Monthly Archives: September 2012

Capstone Project: Nearly Finished

Very nearly finished…with my Capstone project for my master’s. Here’s a little summary of what it involves. I am creating a website based on the family papers and photographs within an archival collection to demonstrate a way of sharing genealogy … Continue reading

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Field Trip: Washington County Archives

May 24, 2018: To see an updated tour of the archives, dedicated April 1, 2017, click here. Today, the City of Kingsport Archivist, Brianne Wright, and I met with archivist Ned Irwin for a tour of the newly planned Washington … Continue reading

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Kingsport: Labeling

In the past, I have sometimes recommended what one should NOT do when attempting to preserve family keepsakes or when  visiting museum displays. For instance, do NOT leave paperclips in scrapbooks. Do NOT touch artwork on exhibit. Do NOT adhere … Continue reading

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Capstone Project: High School

I’ve been scanning more documents and photographs for my Capstone website project. Some of the things I read, today, as well as my upcoming 30-year La Habra High School Reunion have got me thinking about how schools, and especially yearbooks, … Continue reading

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