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Hi there! I’m delighted that you found my corner of cyberspace. There are oodles of Practical Archivist articles for you to enjoy, with information and advice that will help you become a better family archivist.      The only question remaining is…

Where would you like to start?

Practical Archivist Blog: The Whole Enchilada:

Use this link to see every blog post in reverse chronological order (as is the way of blogs). Bookmark it and you’ll never miss a post.

How to Organize Photos:

Use this link to see articles about organizing photos and other  materials in your family archive. My advice in a nutshell? Lose the drek and find the joy in your photos!

Preserve and Protect Family Treasures:

Use this link to read up on basic preservation of items like photographs, letters, family bibles and clothing. Learn about how damage occurs and how to prevent it.

Reliable Preservation Information

Ask my Preservation Answer Machine any question you want, then use the links provided to find expert advice about how to care for your treasures. From places like the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian. Click Here

Are you ready to DECLUTTER your overwhelming photo collection and get the gems (the "keepers") out of that shoebox and into your life, already?
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The Joy of Organizing Photos is exactly what you need.
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You get a whole month of classes with me live by phone, plus another chance per week to ask a live question via chat.
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Can't make a live call? No worries. A downloadable mp3 recording will be posted within 48 hours.

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P.S. Absolutely, positively no scrapbooking required. It's fine if you want to, but fussy layouts with 3D thingies is not at all what Joy of Organizing Photos is about.
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So. Important question: Is there room in your Spring 2010 calendar for a date with your photos? If so, you should join us. Not only are we gonna have a blast, I promise you it will be rewarding in ways you haven't even thought about yet.
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Stay tuned!

FREE E-BOOK!

Are you saving your scans as jpeg files? Bad idea. Get your free copy of my popular e-booklet 8 Blunders People Make When They Scan Photos and How To Avoid Them All when you sign up for my email list. Click here