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Ancestry Daily News
7/31/2003 - Archive
Ancestry Daily News, 31 July 2003
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| In This Issue: July
31, 2003 |
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| New
Records for Ancestry.com Subscribers: |
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Montana
Death Index, 1954–98, 2000–2002 (Update)
Westfield
and Vicinity, Massachusetts City Directory, 1912
(Images online)
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Historical
Newspapers Collection Update:
Star
(Gettysburg, Penn.), 1831–32
Republican
Compiler (Gettysburg, Penn.), 1845–54
Star
and Banner (Gettysburg, Penn.), 1854–57
Star
and Republican Banner (Gettysburg, Penn.), 1840,
1884–90
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UK
& Ireland Records Collection Update:
Scotland
Gazetteer (Images online—Update adding Volume
IV, Monwig–Zetland)
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"RootsWorks:
Beyond Printing"
by Beau Sharbrough |
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In
the News Online |
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Ancestry Quick Tip |
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Fast Fact: Free
Charts and Forms |
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Today's
Map: Scotland, 1641–1892 |
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Clipping of the Day |
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"Creativity
is a natural extension of our enthusiasm."
—
Earl Nightingale (1921–1989)
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"RootsWorks:
Beyond Printing"
by
Beau Sharbrough
There
are many things that you can print on besides plain old white
paper. This is more often true of an inkjet than a laser because
the method of getting the ink onto different media is easier
for inkjets than lasers. Also, very few people have color laser
printers because they are so expensive—so in this article,
we'll talk about stuff you can shove through your inkjet.
First off, let's talk about ink. For archival purposes, pigmented
inks and acid free paper are a very strong combination. To date,
Epson is the only inkjet maker producing pigmented inks, but
the others can't be far behind. For the desktop, those are the
inks used in the Stylus Photo 2000p, and they are rated to last
one hundred years with the right paper. Epson also makes the
1280 printer, which uses "lightfast" dye ink that
is rated at fifty years.
Speaking of inks, it's becoming more obvious that the printer
manufacturers are like the razor manufacturers, who give away
the razor so they can sell the blades. There is not much margin
on printers anymore, but the replacement ink and media are where
they make their living.
Print Media
Cost considerations aside, it's cool to be able to make nice
things with your printer, especially if your handwriting is
as bad as mine. The only things I ever make that are neat are
printed from a computer. Here are eleven cool things you can
print on besides plain white paper, in no particular order.
1. Drilled Paper
For each family that I research, there is a three ring binder
full of group sheets. It just makes a good place to write notes.
It's heavy, bulky, and I'm not giving it up. But punching the
holes is boring and I'm not consistent with it. If you're not
already doing it, buy drilled paper. The holes are in it already
and it looks better in the notebook. There is not a lot of difference
in the price, either.
2. Photographic Paper
You can buy letter–sized sheets of glossy photo paper,
or matte paper, and print your own photos at home. Some printers
will print the images directly from your camera's memory card,
regardless of the format, and will allow you to adjust the photos,
print with or without borders, and essentially make photos from
your digital camera without a computer. The Hewlett Packard
(HP) PSC 2210 is such a printer.
3. T–Shirt Transfers
These are something my kids enjoy. These letter–sized transfers
come ten for $15 or fifty for $40. They work in most inkjets
and now you can find them specifically for dark or light fabrics.
Just the thing to use when you have to go someplace and can't
find the perfect "I'm with Stupid" t–shirt for
the occasion.
4. Labels
It's boring to think about, but you can print on sheets of file
folder labels, CD labels, mailing labels, and shipping labels.
Your word processor can mail merge them. Next time you can't
sleep, get out that Avery catalog and see for yourself.
5. Brochures
Whether it's your resume or a brochure that you want to impress
people with, think about brochure paper. You can get fifty sheets
for $12 and there is a wide selection of colors. Making a tri–fold
brochure for your genealogical society never was easier.
6. Window Decals
Most of us want to avoid static cling. But there's an exception:
static cling window decals, ten for $10. Your next society event
will run much smoother if you put up these letter–size
signs in the windows telling people how to find things. And
okay, you can do holiday decorations with them, too.
7. Refrigerator magnets
Do you have room for more refrigerator magnets? Ever wanted
to put your picture on the fridge? Yes, sir you can print on
a letter–size sheet of Glossy Magnets paper. Five sheets
cost $15. That stern ancestor would look great on the freezer,
and you might even want to put a picture of your husband when
he was skinny. Let's face it, opening that icebox is too easy
and we can all use some help fixing that. Warning: This is a
pretty thick and heavy sheet to get through your inkjet. Maybe
you want to buy the paper and print it at your brother's house.
8. Event Tickets
Does your society have a need for printed tickets? You can make
some great looking ones, and get 440 for $19. Imagine having
the society logo and founder's photo on your next banquet ticket.
Be the first on your block to raise the bar on ticket appearance.
And do a really snazzy job; don't just stick to the date and
price.
9. Photos on Canvas
Okay, you have the perfect color photo from your daughter's
wedding, and you want to frame it. Have you ever imagined just
how classy your little girl would look on canvas cloth paper?
This ivory letter–sized sheet comes ten for $11. Faux art,
yee–haw. Those relatives with the velvet Elvis will be
begging you to trade.
10. Place Cards, Nametags, and More
Tent cards, printed in a fancy script, will look so elegant
at your next society banquet. (On the tables, I mean.) You can
also print nametags, and make that stuff look very professional,
with logos and cool fonts.
11. Thank You Cards
You can also print thank you cards. Now I'm just as partial
to the thoughtful hand–written thank you as the next guy.
Writing a good thank you card is a lost art. We're drowning
in, "Thank you for the mittens, Grandma. Love, Ashley."
I try to spend at least as much time writing the thank you as
the gift giver spent buying the mittens, including the drive
time. But, that said, sometimes you have to do hundreds of them,
and that's what you bought the computer for. Try to make every
single one of the recipients feel special.
Printing Services
Sometimes it's better not to buy the printer and print things
yourself. Here are two services where you might choose to take
your printing business, instead of doing it "in house."
1. Photo Printing at the Local Wal–Mart
You can't print photos yourself for this low price, and they
use Fuji archival paper. They do 4x6 prints for 29 cents, 5x7
prints for $1.50, and 8x10 prints for $2.50. Clearly, the 4x6
is a loss leader to get you in the store, and they really get
you on the other sizes. But wait, there's more. You can get
your photo printed on mugs. Caps. T–shirts. Sweat shirts.
Porcelain Christmas ornaments. Plates. Baby Shoes. Mouse pads.
Is this a great country or what? A dream comes true every day
here.
2. Genealogy Charts
Your genealogy program may support the printing of tree charts.
I've spent a lot of time taping these charts together for family
reunions. Don't make that mistake. Think about sending your
chart to a chart printing service such as Wholly
Genes Software. Bob Velke, who is a national treasure in
his own right, once got a chart file from me over the Internet,
and he had the charts delivered to my house the next morning.
They were beautiful, on a big roll of paper. Everyone at the
reunion admired them. There's an added benefit—they'll
write the corrections on them and you can enter them for the
next year.
The RootsWorks series of articles focuses on genealogical applications
for generic technologies. Beau would like to hear from you.
Whether you have something to add or something to ask, please
visit the RootsWorks
forums and discuss this or any topic related to the use
of technology in family history. Tell us about your printing
experiences. Please note that Beau cannot assist you with your
individual computer problems. He is scheduled to speak in Dallas
in September, and in Des Moines in October. Visit the RootsWorks
website for links to previous articles and Beau's lecture
schedule.
Copyright 2003, MyFamily.com.
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In
the News Online
Teenie
Harris Archive Project Combines Art and History
(CNN.com, Sunday, July 27, 2003)
PITTSBURGH,
Penn. (AP)—The thousands of photographs that Charles "Teenie"
Harris snapped during his 40–year career shaped a historical
picture book of Pittsburgh.
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Ancestry Quick Tip
Back–to–School
Savings
While I have enough office items to last a couple of lifetimes,
I am always on the look out for a bargain. Today, in walking
through my local Wal–Mart store, I noticed the Back–to–School
section, and had to stop. I've passed by this display before
and ignored it because I don't have any school age children.
I didn't ignore it this time, however.
What caught my attention was a new sign for spiral notebooks
with lined sheets—70 pages for 10 cents. I don't know
if this is a special or until supplies are gone, but whether
or not you're in need of any more items to assist with your
research, you may want to check out local stores that are
having Back–to–School sales.
Standard Disclaimer—I'm retired, don't work for Wal–Mart
or anyone other than myself, but simply can't pass up a bargain!
:)
Mike
Thanks to Mike for today's Quick Tip! If you have a tip
you would like to share with researchers, you can send it
to: ADNeditor@ancestry.com
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in other Ancestry publications, so if you do not want your
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Daily News and Ancestry Weekly Digest, please state
so clearly in your message.
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Fast Fact:
Free
Charts and Forms
You can download
free charts and forms to help organize and record your
family history.
(Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Charts include:
— Ancestral Chart
Allows you to record the ancestors from whom you directly
descend.
— Census Extraction
Allows you to record census information. Forms are available
from 1790 to 1920.
— Correspondence Record
Helps you keep track of those with whom you have corresponded.
— Family Group Sheet
Enables you to compile complete, correct and connect families.
— Research Calendar
Gives an account of every record source you have searched.
— Research Extract
Summarizes information that may be time–consuming or
difficult to re–read quickly.
— Source Summary
Provides quick reference to information and sources you
have found for a particular family.
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Clipping of the Day
From the Ohio Repository (Canton, Ohio), 31 July
1818, page 3:
By
a law of Congress passed at the late session, the flag of
the United States from Saturday last, is to be thirteen
horizontal stripes, alternate white and red, and the Union
to be twenty stars, white in a blue field. —Berks Jour.
July 11.
Editor's
Note: Here are some websites that feature both historical
and current flags for the U.S. and other countries.
A
Guide to American Flags
Flags
of the World
World
Flag Database
Subscribers with access to the Historical Newspapers Collection
can view
this clipping online.
SUBSCRIBE
to the Historical Newspapers Collection at Ancestry.com.
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