Organizing your stuff!

From Dear Myrtle (Pat Richley) at http://www.dearmyrtle.com/

According to Dear Myrtle, "We CAN get organized; it is just a matter of putting our collective minds to the task. Let's GET GOING!" Dear Myrtle explains how to get started on that elusive "finally getting organized" project in this 4-part series.

Part I explains how to make a surname notebook which is one of the things that Valerie Eichler Lair talked about when she gave her talk to LCGS in April.

Part II covers genealogical management programs (software) and how to organize your photos.

Part III covers many aspects of social networking with other genealogists so you can get the benefit of the research others have done or are doing. And Ol’ Myrt here is asking you to venture out and connect with other genealogists using a variety of methods. You know you’ve been meaning to do this, so no more dragging your feet! What have you got to lose? On the plus side, you are sure to find someone out there who can help you make progress getting around that genealogical brick wall.

Part IV cover the use of online catalogs (libraries), how to make a research folder and has many useful links to libraries that have large collections of genealogical reference material.

Part V Organizing and documenting photocopies, pedigree charts, old photo albums, folders, certificates, diaries, letters, faded lace fans, pocket watches, dust, flash drives and DVDs, homestead papers, family bibles, and maps.

Note: Clicking on these links will take you to her website and to a PDF file that you can read or download to your computer. The PDF files contain links to sites where you can order the recommended supplies.

Organizing-Part I January 2009 Organization Checklist by Dear Myrtle

Organizing-Part II February 2009 Organization Checklist by Dear Myrtle

Organizing-Part III March 2009 Organization Checklist by Dear Myrtle

Organizing-Part IV April, 2009 Organization Checklist by Dear Myrtle

Organizing-Part V May, 2009 Organization Checklist by Dear Myrtle