The Mystery of the Man With the Striking Eyes

Our photo mystery this week revolves around a gorgeous photo of a man with piercing eyes. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is ready to see if she can crack this case!

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Identifying The Langs

We've accepted the challenge to identify old photos through crowdsourcing! Our Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor weighs shares her final thoughts on the Lang family mystery photos.

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Identify Old Photos With Crowdsourcing: Lang Family Photo Mystery

We've accepted the challenge to identify old photos through crowdsourcing! Our Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor weighs in on the Lang family mystery photos.

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Photo Mystery: Overcoming Common Surnames

Identifying unknown people in a photograph is always tricky... but add a very common surname to the mix, and it's even hard. Our Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!

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What to Do When You Find a Damaged Family Photo

Time can take a toll on old photographs. From humidity to water damage, here are our tips for how to fix your damaged family photos.

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A New Photo Mystery. Are They Family or Friends? 

Our reader, Susy, is having trouble identifying two people in her family photos. Are they family or friends of her own grandmother? Or perhaps relatives of her husband's? Our Photo Detective is on the case!

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The Advertising of Our Ancestors’ Generations

Did you know you can access the advertising that your ancestors saw? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is here to tell you how!

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Looking for Clues in Old Family Photographs

Identifying people in old family photographs can be tricky. Photo Detective Maureen A Taylor is here to help us find clues to help narrow it down!

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Photo Tips to Start Your New Year Right

Ready to kick off 2018 with a bang? Here are Photo Detective Maureen Taylor's photo research and preservation tips to start your year right!

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Identifying Ancestors in a Crowd Photo, Part II

Identifying faces in group photos can be tricky. Photo Detective Maureen Taylor shares her tools and tricks for identification.

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