Kathy wrote: > Paper copies, like printed photographs, can be viewed and enjoyed by anyone whether they have the newest technology or not, or even if they have no computer at all.
That's an important consideration, I think. My plan, thinking out loud here, not yet realized: * Keep multiple backups of my Legacy file. * Share my 41+ years of research with the few family members who have shown interest. * Post "grandparents and older generations" at FamilySearch and RootsWeb. That'll be people born 1913 and earlier -- my choice -- your mileage may vary. Ten binders -- current count -- of ancestors (me, my husband, son-in-law) with some (best) photos, memorabilia and illustrations. I favor 1-inch binders. ONE box file with original documents -- and photocopies not easily replaced. (No censuses, etc.) Only ONE. On paper with my will, a letter to my family, telling them they can recycle the multiple boxes in my hall closet that have large "OK to recycle" note on lid, dated, signed by me. Yeah, I really should recycle some paper before then. The tricky part, of course, will be getting this done in time to be able to savor the achievement for a few months before I can no longer work on it. And we never know, do we? Don't mean to be morbid about this -- I'm in good health. Really, kinda thinking out loud. These questions are not for the "everything on the computer" researchers, who may have a better way but I know I'll never do it: What else would you do? What would you do differently? Cheers, Dee in Maryland 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
