From Dust Collector to Family Treasure: Using Yearbooks in Your Storytelling

In this video, I’m going to show you how to turn those old yearbooks collecting dust into powerful storytelling tools. Whether you're a scrapbooker, a family historian, or just looking to create a personal project, yearbooks hold a treasure trove of memories. I’ll share examples of how I use them in my own scrapbooking and why it’s an amazing way to showcase family history. Plus, I’ll talk about the benefits like saving space, creating a unique story, and the joy of preserving these memories in a more compact format. Stick around until the end for some important tips if you're considering sharing your projects online.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:13 Six Ways to Use Yearbooks to Document Your Life Story
01:03 Reconstruct Friendships
02:35 Compare Your Choices to Your Student Body’s
03:40 Yearbooks Make Family History Writing Easier
06:03 Filling in the Gaps
07:07 Enhancing Memories with Context
08:22 Honoring - Special Mentions
10:21 Tips For Using Yearbooks in Family History
12:31 Where Should I Donate My Yearbooks
14:21 How Will You Use Yearbooks to Tell Your Family Story?


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