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| Author | : Maureen Alice Taylor |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 9780578048000 |
Learn to preserve your precious family photographs so that friends and loved ones can enjoy them for years to come. Taylor outlines straightforward steps that add value to your home collection, using methods that conservators and photo curators use every day.
| Author | : Maureen Taylor |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781558705791 |
Genealogists and non-genealogists alike love old photographs and many people have photo collections of their ancestors. Preserving Your Family Photographs shows them how to organize and store these photos so that future generations can also enjoy them. Readers will learn how to care for family photos, identify different types of damage, learn basic conservation techniques, buy the proper storage materials, then organize the family photo archive and safely display it for all to see. * Photo preservation and display techniques appeal to both genealogist and non-genealogist alike * the book provides instruction through the use of beautiful sample photos Maureen Taylor is the author of Uncovering Your Ancestry through Family Photographs. She is a regular contributor to Family Tree Magazine and is a former picture research coordinator and photo curator. She is a frequent lecturer at genealogical conferences and workshops across the country on the subject of photograph identification, organization and preservation. She lives in Westwood, Massachusetts.
| Author | : Maureen A. Taylor |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-04-19 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780984845064 |
Historical family photos are cherished heirlooms that offer a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. But the images, and the stories behind them, often fade away as decades pass--the who, when, where, and why behind the photos are lost. In this book, photo identification expert and genealogist Maureen A. Taylor shows you how to study the clues in your old family photos to put names to faces and recapture their lost stories.
| Author | : Jayne Shrimpton |
| Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2014-01-09 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1781592802 |
Jayne Shrimpton's complete guide to dating, analysing and understanding family photographs is essential reading and reference for anyone undertaking genealogical and local history research. Using over 150 old photographs as examples, she shows how such images can give a direct insight into the past and into the lives of the individuals who are portrayed in them. ??Almost every family and local historian works with photographs, but often the fascinating historical and personal information that can be gained from them is not fully understood. They are one of the most vivid and memorable ways into the past.??This concise but comprehensive guide describes the various types of photograph and explains how they can be dated. It analyses what the clothes and style of dress can tell us about the people in the photographs, their circumstances and background.??Sections look at photographs of special occasions baptisms, weddings, funerals - and at photographs taken in wartime, on holiday and at work. There is advice on how to identify the individuals shown and how to find more family photographs through personal connections, archives and the internet - and how to preserve them for future generations.??Jayne Shrimpton's handbook is an authoritative, accessible guide to old photographs that no family or local historian can be without.??As featured in The Argus.
| Author | : Me Ra Koh |
| Publisher | : Amphoto Books |
| Total Pages | : 427 |
| Release | : 2014-08-12 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 0823086216 |
From leading photography expert Me Ra Koh, "The Photo Mom," comes the book for parents with little to no photography experience who want to capture better portraits and photos of their families using any camera. What parent doesn’t want to capture the perfectly imperfect joy of family life through photos? From holidays and vacations to portraits and shared moments, celebrated photographer (and mom) Me Ra Koh not only helps moms and dads take better photos, but inspires them to discover photography as a way to connect with, cherish, and celebrate their family. With forty beautiful “photo recipes” anyone can follow—with any camera—preserving your family’s story has never been easier!
| Author | : Margot Note |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Archival materials |
| ISBN | : 9781945246265 |
"Not just a gift. It's history in the making. Family history is important. Photos, videos, aged documents, and cherished papers--these are the memories that you want to save. And they need a better home than a cardboard box. Creating Family Archives is a book written by an archivist for you, your family, and friends, taking you step-by-step through the process of arranging and preserving your own family archives. It's the first book of its kind offered to the public by the Society of American Archivists. Gathering up the boxes of photos and years of video is a big job. But this fascinating and instructional book will make it easier and, in the end, much better"--
| Author | : Hazel Thornton |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-11-25 |
| Genre | : Photographs in genealogy |
| ISBN | : 9781699452448 |
Think you don't have stories to tell? Of course you do. Everyone does! In this book you will learn how to: Tell your family stories Enhance your stories by adding photos and details Leave a legacy, not a burden Identify mystery photos Investigate family legends Dig deeper & climb higher on your family tree Do as much or as little as you like! Each section includes activity choices: Low effort (Do this if nothing else.) Medium effort (Your family will thank you.) High effort (Ask for help if you need it.) A professional organizer and genealogist helps you tell the stories of your photos, family, and things. Get started by clicking the Buy Now button at the top of the page. "At last, a clear, easy to read, and engaging book that will help you uncover the stories hiding in your family photo collection. Hazel brings to life her own stories and takes the mystery out of genealogy research. This book is an excellent resource for anyone ready to tackle this project and meets the promise Hazel makes in her introduction: I've never met a person who didn't have a story worth telling. Everyone has a story, and this book will help you tell yours!" Cathi Nelson CEO / Founder The Photo Managers
| Author | : Melissa Mannon |
| Publisher | : Archivesinfo Press |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Archives |
| ISBN | : 9780982727614 |
"Within every home is a treasure trove of information. Unfortunately, many irreplaceable documents that help tell individual stories, and the stories of our communities, are deteriorating among our personal belongings." With that warning in mind, this book focuses on the care of personal papers, photographs, and memorabilia found in the typical home. Written for individuals who hope to protect family history, this book provides everything an unofficial archivist needs to ensure materials that connect us with our past are available for future generations. Its goal is to help you create and maintain a valuable family and community resource of recorded information about your world from the unique point of view of you and your loved ones. The Unofficial Family Archivist is organized into eight sections that discuss preservation; creating and identifying materials that represent you; how to properly organize, preserve, and describe these items; how to prepare them to pass on to future generations. This book provides information to guide you so you may enjoy your materials, easily access them, feel comfortable that they will last for a long time and be treasured by your descendants
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 117 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Photographs |
| ISBN | : 9780973130348 |
Contains hundreds of pictures which should help with establishing the date within a few years. Features an introductory essay by renowned old-photograph expert Maureen Taylor, and sections on unusual pictures and hand-tinted photos. A number of books have already been published that describe how to date old photographs. They rely almost entirely on descriptions: More Dating Old Photographs are almost all reproductions of old photographs of known date. Contains over 650 pictures covering the period from the 1840s to the 1920s. By comparing your unknown pictures to those in our book, you will be able to compare clothing and hair fashion, the poses adopted by the subject and the background settings. The book provides convincing evidence that our ancestors were at least as fashion conscious as we are today and that those fashions changed just as frequently. T3034HB - $15.95
| Author | : Maureen A. Taylor |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 293 |
| Release | : 2013-01-15 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1440325022 |
Unlock the Secrets of Your Old Family Photos! Historical family photos are cherished heirlooms that offer a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. But the images, and the stories behind them, often fade away as decades pass - the who, when, where and why behind the photos are lost. In this book, photo identification expert and genealogist Maureen A. Taylor shows you how to study the clues in your old family photos to put names to faces and recapture their lost stories. Inside, you'll learn how to: • Determine the type of image you have - from common paper prints to stereographs to historical daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes • Use clothing, accessories, and hairstyles to date the image in the correct decade • Research photographer's imprints to narrow down when and where the photo was taken • Compare facial features in multiple photos to confirm identity and family resemblance • Interview family members to gather more information about the image • Identify props in the photo to create context for the image Each chapter includes dozens of historical photos to illustrate key points and provide clear examples. Charts, timelines and resource lists make it easy to find the exact information you need. Dozens of case studies show you how to apply the techniques in the book to real-life photo research projects. The answers to your family photo questions are closer than you think. Let this book help you start finding them today.
