Did you become the family archivist when you inherited family photo treasures? Then you’re an Accidental Archivist!
*WHAT: 60 minute WebChat, open Q&A format, with Sally J, The Practical Archivist. Ask any questions you have about how to organize, preserve, and share your family photo treasures.
*WHEN: Friday, October 29th, Noon-1pm Central U.S. Time (aka Chicago Time)
*WHERE: The Practical Archivist’s Website, more specifically ->
http://practicalarchivist.com/accidentalarchivist2010/
*HOW: No pre-registration required. No software downloads required. Just show up at the web address above at the scheduled time. If you have a pressing questions, please ask it as soon as possible when you join us. I will answer questions one at a time, as they come in. If you don’t have a specific question, feel free to just say “hello” as you join us.
P.S. Do me a favor, will you? If you know someone who’s inherited one-of-a-kind family photos, please send them a link to this page. Thanks!
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Paul,
You’ve just demonstrated why I don’t recommend using the names of people in the photo as the file name.
As for your question…
Assuming you have your photographs stored together (and not with other research materials) I recommend a photo folder for group shots from this particular family group/line.
One picture with a g. child, parents, maternal g. mother and paternal g.g.father. Five people, 1 original photo. Photo copies can be put into four of the individuals’ files. Into whose file should the original be placed?
@gwen, I mean singular, unique, without duplication.
Martin,
I am adding an “Accidental Archivist” teleconference this Saturday afternoon, October 30th. I’ll post details like the phone number and access code to a new post soon.
I am not charging any enrollment fee, and no one has to give me their email to participate — anyone who wants to join the live Q&A bridgeline will have to pay for the call itself. After the call is finished (a day or two later) I will post a recording of the entire call, so folks can listen for free after it’s over. Skype and other internet calling options are possible, but some of my students have encountered problems using those services to call into the bridge line.
If there’s a big demand for an evening/weekend web chat — let me know, folks! — I’ll try to schedule a second one. Possibly Monday night 11/1/10.
Thanks, Sally! See you Friday!
What do you mean by ‘one of a kind’ pictures?
I am the family archivist and I have at least 1000 pictures of cousins and ancestors (including 4 great great grandmothers, two great great great grandmothers and two great grandfathers.) I would love advice on how to organize them and restore some of them.
I’d love to attend, but it’s during working hours. Is there a chance you could do a second session for those of us who still work?
If you want an original tintype restored, you’ll need to find a professional conservator. The American Institute for Conservation has a helpful Find a Conservator feature.
As for digital restoration, I’m a little surprised that none of the photo shops in your area do their own scanning anymore. Some genealogy conferences now offer free scanning — at a booth in the vendor area — which is a great way to get a digital copy without having to ship your irreplaceable family treasure. Hand carry, that’s the safest way.
Once you have a digital image, you can send it away for digital restoration. No need to worry about the copy getting lost, so you can choose any restoration service you like. I have had good service from Hollywood Photo Fix, which might be the same service used by your neighborhood photo store.
Hi, Sally, I know this is really early for next Friday’s chat, but my question would be, who can I contact to help repair or restore a tintype I have. I’ve checked with photo stores in my northern half of New Jersey, but they can’t help me without sending it away, and I’m hesitant. It is the only photo I have of my great grandfather, and I’m afraid to lose it. But I trust recommendations from you.
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