A Locomotive Mystery: The Clues are in the Hats
In this multi-part blog post, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is tackling a yard long picture that someone showed her at RootsTech. We're back with Part II!
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Photo Detective: Dating Women’s Clothing Premium
Having trouble identifying the women in your family photos? Clothing can help you date the photos and narrow your search. Here are three details to look for.
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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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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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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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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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How the Wright Brothers Caused a Female Fashion Trend
How did brother Orville and Wilbur Wright help inspire fashion designers from New York to Paris? Let's take a closer look!
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Time Travel Vacations Using Stereographs
December 8 is Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. We've got tips to help you travel back in history and peek into the world of our ancestors!
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