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Essential Genealogy Organization Tips: Listener Advice

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In this third solo podcast episode on organization and documentation, listeners shared tips to improve genealogy research.

  • Weekly Paper Organization: Ann Marie recommends setting aside one hour each week, similar to Cindy Ingle’s “Filing Friday”.
  • Note-taking Advice: Stress on thorough documentation to avoid forgetting crucial sources during intense research.
  • Initial Organizational Plan: Barbara underscores the importance of a solid plan from the start to manage growing family documents.
  • Using Genealogy Software: Highlighting the benefits of integrating digital tools for data management.
  • Documenting and Citing Sources: Various speakers, including Beverly and Donna, emphasize the necessity to immediately record sources.
  • Labeling Photographs: Kathy and other guests discuss the importance of labeling photos and using metadata for future reference.
  • Digital Tools for Storytelling: Suggestions to use modern technology to record and transcribe family stories.
  • Physical Albums and Photos: Advice on creating tangible family albums for easier sharing and storytelling.
  • Genealogy Research Tips: Various speakers share personal anecdotes and tips for efficient genealogy research.


Related Episodes:

Episode 224: Tracing Your Roots: Key Strategies for New Genealogists

Episode 230: Unlocking Family Secrets: Expert Tips for Interviewing Relatives


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About Maureen Taylor:

Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others. Learn more at Maureentaylor.com


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I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations.

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In this third solo podcast episode on organization and documentation, listeners shared tips to improve genealogy research.

  • Weekly Paper Organization: Ann Marie recommends setting aside one hour each week, similar to Cindy Ingle’s “Filing Friday”.
  • Note-taking Advice: Stress on thorough documentation to avoid forgetting crucial sources during intense research.
  • Initial Organizational Plan: Barbara underscores the importance of a solid plan from the start to manage growing family documents.
  • Using Genealogy Software: Highlighting the benefits of integrating digital tools for data management.
  • Documenting and Citing Sources: Various speakers, including Beverly and Donna, emphasize the necessity to immediately record sources.
  • Labeling Photographs: Kathy and other guests discuss the importance of labeling photos and using metadata for future reference.
  • Digital Tools for Storytelling: Suggestions to use modern technology to record and transcribe family stories.
  • Physical Albums and Photos: Advice on creating tangible family albums for easier sharing and storytelling.
  • Genealogy Research Tips: Various speakers share personal anecdotes and tips for efficient genealogy research.


Related Episodes:

Episode 224: Tracing Your Roots: Key Strategies for New Genealogists

Episode 230: Unlocking Family Secrets: Expert Tips for Interviewing Relatives


Links:


About Maureen Taylor:

Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others. Learn more at Maureentaylor.com


Did you enjoy this episode? Please
leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations.

Support the Show.

  continue reading

245 episodes

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