Have you become the keeper of the family history? If so, you have most likely accumulated many family records and documents. Have you considered creating a family history book?
The three most popular types of family history books you can create yourself are:
Photo books
Narrative books
Family History Book
Remember that when creating these books, you should use archival-safe products.
Photo books are simple to create, and their versatility lends them to an endless array of projects. Since they’re based on images, you don’t need much accompanying text. All you really need to get started is a set of pictures—or things you can scan or take pictures of—that go together. Printed in full color on glossy paper, these relatively inexpensive books make wonderful keepsakes and gifts.
There are many online photo book publishing websites you could use, but you can also create your own.
Narrative Books will allow you to tell more complex or in-depth stories. Most narrative books are printed as a standard-size book, usually 8x10 inches. Be sure you pick which style font you want to use, what color paper you want to use, and what type of binding you want to use.
There are several online narrative book publishers that could offer you samples of books to browse.
Family History Books is a sweet spot between photo books and narrative books. Some steps to consider when creating a family history book are:
Decide on your focus.
Select your photos and records to use
Tell about your ancestors with fewer words
Be sure to include any stories you remember you ancestors telling
Add historical details
Create a pedigree chart or a family group sheet
Create a timeline, to sum up your work
Your copy is a draft copy - be sure to keep this!
Do not rush yourself.
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