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Heather Govenor's avatar

I recently inherited some family photos - some no-so-old which feel less like "must -keeps" - Part of me wants to scan them and then dispose of the originals to not have to worry about storing or keeping track of them from now onward. But discarding them also feels "wrong." Perhaps I'll end up saving them to hand off to my favorite collage artist!

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Sarah Zureick-Brown's avatar

I love the term "instant ancestors." I have definitely felt the same pull when I encounter old photos in thrift stores or antique shops.

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Lori Olson White's avatar

These lost and found family heirlooms speak to my heart. I love telling learning their lives and telling their stories. So yes, I understand the intrigue.

Thanks for the list of other folks gathering in photos, as you call them, instant ancestors. There are also a bunch of us in the genealogy community here who collect, research and reunite these people with their people.

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