[or-roots] Filing System for Home Files

[EugeneMelvin.roots at comcast.net]

Dolores,

No you are not alone.  I am also struggling with the same problem.  I found that scanning each document and picture onto a disk helps.  I do remember attending an GFO meeting and an individual talk about using the tub system and putting a file system inside.  This would protect the document.  Someone else at an computer user group offer his computer system would seems to be useful.  But I do not have the details he offered.  Maybe someone else on the list can provide more details.

Eugene

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This may be an inappropriate question if so I am sorry and just ignore it. 

 I am  finding I have a ton of genealogy paper  that needs filing for purposes of being able to find things quickly on a person or family.  Is it best to use notebooks - file folders or what?

I need ideas - I have  thought about family books -  but I don't want to  punch holes in Birth Certificates etc.

I have thought about file folders but they get messy. and you need a file cabinet.

I have thought about large manilla envelopes - and purchased a box but it seems difficult to get  paper in and out when needed and I have it all over.  

I  now have plastic tubs  by families along with the pictures, but what I want is always on the bottom.   I definitely need a system.

Does anyone have  other ideas?  Am I alone in this mess.

Dolores
djbrtb at kci.net
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