuck it around the scrapbook to secure it in place so that it doesn't move.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMnJONrPwCuBvhQ-RAWnM1WMUGKiJJSNsvIt0WPBWmDw84gXNBerjoFK7stwqdhqTP85l8Kb29pvLYLtR5aPAUstKkhx5y9w5PzhsQH7O1QaD-HNWKtQu_0WY6AXYcezgwZkayJ2Q1CU/s1600/100_0676.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMnJONrPwCuBvhQ-RAWnM1WMUGKiJJSNsvIt0WPBWmDw84gXNBerjoFK7stwqdhqTP85l8Kb29pvLYLtR5aPAUstKkhx5y9w5PzhsQH7O1QaD-HNWKtQu_0WY6AXYcezgwZkayJ2Q1CU/s320/100_0676.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Scrapbook in an Archival Box, Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />5. Label the box with information about the scrapbook. For instance, "World War II Scrapbook, Belonged to John Jones, 1941-1945". Store in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep away from sunlight and handle the scrapbook as little as possible. Consult with the digital images as much as possible so that damage is not done to the original scrapbook.</div><ol></ol><div>These 5 easy steps to preserve scrapbooks will insure they will survive for many years to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>I recently was a guest on Connie Knox's show <i>Genealogy TV</i> on YouTube. You can watch the episode where I took questions about scrapbooks and photo albums. Here is the link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11wZOvuGtKs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11wZOvuGtKs</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLHj9gpdw25rWyGb2p5ZGY8ouYWWS3Qe9fmGofpg6ASxlEpRqMclKagsNODsSi7lTa5vZpCITlFHMv5P1d8UAeGGT5Z3hDcNdSU3--qkaKrGPcDPqd8gjIW6XcfPcI5J1JfzXaUM6FPQvt2fnUQqYaQQAf_dRXwgWpAx3-TwphLlAAs1I7s0G5ICJ/s800/5c69dda3-e868-bf2d-fd6b-a85cd22df791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLHj9gpdw25rWyGb2p5ZGY8ouYWWS3Qe9fmGofpg6ASxlEpRqMclKagsNODsSi7lTa5vZpCITlFHMv5P1d8UAeGGT5Z3hDcNdSU3--qkaKrGPcDPqd8gjIW6XcfPcI5J1JfzXaUM6FPQvt2fnUQqYaQQAf_dRXwgWpAx3-TwphLlAAs1I7s0G5ICJ/s320/5c69dda3-e868-bf2d-fd6b-a85cd22df791.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!!</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>**********</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Get More Information About Scrapbooks!</b></div><div><b></b><br /></div><div><b>Watch My Legacy Family Tree Webinar</b></div><div><b></b><br /></div><div><b><i>Scrapbooks: A Genealogists Gold Mine</i></b></div><div><b></b><br /></div><div><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161" target="_blank"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1161</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s1600/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebrQ1fQiTVEGTHX80hY7A03LVQbileFWI3ja3glqpLO0dh5jUloCEk9Wa1rbpFR1tNn9MxbAYkpADpoFlqdoQf2sZlb8Tm613sLWIavVzolRVfuZISIiFgDabuthhkWeCfjk59ltnxgw/s320/webinar-image_1466698802.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Get My Legacy Family Tree Quick Guide</b><br /><b><br /></b><b><i>Scrapbooks: A Genealogist's Gold Mine</i></b><br /><b><br /></b><b>PDF Version: <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1413">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1413</a></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7KEwxo26_Iaa5qlqI7TnfpN34c3L8DkHyDMw7vEj3JGf1MdzHGSmKuLxHLB_N1FqxsJX95oCl-r7q8TJzvCBZMXxchyWC2VHZ-0y7153oRBp4qSeWvmU5XljSwq1cZSZ0mdVWWn_uw/s1600/ScrapbooksGoldMine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7KEwxo26_Iaa5qlqI7TnfpN34c3L8DkHyDMw7vEj3JGf1MdzHGSmKuLxHLB_N1FqxsJX95oCl-r7q8TJzvCBZMXxchyWC2VHZ-0y7153oRBp4qSeWvmU5XljSwq1cZSZ0mdVWWn_uw/s320/ScrapbooksGoldMine.jpg" width="196" /></a></div></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-79577180501851371262023-02-22T06:38:00.000-08:002023-02-22T06:38:08.159-08:00Black History Month: Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Fund<p>As my last blog post for Black History Month I want to talk about my favorite African American subject, the Rosenwald Fund. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykZPg6Hqa71f_V3tuYJkqEARkJfLZHp3XvZ5e6OFMa5rWMVImVwMhZayPOSiH0HDD_ysSMMn3IAuWlwezUmwpsUXxN-RW9a_cgPrUQ1ZW27u46WQv6kt1EWFvuNrkq2HYeEvqMvfBm21g072PxqL-Of2U_jfQqGnG5H9P5n3CSxD9oZNdebguFBDp/s3008/1963%20Class%20Hensley%20School.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="3008" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykZPg6Hqa71f_V3tuYJkqEARkJfLZHp3XvZ5e6OFMa5rWMVImVwMhZayPOSiH0HDD_ysSMMn3IAuWlwezUmwpsUXxN-RW9a_cgPrUQ1ZW27u46WQv6kt1EWFvuNrkq2HYeEvqMvfBm21g072PxqL-Of2U_jfQqGnG5H9P5n3CSxD9oZNdebguFBDp/s320/1963%20Class%20Hensley%20School.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1963 Graduating Class at the W.H. Hensley School</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Houston County, TN. Archives & Museum</i></span></div><p>The Rosenwald Fund also known as the Julius Rosenwald Fund was established in 1917 by Julius Rosenwald and his family with a partnership with Booker T. Washington to build and support local African American schools in the south. Unlike other endowed foundations, which were designed to fund themselves in perpetuity, the Rosenwald Fund was designed to expend all of its funds for philanthropic purposes before a predetermined sunset date. The fund donated over $70 million to public schools, colleges and universities, museums, Jewish charities and African American institutions before funds were completely depleted in 1948.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8tYn7odcGuOrqrROdtj1nsxGa0-2TpkSWStTO65ug-rb1DRNxWOgshm5qdTN9dz07JXW6gJoD5mbgy1FK-F67XjGgHrDBLGcSgLEEl7oJZseluCnXkH9ww1wXZhE95pDXyRXOtW-BMFF_zls7zZQ0vpCfD7VrwEWHJWJ-I_8DlSTB9o04arfAk3f/s1600/2b503e76-125c-4591-bb54-8548ccced3dd-banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8tYn7odcGuOrqrROdtj1nsxGa0-2TpkSWStTO65ug-rb1DRNxWOgshm5qdTN9dz07JXW6gJoD5mbgy1FK-F67XjGgHrDBLGcSgLEEl7oJZseluCnXkH9ww1wXZhE95pDXyRXOtW-BMFF_zls7zZQ0vpCfD7VrwEWHJWJ-I_8DlSTB9o04arfAk3f/s320/2b503e76-125c-4591-bb54-8548ccced3dd-banner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo Courtesy of Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library</i></span></div><p>One of the more well known projects was providing funds to local school boards to build African American schools. Over 5,000 schools were built in the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Virginia and West Virginia.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTcpUSwFENHJVwVMkpo1t8Q5jvhqe8VvQ4yUlejh6CFHmd7D-cj9H3DUd6nhQBvLfFEYe0VPyIs2ncUkBwcQqi20mO0IYJkl_vqWkUTX_nuTFiVr2DaXOygiZeYR0uxCogWRTg-pWJJK-5b2qwHsldiLd6sEV3BSDAHdWkJXdFy5O_-7l1P-J-Xww/s1091/Capture6.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="1091" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTcpUSwFENHJVwVMkpo1t8Q5jvhqe8VvQ4yUlejh6CFHmd7D-cj9H3DUd6nhQBvLfFEYe0VPyIs2ncUkBwcQqi20mO0IYJkl_vqWkUTX_nuTFiVr2DaXOygiZeYR0uxCogWRTg-pWJJK-5b2qwHsldiLd6sEV3BSDAHdWkJXdFy5O_-7l1P-J-Xww/s320/Capture6.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Rosenwald Fund Schoolhouse Construction Map, 1928</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Courtesy of North Carolina Digital Collections</i></span></div><p>In Houston County, Tennessee, where I am the archivist at the Houston County Archives & Museum, we have uncovered documents, photos and information about an African American school we had locally that was funded by the Julius Rosenwald Fund. The W.H. Hensley School was built with funds from the Rosenwald Fund. This fund also provided funds for books and other supplies. While the school building itself no longer exists, the history of this school is being documented so that it is not forgotten.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWvCDdQ47BpkFVTqWGMSNGR1d9U-mFv0-G0S1Dz-zM5jn8etqjC-ms8--OTEwOPUMcFqYUlOGF-c9jL8dqi4fW30lKJLQ8ddhn1D29Aw7345uOZF9U9T8qS4th7GkmXkb5Dvc8W63DHCQcaw63NpMEApFWPIlEG0_dsf8nZb-jXfRmcLew6AClsq6/s1940/Houston%20County_W.%20H.%20Hensley%20School_1939%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1940" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWvCDdQ47BpkFVTqWGMSNGR1d9U-mFv0-G0S1Dz-zM5jn8etqjC-ms8--OTEwOPUMcFqYUlOGF-c9jL8dqi4fW30lKJLQ8ddhn1D29Aw7345uOZF9U9T8qS4th7GkmXkb5Dvc8W63DHCQcaw63NpMEApFWPIlEG0_dsf8nZb-jXfRmcLew6AClsq6/s320/Houston%20County_W.%20H.%20Hensley%20School_1939%20(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>W.H. Hensley School, Houston County, Tennessee</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum</i></span></div><p>If you think your African American ancestors attended a Julius Rosenwald funded school, check with the local historical or genealogical society and see if they have any information, documents or photos. Many of these school buildings still exist and have historical markers placed to honor the work Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington accomplished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmX-CY7nGYD6MJNJlrnx3E0RpuDs0Gal0-6ONVkqWCVOV1GZmCBL7IKh3uUFHr54VkhwCBSVUAjuz1ebl69opEImusoXr2Qnnvy26pSwTUJqfN88u0l917l6ncr6AM3DUdvmOGUry47Y1cjfaORA_W_WFSXPZrDzizswNNdWirdrMnEMhnOwFG4O1/s4032/A-89a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmX-CY7nGYD6MJNJlrnx3E0RpuDs0Gal0-6ONVkqWCVOV1GZmCBL7IKh3uUFHr54VkhwCBSVUAjuz1ebl69opEImusoXr2Qnnvy26pSwTUJqfN88u0l917l6ncr6AM3DUdvmOGUry47Y1cjfaORA_W_WFSXPZrDzizswNNdWirdrMnEMhnOwFG4O1/s320/A-89a.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Courtesy North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources</i></span></div><p>We should be researching all aspects of our families ancestry, including the schools they attended!</p><p>***********************************************************************************</p><p><b>Want To Know More About Researching in School Records?</b></p><p><b>Watch my Legacy Family Tree Webinar</b></p><p><b><i>The ABC's and 123's of Researching Your Ancestor's School Records</i></b></p><p><b><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=3076">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=3076</a> </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KiuwasKjuUMlTBkV-u8lnL-gckMNz35haqqtZZtQL_dOy4IuHvOM5XCz0IYi-z3fyEb-QVobKni0ndrqGOr7Xbu6x8f-Zb9EwkMlpNqTY9XJMM7tQ2Vyso6r8iBpa6a_XVSrfaIYUwlvNKusHpaH88teh6tbHw3W_3xnTBBgdw_jusv__eVm2qDO/s737/557_The-ABCs-and-123s-of-Researching-Your-Ancestor_apos_s-School-Records_736x414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="737" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3KiuwasKjuUMlTBkV-u8lnL-gckMNz35haqqtZZtQL_dOy4IuHvOM5XCz0IYi-z3fyEb-QVobKni0ndrqGOr7Xbu6x8f-Zb9EwkMlpNqTY9XJMM7tQ2Vyso6r8iBpa6a_XVSrfaIYUwlvNKusHpaH88teh6tbHw3W_3xnTBBgdw_jusv__eVm2qDO/s320/557_The-ABCs-and-123s-of-Researching-Your-Ancestor_apos_s-School-Records_736x414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-65488743501029240072023-02-08T08:10:00.006-08:002023-02-08T11:28:06.772-08:00Black History Month: Finding LucyFebruary is Black History Month and all month long my blog posts will be about researching African American ancestors. <div><br /></div><div>I was very excited to see that my local news station WSMV-Nashville Channel 4 is doing a series of stories during Black History Month highlighting African American history and genealogy. Their first story really interested me as a genealogist and as an archivist. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrZot-b8C1tqjuVTBpIt2xepoTH7gjuN-s6T-WWqcX5FUtC40REILXaT1df-8g3QLUGGUuVtSAvj1ZeUEAGS5IP5yveq_6w6Bt5uxBBPzPxLN9xVl0hy8eU2vHGsmiSb0iNVGhtuiDReOHpX9whW228BG1ypvJViuGIcOJSjU_US42v2DEfdRfFTA/s661/Capture40.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrZot-b8C1tqjuVTBpIt2xepoTH7gjuN-s6T-WWqcX5FUtC40REILXaT1df-8g3QLUGGUuVtSAvj1ZeUEAGS5IP5yveq_6w6Bt5uxBBPzPxLN9xVl0hy8eU2vHGsmiSb0iNVGhtuiDReOHpX9whW228BG1ypvJViuGIcOJSjU_US42v2DEfdRfFTA/s320/Capture40.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1859 Ambrotype Photograph of 9-Year Old Lucy Waggoner</i></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Marius Payton, one of the WSMV news anchors ran across an ambrotype photograph of a little 9-year old girl named Lucy in an issue of the Tennessee State Museum Magazine. This photograph is dated 1859 and Lucy was enslaved with the Waggoner family in Davidson County, Tennessee. Marius reached out to the Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society (AAHGS) to help him research the history of this little girl. The AAHGS website is at this link: <a href="https://www.aahgs.org/">https://www.aahgs.org/</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoX-qGCN6cbE62rN6f5eDoeDS7kkcVA_dCR4hlNqF7plt0SlgkiubX4g9OYwomznjne_MIZ8focrWGycMYHgg0Xvu_7zLuPbZceRdLcVeqBBMFwAxuX7zCMlbUzbWv19PlpJOTZkZvbReFQ9U8cffpRKy41jilvD0XXehaQG1_SCT-Dox0H51mVRmJ/s1564/Capture50.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="1564" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoX-qGCN6cbE62rN6f5eDoeDS7kkcVA_dCR4hlNqF7plt0SlgkiubX4g9OYwomznjne_MIZ8focrWGycMYHgg0Xvu_7zLuPbZceRdLcVeqBBMFwAxuX7zCMlbUzbWv19PlpJOTZkZvbReFQ9U8cffpRKy41jilvD0XXehaQG1_SCT-Dox0H51mVRmJ/w400-h70/Capture50.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I will not recount the remainder of the story here in my blog, you can watch the video of what researchers found at this link: <a href="https://www.wsmv.com/2023/02/04/finding-lucy-obstacles-searching-descendants-slaves/?fbclid=IwAR2ErrM5aIs0F4Y6o2XctPvdHimC0ZaEOHA3nNJxZAxfDlTEqSc5qwuXW1A">https://www.wsmv.com/2023/02/04/finding-lucy-obstacles-searching-descendants-slaves/ fbclid=IwAR2ErrM5aIs0F4Y6o2XctPvdHimC0ZaEOHA3nNJxZAxfDlTEqSc5qwuXW1A</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Researching African American genealogy can be a daunting task, especially once you get back before 1870. But do not let that deter you from researching your black history. Many archives have records, photographs and artifacts that could help you. February is the time to be on the look out for these archives to share what they have as we celebrate the lives and history of African Americans. </div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe you have a story like Lucy Waggoner, I would encourage you to not give up and to keep searching for the answers. Everyone who ever lived on planet Earth has a story to tell and we as genealogists need to be telling that story so it is not forgotten.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>***********************************************************************************</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Get My Legacy QuickGuide</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><i>Family Gatherings: Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family</i></b></div><div><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2680"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=2680</b></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyP1fv0o0fSc5FYmdhSeLTelgxCVhwA-TDl_XgGttwYp9cVPQDvwHtvAd46zAyCpEbOIkBTe_JkIRWGvTU9W7MVnHQZDRilsubchj-CQD4oSIdEM2182C0Qye7gSbcTFDXanQb329neqtjYKsoPe7eR0MwGDQuudLwHkIHBZXDZa_3OX2V3KNpRqsy/s483/Family%20Gatherings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyP1fv0o0fSc5FYmdhSeLTelgxCVhwA-TDl_XgGttwYp9cVPQDvwHtvAd46zAyCpEbOIkBTe_JkIRWGvTU9W7MVnHQZDRilsubchj-CQD4oSIdEM2182C0Qye7gSbcTFDXanQb329neqtjYKsoPe7eR0MwGDQuudLwHkIHBZXDZa_3OX2V3KNpRqsy/s320/Family%20Gatherings.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-54765733709085466332023-02-04T12:58:00.000-08:002023-02-04T12:58:38.283-08:00Book Review: Revolutionary Roads by Bob Thompson<p><i>Revolutionary
Roads: Searching for the War That Made America Independent and All the Places
it Could Have Gone Terribly Wrong</i> by Bob Thompson. Published by Twelve Books:
1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. 10104; <a href="https://www.twelvebooks.com/">https://www.twelvebooks.com/</a>; 2023.
ISBN 978-1-4555-6515-3. 448 pp. Bibliography, illustrations, index, notes.
Hardback. $32.00.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSbH8z5n8PXOPJk7Wb7cZH2XNSMM07S_4mGkoKP_IOQaiHLhcZT4CfJD5PN0j93KrHdwk3CIgqrW2rpLKT2ruFVULAbuq4PEiLR4_OyqIMlYfk4SiEALLltzq1UyydUyJ4idBrCRhLusfg37nO0w7ykstx9Y4ZwkN7mWlgAe3uARN6f1pOslZj-kA/s2775/Thompson_RevolutionaryRoads_9781455565153%20HC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="1838" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSbH8z5n8PXOPJk7Wb7cZH2XNSMM07S_4mGkoKP_IOQaiHLhcZT4CfJD5PN0j93KrHdwk3CIgqrW2rpLKT2ruFVULAbuq4PEiLR4_OyqIMlYfk4SiEALLltzq1UyydUyJ4idBrCRhLusfg37nO0w7ykstx9Y4ZwkN7mWlgAe3uARN6f1pOslZj-kA/s320/Thompson_RevolutionaryRoads_9781455565153%20HC.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Cover of Book, Courtesy of Twelve Books</i></span></div><p style="text-align: left;">Bob Thompson’s
new book <i>Revolutionary Roads</i> is a true adventure story. I am always telling
genealogists to “walk in your ancestor's footsteps” and Thompson’s book is like
going back in a time machine to experience the crucial places during the
American Revolution. Many times, we can’t understand what our ancestors
experienced, saw, and lived through unless we actually go there and see if for
ourselves.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><i>Revolutionary
Roads</i> tour through many of the Revolutionary War sites makes for a great read.
I found myself not wanting to stop reading and couldn’t wait to get to the next
chapter. I was concerned that I would not be able to visualize the places the author
visited but his writing kept me interested and I could really see the places
he was describing. In addition, the reader gets a great dose of “what if” from
Thompson as he talks about what could have happened if the war didn’t go just as
it did.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">This book is an
example for every genealogist to consider the events your ancestors experienced
through their eyes as much as possible. Visiting those places, if they still
exist, that had an impact on their lives, their decisions, their accomplishments,
and their defeats can really add to your ancestor story.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The author covers
many of the lesser-known battles and incidents, which I really liked and was
glad to see. I envisioned my ancestors that I know were living in the same
areas or were involved with the Revolutionary War as I read this book. Thompson’s
writing helped me to place my ancestors in those times and places and truly
have more of an understanding of what they went through.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">I can highly
recommend Bob Thompson’s <i>Revolutionary Roads: Searching for the War That Made
America Independent and All the Places it Could Have Gone Terribly Wrong</i> to
anyone wanting to know how to trace their ancestor’s footsteps and especially
if you are like me and love reading about the Revolutionary War.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXrdeowFdC4g0q4GRHbS1l6N2ohYGTsJeoo8Gz-AQPmyom4MjV3aovpUcnKtgdVNcOKaNbj4H1wx5cvvkYL-GkNIBlkXGKuP22Bin6_E-douHt6NK5tOnPuX9p6ndFHiwPbCiNPS4EHq9MEvq4Xgrf-p7tMsNfBSs0U1ed1HoRUxAbM-CIQXtvPMQ/s970/87b3ed8c-7d42-47cb-8937-f0bff5789984.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="970" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXrdeowFdC4g0q4GRHbS1l6N2ohYGTsJeoo8Gz-AQPmyom4MjV3aovpUcnKtgdVNcOKaNbj4H1wx5cvvkYL-GkNIBlkXGKuP22Bin6_E-douHt6NK5tOnPuX9p6ndFHiwPbCiNPS4EHq9MEvq4Xgrf-p7tMsNfBSs0U1ed1HoRUxAbM-CIQXtvPMQ/w400-h124/87b3ed8c-7d42-47cb-8937-f0bff5789984.__CR0,0,1940,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Courtesy of Twelve Books</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />***********************************************************************************<div><br /></div><div><b><u>NEW! FREE MyHeritage Webinar by Melissa Barker</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>MyHeritage: Your Personal Genealogy Archive</b></i></div><div><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div><b><i>Many of us are not able to travel to those places where our ancestors lived to do genealogy research. This should not deter us from finding information about our ancestors. MyHeritage can be your "home away from home" online archive to help you find information on your ancestors. Learn from a seasoned genealogist and archivist how to find archived records on MyHeritage from home.</i></b></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3d4e; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.33px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3e3d4e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.33px;"><b><u>Link to Webinar:</u></b> <a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=8180">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=8180</a><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #3e3d4e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISrxyK_tWV5LkhXHdq_S3hd_UJO15nxbSoJ3zv3MGd2GxyVd2nLmX7io8jfVm2RXBDk-yQkVzeZveqb6WBpf5HmLumH1H9q0l5GFBPg-lzjJ87wxyL7DtKzI_IxtazHR6ph7W2CCO_CCh1pANbsvZYm3rumcl-hEEJ-z5YeKxFxiG2ynhc6VAjcen/s500/2023-01-24-MH-Barker-image500.webp" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISrxyK_tWV5LkhXHdq_S3hd_UJO15nxbSoJ3zv3MGd2GxyVd2nLmX7io8jfVm2RXBDk-yQkVzeZveqb6WBpf5HmLumH1H9q0l5GFBPg-lzjJ87wxyL7DtKzI_IxtazHR6ph7W2CCO_CCh1pANbsvZYm3rumcl-hEEJ-z5YeKxFxiG2ynhc6VAjcen/w400-h225/2023-01-24-MH-Barker-image500.webp" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #3e3d4e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #3e3d4e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.33px;"><br /></span></span><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-723750154613222692023-02-01T11:56:00.001-08:002023-02-01T11:56:45.697-08:00Black History Month in the Archives<p>February is Black History month and many of our local, state and national archives in the United States are gearing up for Black History Month programs, exhibits and displays. These archives will be sharing African American histories, documents, photographs and artifacts. </p><p>As the archivist for the Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum, I am very excited about celebrating the black history in my county and the entire United States.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwopB91lw1ECEqFxA00O3xs1srVRGA5IXeXvHL9yZ3OcubMvv0RBwkfvh0Y3XcD7en4s-YzZiYqKKqyBvVVX4RQ3nW-p0ZXjD53VPbam-Jr0VGJJ4IDfcbgjAyhbO5Pc6zm58YQtO5597OLXXY4rd0qymLJy9lwf9V9Xy1u-5tvB04E-wJ4qU1yl2k=s466" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="466" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwopB91lw1ECEqFxA00O3xs1srVRGA5IXeXvHL9yZ3OcubMvv0RBwkfvh0Y3XcD7en4s-YzZiYqKKqyBvVVX4RQ3nW-p0ZXjD53VPbam-Jr0VGJJ4IDfcbgjAyhbO5Pc6zm58YQtO5597OLXXY4rd0qymLJy9lwf9V9Xy1u-5tvB04E-wJ4qU1yl2k=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Bransford High School Graduates, Tennessee State Library and Archives</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Many of our local, state and national archives take great pains in collecting, preserving and sharing their African American records with the public. Whether these records are Manuscript Collections, Photograph Collections, School Records or artifacts that directly relate to the history and lives of African Americans, they are extremely important to our over all world history.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfRx7R0evps-nX-xyfLaFy-JBQA8s_vcO9BAZKIWeJVrhXfw-8Q5TOKa3y_TvpwbTy5m8kjkHfp4VIXr4z2M5DIYk02mGua7x7na_0UZCBQ5t0EuH8UACawUh-k6YmWqIz17nzP3oTYR8BuvIOiZG6LdZfJfZSauICylOGIBHPOnDSi0jTjtaUF_sr=s499" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="499" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfRx7R0evps-nX-xyfLaFy-JBQA8s_vcO9BAZKIWeJVrhXfw-8Q5TOKa3y_TvpwbTy5m8kjkHfp4VIXr4z2M5DIYk02mGua7x7na_0UZCBQ5t0EuH8UACawUh-k6YmWqIz17nzP3oTYR8BuvIOiZG6LdZfJfZSauICylOGIBHPOnDSi0jTjtaUF_sr=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Portrait of Henry W. Allen, Catherine B. Allen and Minta B. Allen, Tennessee State Library and Archives</i></span></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Monty, the event grew out of "Negro History Week", the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson in 1915 and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVXwi9gRiK6BWFiC75D-M-OG3UsdqvO2RyZVV5sGe6tZ134J2i3ENlTDYsMNttnqzM4IyTO_dsbLdwR0kTDI0sbX-RuOK4aRNoVSRlFBog8PtOmWwjrHEc3QciDjiXfjQcm-a7SFZdeXpoI6KWp5sm2Nv2PtoZ_LRxTa8B33dKcHAVaFT2zBUhbiTZ=s750" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="750" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVXwi9gRiK6BWFiC75D-M-OG3UsdqvO2RyZVV5sGe6tZ134J2i3ENlTDYsMNttnqzM4IyTO_dsbLdwR0kTDI0sbX-RuOK4aRNoVSRlFBog8PtOmWwjrHEc3QciDjiXfjQcm-a7SFZdeXpoI6KWp5sm2Nv2PtoZ_LRxTa8B33dKcHAVaFT2zBUhbiTZ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>If you have African American ancestors, I hope you take the month of February to celebrate their lives and tell their stories. Every person has a story to tell and if we as genealogists do not document and preserve our ancestors stories, they will be lost forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">******</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Have Tennessee African American Ancestors?</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>Check Out My Legacy Family Tree Webinar</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The Tennessee State Library and Archives: A Mega Archives for Your Tennessee Ancestors</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=7644">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=7644</a><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0KcYDGbSa9jeEZUGBahB9Mnv9UC2JcNzk_4CZZlCgYnh0iGnoeAF2pu06UE1O57bJW25JHaS4w9LgNrI9imykStVXel37bOq189j3OsDje9zvB4JS0PJWej8rMY1GPBXnpVLefxv03Ra1vKZnNpK1N4NeBQljEUcE9IVUYXZThOv0SUMFaeO7DqD/s880/20210403_TSLA_0502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="880" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0KcYDGbSa9jeEZUGBahB9Mnv9UC2JcNzk_4CZZlCgYnh0iGnoeAF2pu06UE1O57bJW25JHaS4w9LgNrI9imykStVXel37bOq189j3OsDje9zvB4JS0PJWej8rMY1GPBXnpVLefxv03Ra1vKZnNpK1N4NeBQljEUcE9IVUYXZThOv0SUMFaeO7DqD/s320/20210403_TSLA_0502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Tennessee State Library and Archives</i></span></div><br /><b><br /></b></div></div><div><br /></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-5855666286193830732023-01-06T07:43:00.000-08:002023-01-06T07:43:08.906-08:00Book Recommendation: "Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher" by Drew Smith<p><i><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Friday Book Reviews and Recommendations</span></i></p><p>This is my first blog post of many that I hope to do in 2023 sharing my book recommendations and reviews. I am an avid reader of non-fiction history, biographies and genealogical books. I hope you enjoy what I share and I encouraged you to read more in 2023!</p><p>Since January is that month we all think about New Year's Resolutions and getting organized, I wanted to recommend a fantastic book to help you organize your genealogy research. The author, Drew Smith, has done an excellent job with this book that was originally published in 2016 but very relevant today. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98_b_ty1VvdTqSS9WjhGwBut1diuIImCv3ihbR_47641Q_bEXIrzeM-NaxZJZ1XbYbeAzaxO-9GOXTMFMiczm--lKA2hqtkCeaf1ZKanJYrU7Eo5K6RRxIxHUQHBNuFvfbFXHH6lswe2oyO8boyKJl0Lyz664TqiVb6OC-IGSVcbi6oEM5eh7z5rn/s499/41U1UdhC2pL._SX381_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh98_b_ty1VvdTqSS9WjhGwBut1diuIImCv3ihbR_47641Q_bEXIrzeM-NaxZJZ1XbYbeAzaxO-9GOXTMFMiczm--lKA2hqtkCeaf1ZKanJYrU7Eo5K6RRxIxHUQHBNuFvfbFXHH6lswe2oyO8boyKJl0Lyz664TqiVb6OC-IGSVcbi6oEM5eh7z5rn/s320/41U1UdhC2pL._SX381_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p><i><span>Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and
Solutions for Every Researcher. </span></i><span>By
Drew Smith. Published by F & W Media, Inc., 10151 Carver Road, Suite 200,
Blue Ash, OH 45242; </span><a href="http://www.fwcommunity.com/"><span>http://www.fwcommunity.com</span></a><span>; 2016. ISBN 978-1-4403-4503-6. 239 pp. Appendix,
index</span></p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">When I heard that Drew Smith had a new book out and it was on
organizing your genealogy, I was excited. As a certified archives manager, I am
asked all the time about how to organize records, photographs and other
ephemera since that is a big part of what I do on a daily basis. As a
professional genealogist, I teach classes and give presentations on organizing
your genealogy with an emphasis on records preservation.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">When I first opened the book, I was struck by a few of the topics
listed in the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Contents </i>section. While
most of the chapter titles are what you would expect to find in a genealogy
organizational book, a couple of the titles were unique. Such topics as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing Your Communication, Organizing
Your Learning </i>and<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Organizing Your Volunteering</i>,
I thought were unique in genealogy organization.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Smith’s target audience for this book is to the beginning genealogist
to the professional genealogist and all levels in-between. I can attest to the
fact that everyone, no matter where you are in your genealogy journey, will
learn something from this book. Smith emphasizes the concept that genealogy
organization is a personal thing, individual to each person; there is no right
way or wrong way. Find what works for you and be consistent.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">In Chapter One, Smith talks about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing
Yourself</i>. He says: “Your mind is without a doubt your most important
genealogical tool”. Smith points out things like sleep, your diet, simplifying
your workspace, time management, using calendars, taking breaks and your stress
levels as important aspects of genealogy research and organizing yourself. He
also explains that establishing a genealogy research routine is part of the
genealogy organizational process.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Smith talks about <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing Your
Space</i> in Chapter Two. I appreciate and applaud Smith for suggesting the
work space needs to be hospitable for documents. Smith goes into great detail
about the space you use for your genealogy research and what you need to be
successful. He includes a workspace check list which includes everything right
down to the drink coaster.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">In Chapter Three, Smith encourages us to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organize Your Goals</i>. He says: “…choose a goal that has a realistic
and concrete result and allows you to track your progress and remain motivated
over time.” Smith does a great job of explaining how to set such goals, with
examples from his own genealogy research. He also explains the importance of
to-do lists and how to implement them either by using an app or using an actual
printed calendar.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span>Organizing Your Notes and Ideas</span></i><span> is the subject of Chapter Four. Smith describes
several options to capture and organize a genealogist’s notes and ideas. Taking
those scraps of paper and sticky notes and turning them into a workable format.
The reader will get an extensive tutorial on Evernote in this chapter.</span></p><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghg_AXkxyGlw2FndaZMbzT7LMSnTTYl6XBsOp90JjdUfkh9R_0Df8uGLC8-izwtgpoDdjQoP85GHPHm64PJwuqH24ctO_-u_mthbkhlDIw6QvpqvxGaYhWSf2BfUec2y-7vf23NjBJpaKJe_n-Deb2KoYaQeYcWtcv3IJ6J5phKTq2kXioHVD7fwcZ/s1104/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1104" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghg_AXkxyGlw2FndaZMbzT7LMSnTTYl6XBsOp90JjdUfkh9R_0Df8uGLC8-izwtgpoDdjQoP85GHPHm64PJwuqH24ctO_-u_mthbkhlDIw6QvpqvxGaYhWSf2BfUec2y-7vf23NjBJpaKJe_n-Deb2KoYaQeYcWtcv3IJ6J5phKTq2kXioHVD7fwcZ/s320/Picture1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Misc. Documents, Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum</i></span></div><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>In Chapter Five, Smith gets to the meat of the subject of organizing
your genealogy with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing Your Files.
</i>Smith describes organizational methods to use with paper files and computer
files. The emphasis being that each person needs to find a system that works
for them. Everyone is different and gravitates to different organizational
methods. I particularly appreciated Smith’s emphasis on using archival
materials to preserve and safe guard genealogy documents. His description of preservation methods are right in line with archival methods used in any
professional archives setting. Smith’s explanation of how to set up computer
files is easy and straight forward. The added use of cloud technology will hopefully
insure genealogists will not lose their data.<p></p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">The genealogy research process can be overwhelming to some
genealogists. Smith explains how to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organize
Your Research Process</i> in Chapter Six. Smith says: “Having a well-organized,
purposeful, and methodical research process is the key to productive and
fruitful research”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Smith explains how
research logs, blogs and genealogy software programs can help the genealogist
organize their research process. He also provides a genealogy software
comparison worksheet at the end of the chapter, comparing all the current
genealogy software programs.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Genealogists wouldn’t get anywhere without communicating with other
researchers, libraries and archives just to name a few. In Chapter Seven, Smith
helps the genealogist <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organize Your
Communication. </i>Smith helps the genealogist organize their
correspondence. I was particularly glad to see Smith spend time on how to
organize emails since that form of correspondence can be daunting to deal with
and organize. His guidelines on how to work with mailing lists, message boards
and Facebook is well explained.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJgtbea8M8pNORO7pvntP5mkCbu9VaOmuMEaNm9f2C4BUvRUeAkx2958-u6hycQ4m2aVxwZSHMDS50GSm_AJ49Q982-isFkhxSgIPaqZYegUG6woXVMmIHwByVTHEDu0O-Wt9q7HPdanqyHuu1g7d6OW-hfnZ9MQuvg_esBMAJLVSEDdsUGoV5lXJ/s650/Perserving-Old-Family-Letters-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="650" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJgtbea8M8pNORO7pvntP5mkCbu9VaOmuMEaNm9f2C4BUvRUeAkx2958-u6hycQ4m2aVxwZSHMDS50GSm_AJ49Q982-isFkhxSgIPaqZYegUG6woXVMmIHwByVTHEDu0O-Wt9q7HPdanqyHuu1g7d6OW-hfnZ9MQuvg_esBMAJLVSEDdsUGoV5lXJ/s320/Perserving-Old-Family-Letters-1-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Old Letters, Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum</i></span></div><br /><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Online research is the way most genealogists look for their ancestors.
Smith helps with this subject in Chapter Eight with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing Your Online Research</i>. Smith does very well guiding the
genealogist on how to organize their online research by navigating them through
the vast internet with its seemingly never ending genealogy websites. He uses
methods of planning your online research and organizing website bookmarks.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Many genealogists get opportunities to travel to do their genealogy
research. In Chapter Nine, Smith discusses <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing
Your Research Trips. </i>Smith gives the genealogist great advice on preparing
for a research trip and being organized once you get to the facility and what
to do when you return home after your genealogy research trip. I specifically
enjoyed his section entitled “Create a Mobile Research Office”.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span>Organizing Your Learning </span></i><span>is the title of Chapter Ten. In this chapter, Smith
does a great job of emphasizing genealogy education goals, whether you’re a
beginning genealogist or an advanced researcher. Organizing your books,
periodicals, blogs, genealogy conferences, virtual webinars and other
educational opportunities is well addressed.</span></p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Lastly, Chapter Eleven is a great chapter on <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Organizing Your Volunteering</i>. Many genealogists find that as they
become more and more involved in their genealogy, they decide to become more
active in their local genealogical society, historical society or other
volunteer positions. Smith has some great advice on how to keep the genealogists
volunteer activities organized so they don’t become overwhelmed.</p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Throughout the book there are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Research
Tips</i> that Smith offers. Also, at the end of each chapter there is a great
section entitled <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Drew’s To-Dos</i>. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>Smith
also includes many different kinds of templates, forms and check lists at the
end of each chapter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">I would highly recommend Drew Smith’s book to any genealogist.</p><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">___________</p><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Get more tips and help by watching my Legacy Family Tree Webinar:</b></p><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>The Home Archivist: Preserving Family Records Like a Pro!</b></p><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=4729"><b>http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=4729</b></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfS0CbwcmI2XtlOEx7mdIn4S3xI2icc6cfmbWAQJDsXa-CaOK5qpTJeUCWlTY7knnkF271jYBoiMVAmnqeyVEW4Os_HHjBMP_MfhFmna4unzjroQRNuctG0pu3gdLL3Au6sL_bjSOAtiK_203r2eCv3Qev2V_AikE4DXEY11vHXf2QfHzhLzHKzYCv/s500/webinar-image_1569615346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfS0CbwcmI2XtlOEx7mdIn4S3xI2icc6cfmbWAQJDsXa-CaOK5qpTJeUCWlTY7knnkF271jYBoiMVAmnqeyVEW4Os_HHjBMP_MfhFmna4unzjroQRNuctG0pu3gdLL3Au6sL_bjSOAtiK_203r2eCv3Qev2V_AikE4DXEY11vHXf2QfHzhLzHKzYCv/s320/webinar-image_1569615346.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p align="left" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-2071317714533686972023-01-03T11:39:00.003-08:002024-02-13T07:44:16.173-08:00RootsTech 2024! Don't Miss It!<p>I am happy to announce that RootsTech 2024 is only 15 days away! The hybrid conference will take place February 29th to March 2nd and it's going to be a great event.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNH4Uh9Fo5qXF7wNJjO59CAryfyV5O0LxIS870we4quo4efWKqBeVXKWfFXeZHeCFcUGt6Ayyk_gTF5379f1lRuMWJ-h1cQ6t0C-zQ24-sc1cVeHVqO1UNoJ6C62k4O8e-GkaQbNYw307Y74pp1pcq5OBk3dmv5_P9CbTm52J7OU4xO69Gs_t7oTjpgD8/s675/Capture1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="675" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNH4Uh9Fo5qXF7wNJjO59CAryfyV5O0LxIS870we4quo4efWKqBeVXKWfFXeZHeCFcUGt6Ayyk_gTF5379f1lRuMWJ-h1cQ6t0C-zQ24-sc1cVeHVqO1UNoJ6C62k4O8e-GkaQbNYw307Y74pp1pcq5OBk3dmv5_P9CbTm52J7OU4xO69Gs_t7oTjpgD8/s320/Capture1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This annual genealogical conference is available to anyone who can attend in-person or to anyone who would like to attend virtually. <div><br /></div><div>To register for the in-person or virtual event, click this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfMAohqUermUS8vDOaMCT3s1noC34c9gI6ffdZ6XMJe9fIwbe5C3ecYckGRdsBA1ybs7Ex5RD9GKgPbyngZkLbicQRV4KuY_aPINI2BQ9wr6eS9qlKQuz5xU0rvsHfWkYeYXyqJbx8nFQua2tHf2quKPflnygBJGYkp1orQu9663uw0fvXjdUZN3ZfP8/s659/Capture4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="659" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfMAohqUermUS8vDOaMCT3s1noC34c9gI6ffdZ6XMJe9fIwbe5C3ecYckGRdsBA1ybs7Ex5RD9GKgPbyngZkLbicQRV4KuY_aPINI2BQ9wr6eS9qlKQuz5xU0rvsHfWkYeYXyqJbx8nFQua2tHf2quKPflnygBJGYkp1orQu9663uw0fvXjdUZN3ZfP8/s320/Capture4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There is a cost for the in-person event but the virtual registration is 100% FREE!</div><div><br /></div><div>You can even Create Your RootsTech 2024 Schedule. Check out the speakers for the 3-day event and craft your own schedule at this link: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAnFmFhf4o5eXR62RufqlLZ_B-xWT-pfLCB53v-iQBENm-nikpAdrAxnZwz6wiaCnQJMH84M9M1fsEUiv2B1tSInbaebonJS3Wehb7GTgvjpvJ3fXY_4UWDFP156F12QIGuXaFFeopYTx2HqB0RFIdXAtP8G240RQYvd6AW0NEOuS61q4p0vGBoOrRvo/s1038/Capture5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="252" data-original-width="1038" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAnFmFhf4o5eXR62RufqlLZ_B-xWT-pfLCB53v-iQBENm-nikpAdrAxnZwz6wiaCnQJMH84M9M1fsEUiv2B1tSInbaebonJS3Wehb7GTgvjpvJ3fXY_4UWDFP156F12QIGuXaFFeopYTx2HqB0RFIdXAtP8G240RQYvd6AW0NEOuS61q4p0vGBoOrRvo/w377-h130/Capture5.JPG" width="377" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><p>Every year at RootsTech there are Keynote Speakers and this year is no exception. This year the keynote speakers are Lynne M. Jackson, Henry Cho, Nancy Borowick, Katie James and Steve Rockwood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDXY__zT3ZPVOgWMpW_h0xeDa8IjQyPoHvTmYYnGvl4pVcQ5pHKdSTzvor51tDi-aLU_zagmQ8Kfs8Qxw9N87vOdw21jgGoxb-j1M6a0kxplK63d66cWY7KkZITYDXT6mGKVesHF06pjMiILWPFI_DLNl1TTJ23kvPiKBAurS5oMA9d8fzyMskls4gaI/s1305/Capture6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="1305" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDXY__zT3ZPVOgWMpW_h0xeDa8IjQyPoHvTmYYnGvl4pVcQ5pHKdSTzvor51tDi-aLU_zagmQ8Kfs8Qxw9N87vOdw21jgGoxb-j1M6a0kxplK63d66cWY7KkZITYDXT6mGKVesHF06pjMiILWPFI_DLNl1TTJ23kvPiKBAurS5oMA9d8fzyMskls4gaI/w367-h165/Capture6.JPG" width="367" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>RootsTech is all about connections. Discover your connections with relatives around the world through Relatives at RootsTech, check out this cool way to connect with cousins you didn't even know you had around the world: <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I will be presenting two LIVE presentations at RootsTech! Sign up to attend my live virtual presentations and put them on your RootsTech Calendar:</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u>Melissa Barker RootsTech Virtual Presentations</u></b></p><p><b>Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Central, <i>Digging Into Finding Aids: The Road Map to Any Manuscript Collection</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b>Friday, March 1, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Central, <i>Church Records in Archives</i></b></p><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p><b><i>Here is my speaker page where you can add my presentations to your calendar or watch them virtually and you can also watch for FREE my previous RootsTech presentations. <a href="https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/melissa-barker/en">https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/speakers/melissa-barker/en</a></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZTlhHmhliXdBU6TG81Oaeh39kWz0MkTiG4PgX4cx5T92-9egXo_4fZagUJ_qGNfr_ZIYH6dPm8eJ-mR6F0gMfAhAsDxfeL-1t0a3UKM_-KFIASAHEvThsSeO_duyVJt0ubSH7oKKs7mrVnuByOPFvde2c5DbwiWLTicIptd32GBT41lNSvlTSxNUUcE/s544/Capture7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="544" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZTlhHmhliXdBU6TG81Oaeh39kWz0MkTiG4PgX4cx5T92-9egXo_4fZagUJ_qGNfr_ZIYH6dPm8eJ-mR6F0gMfAhAsDxfeL-1t0a3UKM_-KFIASAHEvThsSeO_duyVJt0ubSH7oKKs7mrVnuByOPFvde2c5DbwiWLTicIptd32GBT41lNSvlTSxNUUcE/s320/Capture7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So, get ready for RootsTech 2024! Register Today!</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 18.73px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><u>Remember: It's Not All Online, Contact or Visit and Archive Today!</u></h3><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;"><br /></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><u style="font-size: 24px;">It's Not All Online: Researching In Archives Webinar!</u><u></u></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Researching in archives, libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, courthouses and any other repository can be intimidating. This webinar will show you how to plan ahead for a successful research trip and also help you with your "To-Do List" once you get there. Contacting or visiting an archive will help the genealogist be more successful in their genealogy research.</div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145" target="_blank">http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/?aid=1145</a></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 16px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s1600/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" style="margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 16px;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghX6rGzhb87mPRPfQ80E43csIgbhWZOvfMzcmTnPjJgRtIse6BYnI_XdgyMmKGS0P7Bp6gM0UBIlVEQPxc0mFUrZuV5xS2YLOxRKmJfIwu3ud0-sT-_qL-ab7CtPSrcH4lw2wUm0tBb44/s320/webinar-image_1464129078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-15567024118046333312022-12-28T07:00:00.000-08:002022-12-28T07:00:46.888-08:00Preserving Christmas and Other Greeting Cards<p>Christmas 2022 is over! It's time to get back to genealogy and finding those ancestors.</p><br />But wait....<br /><br />Did you get Christmas cards sent to you this season? What are you going to do with them?<br /><br />I have a confession to make, I have kept every single Christmas card that I have ever received. Yes, I know, I have a problem. Maybe you have a stack of Christmas cards from this Christmas and from Christmases past. Maybe you also keep other greeting cards from Birthdays, Valentine's Day, etc.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxpA22b9kkF9KhLQeVeGI6Wo17S7e3BK4EQB1s0TCb4xwywYHQgliwwWJN0D9uVi-6fF3LJHnENkDv0plGDVPN8xT75KHlNZpcrC1DXIcdjwmVq5MMrp3QfrCpAPlEOR36UE2VULJOrc/s1600/1479227_10151831113370233_280281580_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxpA22b9kkF9KhLQeVeGI6Wo17S7e3BK4EQB1s0TCb4xwywYHQgliwwWJN0D9uVi-6fF3LJHnENkDv0plGDVPN8xT75KHlNZpcrC1DXIcdjwmVq5MMrp3QfrCpAPlEOR36UE2VULJOrc/s320/1479227_10151831113370233_280281580_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Christmas Card, Houston County, TN. Archives</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Most importantly, if you have old greeting cards that are in your genealogical record collections, are you preserving them properly?<br /><br />If you are like me and have kept greeting cards from various events, holidays and special occasions and you intend on keeping them, it is important that they are preserved just like the other documents in your collection.<br /><br />Preserving greeting cards is very easy, it's really a matter of obtaining the right materials and being consistent in the archiving process.<br /><br /><u><b>Archival Materials You Will Need and can be purchased at any online archival materials store:</b></u><br /><br />-<a href="https://amzn.to/2QWqDJK">Archival plastic sleeves</a> in the size that fits the greeting card<br /><br />-<a href="https://www.gaylord.com/Family-History-Collectors/For-the-Family-Historian/Document-Paper-Storage/Gaylord-Archival%26%23174%3B-White-Barrier-Board-Greeting-Card-Storage-Box/p/ACGC12103">Archival Box</a>, like this one from Gaylord Archival<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvAvvFkuOn-p7OkeOQ5xnk2LKREk8WynnnKVNq9dIrxK5ngHoo-0Q35ZaZaoTMmRyITUikszWEBtr43YPToeNbBaYlacyyZ1K94bZiDQXMXBVwGbq6CDPDcWhzCg3j8VXugFQ6NGWqIc/s1600/Capture+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="524" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvAvvFkuOn-p7OkeOQ5xnk2LKREk8WynnnKVNq9dIrxK5ngHoo-0Q35ZaZaoTMmRyITUikszWEBtr43YPToeNbBaYlacyyZ1K94bZiDQXMXBVwGbq6CDPDcWhzCg3j8VXugFQ6NGWqIc/s320/Capture+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Before the preservation process can take place, it is important to document each greeting card and digitize it. Placing a note in your family genealogy software that says something like "Christmas 2016, received Christmas card from Aunt Marie, she signed the card". If the person put a note in the card, you might want to transcribe that into the notes field as well. Also, make notes about the senders mailing address too.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYhfHTusLr-vkxAiAjuGTVLQccgH6Nqtf7zjgSka9g-A5intuINDaa_dDIhdZ6aWlrBos3ApsRENLh8Gfn6R58RrBza1CSvnrvJfFzQnHlTO3EDpSuRNgSujbM17glzVRyTYgN_9qsnc/s1600/10153751_10152040669010233_1060881472090614700_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYhfHTusLr-vkxAiAjuGTVLQccgH6Nqtf7zjgSka9g-A5intuINDaa_dDIhdZ6aWlrBos3ApsRENLh8Gfn6R58RrBza1CSvnrvJfFzQnHlTO3EDpSuRNgSujbM17glzVRyTYgN_9qsnc/s1600/10153751_10152040669010233_1060881472090614700_n.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Easter Card, Houston County, TN. Archives</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Digitizing greeting cards can be very tedious and time consuming. However, if you want to insure that these records are preserved in case of a disaster that destroys the cards, this is what needs to be done.<br /><br />I normally scan the entire card; the front, inside and back. I place those scans in the computer file of the ancestor who sent me the card in a separate folder entitled "Greeting Cards".<br /><br />I also take a soft #2 pencil and on the back of the card I write the year I received the card. Hopefully, the card's subject will tell what the occasion was but if not, you might want to make a note of the occasion.<br /><br />Take the greeting card and put it in an archival sleeve that is the right size for the card. The archival supply stores have all kinds of sizes to choose from.<br /><br />Next, put the cards in a Hollinger box. I normally organize the greeting cards by surname and then within that surname I put the cards in date order by year.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7AkRnlHydubpxBpb7CZiz9yc2mjSrDMxogQOmrLmY5QyWJPyrPESPYK_hqzxN8U4hJvCIf-_sapV_6V7CPx2KVFWqM8ETWK3l5YhvJY30GI1LVgtBfK6k_XPyKJdYxl87yWmeDyfsm0/s1600/fullsizerender.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7AkRnlHydubpxBpb7CZiz9yc2mjSrDMxogQOmrLmY5QyWJPyrPESPYK_hqzxN8U4hJvCIf-_sapV_6V7CPx2KVFWqM8ETWK3l5YhvJY30GI1LVgtBfK6k_XPyKJdYxl87yWmeDyfsm0/s320/fullsizerender.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Hollinger Box</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />If you have a lot of greeting cards, like I do, you might want to dedicate a Hollinger box to one surname.<br /><br />The process is quite simple and gets the greeting cards in order so that they can be enjoyed and if you are looking for a certain card, they are easy to find.<br /><br /><u>Online Archival Supply Stores:</u><br /><br />Gaylord Archival<br /><a href="http://www.gaylord.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gaylord.com/</a><br /><br />Hollinger Metal Edge<br /><a href="http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/</a><br /><br />University Products<br /><a href="https://www.universityproducts.com/" target="_blank">https://www.universityproducts.com/</a><br /><br />Light Impressions<br /><a href="http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><u><b>REMEMBER: IT'S NOT ALL ONLINE, CONTACT OR VISIT AN ARCHIVE TODAY!</b></u><br /><br /><br /><b>Get My Legacy QuickGuide</b><br /><b><br /></b><i><b>Preserving Old Family Letters: Tips from an Archivist</b></i><br /><i><b><br /><a href="https://bit.ly/2rW4Q60">https://bit.ly/2rW4Q60</a></b></i><br /><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MNkgCu_NN8rDso2UJ0yOQaYC3BNe4q94PRSHbtZe7e6MWbctd4S0wVya_t8DtdgA1q8_S4MpdIrG-NFM0OKXPzec-emlSFlBEYbSy8-DXueyyGlcgXnhyT6518KBRosdoj80YN2UGDw/s1600/Preserving+Old+Family+Letters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MNkgCu_NN8rDso2UJ0yOQaYC3BNe4q94PRSHbtZe7e6MWbctd4S0wVya_t8DtdgA1q8_S4MpdIrG-NFM0OKXPzec-emlSFlBEYbSy8-DXueyyGlcgXnhyT6518KBRosdoj80YN2UGDw/s320/Preserving+Old+Family+Letters.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Melissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.com0