Preserving Your Library of Learning
Posted Feb 25, 2008
There are many ways to leave a legacy. One way is to leave behind a library of good books. The only problem with this is that the library you leave behind with physical books will have a limited reach depending on the family members who end up with your books. After a short amount of [...]
Top 5 Ways to Preserve Family History with Audio
Posted Feb 20, 2008
Sounds, sounds, sounds. There are lots of sounds in this world, but none so unique or as appreciated as the human voice (I could possibly be biased however). Nevertheless, the most appreciated sounds/voices to you are probably those of your family members.
That’s why it might not be a bad idea to preserve the family [...]
Can Letters Make a Difference?
Posted Feb 18, 2008
As the United States celebrates President’s Day, one might reflect on the physical treasures and glimpses into their lives that they have left us. From the viewpoint of a family historian, the founding families of the United States left behind absolute treasures. Journals, drawings, paintings, collections, gardens, estates, and records offer opportunities to [...]
What’s at Ancestry.com
Posted Feb 4, 2008
Sometimes a website can become so large, it’s hard to find your way around and know what is available. If you’ve been researching your Family History, Ancestry.com is one place you’ll not want to miss. Some think that you can only obtain information from Ancestry.com with a paid subscription; this just isn’t so. [...]
