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Do you know how to preserve your family artifacts? Today we’re talking about how to keep those family heirlooms, documents, bibles, newspapers and more… safe and dry for future generations.
Today’s guest is known as “The Archives Lady” her name is Melissa Barker. She is a Certified Archives Manager currently working as the Houston County, Tennessee Archivist.
I love her blog called the Genealogist in the Archives. She is the reviews editor for the Federation of Genealogical Societies magazine called The Forum and writes regularly for the website Abundant Genealogy… as well as a biweekly column for the local newspaper.
Let’s learn about becoming a home archivist from The Archives Lady herself, Melissa Barker!
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD Melissa’s “Home Archivist Tool Kit,“ but product links are also provided below.
CLICK HERE FOR Melissa’s “The Home Archivist: Preserving Family Records Like a Pro!” handout.
Below are the links to Home Archivist Tool Kit products discussed in the video…
Reprinted here with permission from Melissa Barker.
SAKURA COLOR PROD AMERICA Identi-Pen, Fine/Extra-Fine Tips, Waterproof, Low-Odor, Black
Find Melissa Barker, Certified Archives Manager, at the Houston County, TN. Archivist
Blog: http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/
Website: http://genealogyservices.webs.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.barker.564
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNArchivist
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