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During the examination of each old photograph note the name and address of the photographer, and look on the back for any other clues. Old directories can be searched to find the years of operation of a certain photographer at certain addresses, and this will aid in identification. | During the examination of each old photograph note the name and address of the photographer, and look on the back for any other clues. Old directories can be searched to find the years of operation of a certain photographer at certain addresses, and this will aid in identification. | ||
If you inherit a boxful of mainly | If you inherit a boxful of mainly unlabeled, amateur snapshots set aside an afternoon (or six!) and try this technique: | ||
*First write down what you know about the photos’ provenance (where they came from). | *First write down what you know about the photos’ provenance (where they came from). | ||
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<br> Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The | <br> Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The International Institute of Genealogical Studies]. To learn more about these courses or other courses available from the Institute, see our website. We can be contacted at [mailto:wiki@genealogicalstudies.com wiki@genealogicalstudies.com] <br> | ||
We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | ||
[[Category:Organizing_Records]] | [[Category:Organizing_Records]] | ||
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