What we can help with

Photographs with unlabeled faces, scattered documents, or family stories you want to record and pass down.

How the process works

1. Set the scope

   We agree on which materials to preserve, how your family wants to use them, and who may access or share the finished work. Your family can begin by calling the names of the people whose stories you want to preserve.

2. Organize and document

   We group materials by person, branch, place, or event. We record names and dates where known, label uncertain identifications, and plan digitization or oral-history interviews within the agreed scope.

3. Review the results

   We walk through the work together, explain any open questions, and agree on what you can do next.

What you can receive

Depending on the project, an organized digital collection, a photo and document index, interview materials, or a written preservation plan for your family.

What to bring to a consultation

Tell us what kinds of materials you have, roughly how much there is, and who you hope will use the finished collection.