I, like Ron, attach a copy of the source document to each source. This way when I am at a library or otherwise on the road I have access to the document even when my files are at home or I don't have access to the internet. Sometimes a web site may be taken down and you will be unable to locate the source. There are probably other reasons why it is a good idea to attach these documents and have them available with a few clicks of the mouse.
bgj -----Original Message----- From: Ron Ferguson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Speaking of pictures Michele, Just because one can do something in Legacy, and/or somebody uses a certain facility, does not mean that we all should adopt that method. As it happens I do link images to all my sources, but I do not also keep hard copies. I use this method so that I can rapidly check a census without having to find a piece of paper when I wish to check a source, and I do not have shelves of paper files. Others prefer to do both, or like yourself, just have the paper copy. At the end of the day it is your choice. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [LegacyUG] Speaking of pictures Speaking of pictures... In the Marriage Record Webinar, Geoff pretty much said that he attaches a photo (scan of a document) to every source he does. I have been thinking about this. Right now I don't have any scans in my file and I have been working in Legacy for 6 years (FTM before that). Since census records are readily available, I just cite them. I do copy marriage, death, military, land records etc. and I keep those in binders (I have a binder for each type of source and then I file them alphabetically). I am trying to figure out the wisdom of scanning everything into Legacy. I would love to hear your opinions. I must say thinking about going back and scanning everything is rather daunting. michele Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
