This document discusses the value of old family photos in helping understand one's ancestry and the characteristics that have been passed down through generations. It notes that viewing photos of ancestors allows one to see themselves and their visible DNA reflected in earlier relatives. Understanding one's history and where certain traits come from starts by preserving old photos of family members over time.

1. VALUE OF OLD PICTURES
• SEEING/FINDING YOURSELF IN ANCESTORS’ PHOTOS
• VISIBLE DNA
• UNDERSTANDING BETTER WHO YOU ARE
• SAVE FAMILY’S PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR COMING
GENERATIONS
• DEFINING YOUR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
o WHY AM I THE WAY I AM??
o WHY DO I LIKE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES??
o WHY DO I LOOK THIS WAY??
o HOW ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF MY ANCESTORS
TRANSFERRING TO ME??
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR HISTORY STARTS WITH PICTURES
• UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF BEGINS WITH UNDERSTANDING YOUR
ANCESTORS!!
• WE ARE THE PRODUCTS OR OUR ANCESTORS!!
HOW TO CAPTURE YOUR ANCESTORY:
GET OLD PHOTOS RESTORED
GET PICS NOW OF OLDEST LIVING PERSONS IN FAMILY
GET “GENERATIONS” PHOTOS OF FAMILY
HISTORICAL VENUES IN AREA:
DELAWARE HISTORY MUSEUM
WILMINGTON FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE
OLD SWEEDES HALL
VARIOUS OTHER MUSEUMS
OTHER NOTES/ APPROACHES/ IDEAS
“My pics are PBK (professional, beautiful, keepsakes)”
Documented memories
Have a “Celebrate Generations” party
Celebrate you life and the lives of your ancestors

2. “When your ancestors are dear to you”
Save your history
“Restore your keepsakes”
“Family keepsakes”
“Family heirlooms”
Nov 28, 2007