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[Berlin-Bob]

Hi Julie,

I was also thinking of a scrapbook, but the biggest problem, is that there is only one copy, and if you want to send it to relatives, then you have to think about how to copy it.

My "mailing list" is 14 people, 4 of whom (over 75's) don't have a computer.

I think this is what made me go the hypertext route - which is, basically, an electronic scrapbook - because I can make as many copies as I like, paper or CD.

I like your idea with the diary. I don't keep a diary, but I have recently found three of my mother's diaries from 1938 to 1942. These cover the time when the family fled from Vienna to Prague and thence to England, and the outbreak of war. They are written in german, so I am translating them and will include excerpts in my book. (including a few scans, for the handwriting !)

[JDG]

Hi Bob,

I can see your point about having to copy a true scrapbook. Is there not any computer generated programmes that will allow a scrapbook effect so then you could make several copies?

The diaries sound great, about what is an important part of our history. She has really provided you with a wonderful insight to her life during that time, to pass to future generations  - that is wonderful!

[Berlin-Bob]

Hi Julie,

the only thing I can think of is to stick to loose-leaf A4 format.  Then you can scan everything into the computer and then print as many copies as you want.
Or you could just go to the CopyShop and get colour copies !

My Mum also left me her photo albums. She sorted all her photos, including those she had inherited, and mounted them in 24 albums, going from the 1880's to the 1990's. 

I am scanning these into the computer

- so that I can 'cut' out individual pictures for my book, and

- simply to burn them "as is" on to a CD, both for preservation, and for distribution to the family

I may also include the diaries and the photo albums "as is" on the CD version.

[Kazza]

Hi All,

My wonderful gen software RootsMagic allows for the compilation of a scrapbook.   

You can attach to records,  document scans,  photos,  and other things I cannot remember at the moment. 

There is a Publish option,  which takes you through the process of publishing whatever of your material you wish,  in a variety of forms,  including a scrapbook,  or a WebSite.  It will also produce narrative reports,  lists,  indexes,  diagrams,  and you can cross-reference everything to notes.

Kazza.

[Berlin-Bob]

Kazza,

I got curious, so I found the web-site in google and went looking: http://www.rootsmagic.com/

there is free demo-version, which I have just down-loaded to try out.

It sounds like the "all singing, all dancing wool-milk pig" (but doesn't all advertising ?)

Looking forward to trying it out.
Do I need to add the usual disclaimer, ... ?

[Kazza]

Hi Bob,

You will find that some of the festures are disabled in this evaluation version.  That is the route I went,  and ended up buying it,  it really is very comprehensive. 

Speaking as a Software Test specialist,  I see no problems with it.  The only thing that could be a niggle is it offers you too many options in some cases.

Kazza.

[JDG]

Hi Julie,

the only thing I can think of is to stick to loose-leaf A4 format.  Then you can scan everything into the computer and then print as many copies as you want.
Or you could just go to the CopyShop and get colour copies !

My Mum also left me her photo albums. She sorted all her photos, including those she had inherited, and mounted them in 24 albums, going from the 1880's to the 1990's. 

I am scanning these into the computer

- so that I can 'cut' out individual pictures for my book, and

- simply to burn them "as is" on to a CD, both for preservation, and for distribution to the family

I may also include the diaries and the photo albums "as is" on the CD version.

Hello Bob,
Yes, I guess A4 loose leaf pages using a nice colour paper and decorated would look nice. Then get the lot copied by a good printer and perhaps bound too.

How wonderful to have such a photographic collection. Did you Mum name those in the photos?. I would most certainly scan the photos and burn them to several CDs, just incase!

[JDG]

Hi Kazza,

I hadn't thought of using my family history page. - I have Family Origins 10 and there is a facility to create a journal within that software and add photos.

Did you original use FO? I have wondered if there was much difference between Rootsmagic & Family Origins.

Creative Memories is an American based company that produces scrapbooking materials. The albums are pricey, but it is worth it for perhaps a special occassion.

[RootsChat]

What I love about RootsMagic is you are able to create a list of "things to do" like a huge shopping list.

This works well for me as there is alway so much to do I can forget where I am upto.

It also allows you to create and upload a Gedcom File ! As easy as pushing a few buttons! Nice and simple   

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