Comments on: My Stuff, My Life: Archives – What should I keep? http://www.lifetimememoriesandstories.com/archiving-personal-stuff/ Preserving Your life Story for Future Generations Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:16:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Denise Levenick http://www.lifetimememoriesandstories.com/archiving-personal-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Denise Levenick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:39:32 +0000 http://www.lifetimememoriesandstories.com/?p=534#comment-35 Great guest post. I am always wondering how to winnow down my family archive and your pointers are a good starting point. I find that sometimes bills and receipts tell an interesting story, but only if the significance is explained -- wow, my wedding reception cost only that? I've placed the receipt in my wedding album for the grandkids to see one day. Great guest post. I am always wondering how to winnow down my family archive and your pointers are a good starting point.

I find that sometimes bills and receipts tell an interesting story, but only if the significance is explained — wow, my wedding reception cost only that? I’ve placed the receipt in my wedding album for the grandkids to see one day.

]]> By: gregl http://www.lifetimememoriesandstories.com/archiving-personal-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-31 gregl Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:18:51 +0000 http://www.lifetimememoriesandstories.com/?p=534#comment-31 This is a great guest post by Melissa Mannon who has provided some very practical and instantly useably advice for archiving material for use in your personal memoirs. Too often the family gets to sort through boxes of old papers and photos after a loved one has passed on and at such an emotional time sometimes the decision making process is somewhat impaired. How much better would it be if names were associated with photos, a short note left with relevant papers? Family historians and genealogists everywhere love discovering the stories of their loved ones and ancestors, any small things we can do to pass the stories on is a family legacy and blessing. I would urge you to visit Melissa's site for more great information and get in touch with her if you would like some personal help with your archiving. Thank you Melissa. This is a great guest post by Melissa Mannon who has provided some very practical and instantly useably advice for archiving material for use in your personal memoirs.

Too often the family gets to sort through boxes of old papers and photos after a loved one has passed on and at such an emotional time sometimes the decision making process is somewhat impaired.

How much better would it be if names were associated with photos, a short note left with relevant papers? Family historians and genealogists everywhere love discovering the stories of their loved ones and ancestors, any small things we can do to pass the stories on is a family legacy and blessing.

I would urge you to visit Melissa’s site for more great information and get in touch with her if you would like some personal help with your archiving.

Thank you Melissa.

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