Old Photos in Genealogy

Photos are the gems of any genealogical collection. They can bring a face to the ancestors that you may have never gotten a chance to meet in person. Make sure to understand your photos, and learn how to care for them. Proper storage is a must.

Caring for Old Photos
If you have old photos in your possession, make sure you treat them right so you can preserve them.

Convert Home Movies to DVD
Save your old home movies, and convert them to DVD format instead of those old tapes or reels of film.

Dating Old Photographs
Most people have a few old pictures in their collections that lack dates and names. I can't help you with the names, but there are ways to judge the date of an old photo.

Kinds of Old Photos
More information on the styles of old photos that you might come across in your family tree research.