Archives for Maureen A. Taylor
A Locomotive Mystery: Part 1
This week, Maureen will begin her work solving the mystery surrounding an amazing yard-long photo. This will be a multi-week project, so be sure to check back for even more clues!
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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 on 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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