Related to the digitization of photographs, records, and other genealogical / family history assets. Also related to the interpretation, transcription or transmission of the same.
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Help reading an Ellis island record
I wonder if you could help me figure out some text in an Ellis Island record (Line 15).
Here's what I've been able to get so far. I've put questions marks where I'm not sure.
Luka Cacic
Age 23
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Preferred file format to exchange images
I have some old pictures that I want to scan and make available, with all the information that I have about them (like who's in the picture, where it was taken, and so on).
What's the best file ...
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What is written on the back of this photo?
The following is written on the backside of an image. The picture is of a very young girl with very curly hair, and the comments are by her father. While I can make out most of the words there are ...
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Who are the individuals silhouetted in this image?
(Note: I have more questions about this image than answers, so anything you see in it that is of note to you, please call it out!)
Johan Bauer and his wife Anna Hagen had three children, a son and ...
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Copyright Issues with Content Providers
Many people are, or have been, confused by the T&C's of the online content providers regarding copyright and sharing. Some of these seem excessively stringent.
This question relates specifically ...
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Can I obtain a free version of this public domain image?
I found an image on the Corbis images website:
(Full image here.)
At the end of the description there is a small note:
This is a publicly distributed U.S. government created image. Image is in ...
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What can I learn about Sir William Brereton based on his portrait?
This portrait of Sir William Brereton (1550-1631) hangs in the Detroit Institute of Arts:
Regarding the portrait I have the following questions:
I assume the number "1579" in the corner is the ...
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Handling and storage tips for old Family Bible
I have an old Bible that was printed about 1821. The Bible belonged to my second great grandfather, Ephriam Benn. I want to preserve the Bible, and I want to share information about the Bible with ...
