tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post2498286887220596182..comments2023-10-11T03:42:53.576-07:00Comments on Shades Of The Departed: Friday From The Collectors - November 21Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-31177262140869138942009-05-03T07:03:00.000-07:002009-05-03T07:03:00.000-07:00Instead of a digital camera use a camcorder with s...Instead of a digital camera use a camcorder with some commentary. Storage is cheap. Years back we scanned in the family albums. If I had it to do again. I'd use my camcorder. Zoom in on the individuals and other details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-37597366403681377632008-11-30T15:14:00.000-08:002008-11-30T15:14:00.000-08:00Judy,I hope photographing the scrapbook works out ...Judy,<BR/><BR/>I hope photographing the scrapbook works out well for you and I'd love to see the results!<BR/><BR/>AppleCharley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-77002134981506436022008-11-30T09:18:00.000-08:002008-11-30T09:18:00.000-08:00What a wonderful treasure you've found, Apple! Tha...What a wonderful treasure you've found, Apple! Thanks so much for all of the great tips on photographing documents and letters. I never once thought about that. Like Tim Agazio I have a scrapbook with oversize pages that do not fit on the bed of my scanner. NOW I look forward to using my camera instead. Many, many thanks.<BR/>JudyJudith Richards Shuberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499186334451409604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-64430266716364631222008-11-23T13:06:00.000-08:002008-11-23T13:06:00.000-08:00Donna,Thanks! I do nope it's not years of work ahe...Donna,<BR/>Thanks! I do nope it's not years of work ahead but it is a labor of love.<BR/><BR/><BR/>George,<BR/><BR/>I didn't ask the library about setting up a tripod because I don't have one. (I have a little Kodak Easy Share c533) I worked at a table near the window in the main room. There weren't very many tables in use when I was there. There was a student behind me that was also using a camera and I don't think we disturbed anyone.<BR/><BR/>My bifocals are coming in handy as I transcribe. lol<BR/><BR/>AppleCharley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-76325992744367071412008-11-23T11:17:00.000-08:002008-11-23T11:17:00.000-08:00Hi Apple,Wonder post!(I got aches in my shoulders ...Hi Apple,<BR/><BR/>Wonder post!<BR/>(I got aches in my shoulders just reading it. lol).<BR/><BR/>The value of getting extra memory cards and batteries can't be underestimated!<BR/><BR/>Question; did the library allow you to bring a tripod and set up in a separate space such as a conference room? <BR/><BR/>Oh, I hope you don't go blind during the transcription phase!<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>"Guide by the Ancestors"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-30931123633877975412008-11-22T15:41:00.000-08:002008-11-22T15:41:00.000-08:00Wonderful story and excellent description of your ...Wonderful story and excellent description of your very productive efforts with research and digital camera. There are many days of work ahead, but you've made a big discovery and have saved them for future generations. Congratulations and thanks for writing the post. Sincerely, Donna Hague WendtDonna Hague Wendthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369294999488094675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-3642824617222059292008-11-22T15:33:00.000-08:002008-11-22T15:33:00.000-08:00Nikki-ann, With help I might have finished while I...Nikki-ann, With help I might have finished while I was there but I am looking forward to a return trip.<BR/><BR/>Denise, A massage would have been wonderful! I hope your project goes well and I hope you'll share at least some of it.<BR/><BR/>Jewelgirl, I have been very lucky, and I hope my luck rubs off on everyone else!<BR/><BR/>Terry, If I'd made the trip before I got a decent digital camera I'd have only been able to copy a very small fraction of the collection so I really do think I was meant to wait. <BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>AppleCharley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-33840025053674609132008-11-22T06:24:00.000-08:002008-11-22T06:24:00.000-08:00APPLE, I'm still giving thanks that you discovered...APPLE, I'm still giving thanks that you discovered such a cache of family treasures --- and that you were able to see them, read them, and to photograph them.<BR/><BR/>What would we do without digital cameras? I am so glad that you were pleased with the results of your trip.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your experiences --- and congratulations for a project "well done."<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Terry ThorntonTerry Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01251750196282728118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-4735473014491054722008-11-21T22:17:00.000-08:002008-11-21T22:17:00.000-08:00Great stuff, next time I visit a repositoryI am go...Great stuff, next time I visit a repository<BR/>I am going to pre-ask about photographing<BR/>documents! Soooo lucky to have found all this<BR/>great stuff!!!JEWELGIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229475913954848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-72417792511553590202008-11-21T16:14:00.000-08:002008-11-21T16:14:00.000-08:00Apple, you rock! You need to treat yourself to a ...Apple, you rock! You need to treat yourself to a massage to get rid of the kinks in your back and neck after that amazing feat. <BR/><BR/>I've been working on photographing my g-grandfather's scrapbook which is too big and too fragile to copy, but it's been weeks and I've still got a long way to go. You have shown us what we can all do if we set our minds to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-43143875804594752442008-11-21T12:57:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:57:00.000-08:00Apple, it sounds like you need an assistant! Still...Apple, it sounds like you need an assistant! Still, you've done a wonderful job of getting photos of all that treasure! I bet you can't wait to get back there :)Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-9399992887589205912008-11-21T10:33:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:33:00.000-08:00Sheri,My #1 tip is to practice ahead of time and u...Sheri,<BR/>My #1 tip is to practice ahead of time and understand the settings on your camera. The library staff pretty much left me to myself but they were very helpful in getting me started and answering my questions.<BR/><BR/>Tim,<BR/>Photographing the scrapbook pages will hopefully work out well. You should be able to take your time and get good quality images. I'd love to see them on your blog when you get them done!<BR/><BR/>Kathryn,<BR/>Thanks! I think that, with the exception of my uncle, all of my Carlisle relatives have left Michigan but I'd love to compare notes. There are several that my branch of the family has lost touch with and they could have moved back.<BR/><BR/>AppleCharley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-57533568177214022762008-11-21T08:08:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:08:00.000-08:00Greetings fM,Apple was an excellent choice as a gu...Greetings fM,<BR/>Apple was an excellent choice as a guest author of FFTC. I always learn something new from your guest authors. Thanks.<BR/> <BR/>Greetings Apple,<BR/>I enjoyed your wonderful letters. What a treasure trove. My mom's second husband was a Carlisle of Michigan. Wonder if there is a connection?<BR/> <BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Kathryn<BR/>looking4ancestorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-12374116523643650832008-11-21T04:12:00.000-08:002008-11-21T04:12:00.000-08:00Apple,I just loved this story! In fact you've act...Apple,<BR/><BR/>I just loved this story! In fact you've actually helped me. I have a scrapbook of my mother's letters she wrote and received while she was in the Navy during WW2. They are glued to the pages of the scrap book and I just couldn't figure out how I was going to scan them...as I read your post, I slapped myself in the head and wondered why I didn't think of using a camera instead of a scanner!<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed reading about your adventure in Michigan and being able to learn from your experience.<BR/><BR/>TimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-3510404439228611742008-11-21T02:28:00.000-08:002008-11-21T02:28:00.000-08:00What a wonderful opportunity you had. I am really...What a wonderful opportunity you had. I am really interested in your experience with the library staff, tips on taking the photos of letters and documents for the camera- challenged and what would you do differently.<BR/><BR/>Sheri Fenley<BR/>sherifenley@gmail.comSheri Fenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.com