Whom do I want to remember most?
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Step 2 - Set a goal
Step 2 - Set a goal
Example: My goal is to create a five minute documentary about [relative's name] life to share with our family members
Step 3 - Find important records in a family's private collection
Step 3 - Find important records in a family's private collection
Work Records
Work Records
Personal stories
Resumes
Genealogical Records
Genealogical Records
A Family Tree (3+ Generations)
Online genealogy database accounts (Ex. FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, MyHeritage.com, etc.)
Medical Records
Medical Records
Health Conditions (Ex. Genetic conditions)
Test results
Images (Ex. X-rays, scans, etc.)
Legal Records
Legal Records
Birth/Adoption Certificates
Identifications (SSN, Student ID, etc.)
Diploma
Car Title
Degree (Incl. Transcript)
License(s)
House Deed (Incl. Blueprints)
Marriage
Divorce
Will
Relative Death Certificates
Published Media
Published Media
Social Media Accounts
Videos
Music
Pictures
Publications (Books, articles, papers, etc.)
Streaming Services (Video, music, etc.)
Note: Journals and diaries often contain many or all of these records in one place.
Step 4 - Prepare an outline
Step 4 - Prepare an outline
Mentally create the record before physically creating it, like a film director laying out a storyline before making the sets.
Remember: Make sure to respect the rights of each person like I want others to respect ours.
Step 5 - Review
Step 5 - Review
Did I accomplish my goal?
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