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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.

101 Best Websites 2010: Social Networking Sites

David A. Fryxell June 15, 2010 updated on July 9, 2010

Online spots for genealogists to gather and share.

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Unusual Immigration Records: Early Alien Registration Records

Author: Rich Venezia June 20, 2018 updated on June 20, 2018

In his latest roundup of overlooked immigration records, Rich Venezia shares a useful resource for tracing immigrant ancestors: early alien registration records.

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Toolkit Tutorial: Accessing Old Records on Microfilm

Sunny Jane Morton June 19, 2018 updated on June 13, 2018

Are you interested in learning how to access old records on microfilm? Check out our step-by-step tutorial to learn the process!

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Getting Started on Your Caribbean Genealogy Research

David A. Fryxell June 19, 2018 updated on June 18, 2018

Got ancestors in the Caribbean islands? Here's how to get started learning about their lives.

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