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How to Preserve Holiday Heirlooms

Denise May Levenick December 27, 2018 updated on December 21, 2018
If you want your family heirlooms to last for generations to come, it's important to store them probably. Here's how.
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20-page family history photo book

Turn Your Family History into a 20-Page Photo Book

Vanessa Wieland November 1, 2018 updated on October 31, 2018
Create a 20-page photo book that tells a story from your family history. Get 4 ideas below, then sign up for the 3-day workshop, where you'll learn how to create your book in...
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Cloud Genealogy: Preserve and Organize Your Research

Head in the Cloud: Genealogy Preservation and Organization

Vanessa Wieland August 4, 2018 updated on July 31, 2018
Chances are, you're already using the cloud to some extent for your genealogy. If you have a family tree online, that's cloud preservation. Learn how to turn the cloud into a...
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Family Archivist: Grandma’s Jewelry

Denise May Levenick March 10, 2018 updated on March 5, 2018
Whether it's your own or an heirloom that's been handed down to you, it's important to know how to preserve your jewelry. We've got the secrets!
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Family Archivist: Family Bibles

Denise May Levenick October 11, 2017 updated on October 11, 2017
Prior to modern record-keeping, Bibles were often used to make note of important family events. Find out how to preserve this priceless heirloom!
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September is Save Your Photos Month!

Ashlee Peck September 23, 2017 updated on September 22, 2017
September is Save Your Photos Month! We chatted with Gordon Nuttall, CEO of Flip-Pal, to learn more about this holiday, and tips for preserving your photos.
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How to Edit Faded, Spotted and Torn Old Photos

Janet Hovorka October 19, 2015 updated on August 18, 2017

Don’t get stuck with faded, spotted and torn family photos. Learn how to digitally fix these common old-photo flaws.

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Prescription for Heirloom Scrapbook Preservation

Denise May Levenick January 29, 2013 updated on August 18, 2017

Does your ancestor’s memory album need first aid—or triage—
to safeguard its appearance and structural integrity? Follow 
our prescription to...

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Restoring Dignity

Karen Edwards October 21, 2011 updated on August 18, 2017
Genealogists spearhead efforts to identify deaths at a historic state hospital.
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Best Case Scenarios

Tara Beecham May 24, 2010 updated on August 18, 2017
St. Louis court records preservation projects are opening a new gateway to history.
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Learn about mirror trees and how to use them with your DNA results.

DNA Q&A: Analyzing DNA Matches Using Mirror Trees

Diahan Southard February 23, 2019 updated on February 22, 2019
Just what are "mirror trees," and what do they have to do with your DNA results? Our DNA expert explains this technique for exploring DNA matches, as well as some alternatives...
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5 Essential Elements of a Source Citation

Research Clues from Understanding Slavery Law

Author: Sunny Jane Morton February 22, 2019 updated on February 21, 2019
The free “Slavery in America and the World” digital library at Hein Online has surpassed a million pages. Here's one example of how understanding slavery law can reveal clues...
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City Directories: Underrated Records

City Directories: 3 Ways to Use These Underrated Records

Sunny Jane Morton February 20, 2019 updated on February 20, 2019
Use online city directories for genealogy! Learn how these underrated records can help you find your ancestors.
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