Don’t let your generational family photos
and documents fade away.
I’ll give you the know-how to create a family archive
you can be proud of!
Your family’s precious collection made its way to you—the keeper of the flame.
Preserving your family’s cherished collection begins now!
Get ready to unlock the secrets of organizing and storing these treasured materials, ensuring their protection from damage and deterioration.
Get ready to connect your family archive to your family history so that the next generation in your family (and the next) will cherish them both.
You can create a family archive
future generations will treasure.
I’m your go-to guide, armed with my special blend of archival knowledge and love of family history.
If you’re unsure about organizing and protecting your precious old family materials, I’m here to make family archiving simple.
Let’s face it, starting out can be a bit overwhelming. But that’s where I come in, with my informative and helpful approach to consulting and my step-by-step online family archiving courses.
You’ll have the support you need to navigate the process with confidence. No need to worry about getting lost in technical jargon here!
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s preserve that family archive and create a shining legacy for generations to come. Together, we’ve got this!
Creating a family archive means a Job Well Done!
You have served your family as the best family archivist ever.
PRESERVATION
The materials are safeguarded against damage and deterioration, so they stand the test of time.
SIGNIFICANCE
The significance of your family’s treasures is crystal clear so someone doesn’t accidentally toss something out.
COHESIVE UNIT
The legacy can be handed over to the next caretaker as a meaningful and cohesive unit instead of as bits and pieces.
We don’t own our family history. We simply preserve it for the next generation.
— Rosemary Alva
Family Archiving:
The Keeping the Past Way
01 | Preserve
Use the tried-and-true methods and techniques professional archivists use.
Ensure the long-lasting preservation of your precious family archive.
02 | Organize
Create a well-organized system of sorting, categorizing, and labeling your collection.
Gain a clear understanding of what’s in your possession and have a seamless path for passing down these treasures to your loved ones.
03 | Connect
Connect your family archive to the real people and pivotal moments of your family’s history.
Bring these artifacts to life, illustrating the rich tapestry of your family’s journey through time.
I’m Pamela Mayer!
Family Archiving Consultant
with a Passion for Family History
Call me crazy, but generational family collections matter—because family history matters.
I’m on a mission to make family archiving simple.
I saw that people who inherited irreplaceable old family photos, documents, and memorabilia needed to know the best way to preserve them, so I decided to share the methods and techniques that archivists use.
Now, I offer online courses and consulting packages to equip family archivists—like you—to preserve their family treasures so future generations can cherish them.
Explore My Unique Offerings
I created the online family archiving classes at Keeping the Past Academy with you in mind.
Each module consists of bite-sized video lessons that break down the family archiving process—step by step.
You can watch the video lessons whenever you want and go at your own pace.
Every course comes with awesome PDF resources, like information sheets, checklists, and cheat sheets, to complement the lessons.
All the online courses come with a risk-free 14-day satisfaction guarantee.
I offer practical, personalized solutions for your family archive—based on your goals, priorities, and budget.
I help you improve the condition of your materials, one step at a time.
Your family archive will have the preservation, organization, and connection levels that are right for you.
There are multiple ways for us to work together. You choose the one that’s right for you!
Get started by scheduling a complimentary 1-hour consultation to discuss your project.
If you don’t recount your family history, it will be lost. Honor your own stories and tell them too. The tales may not seem very important, but they are what binds families and makes each of us who we are.
— Madeleine L’Engle
Who can benefit from my professional family archiving guidance and expertise?
Family Archivists
Sometimes, life surprises us with unexpected gifts, like inheriting a treasure trove of family heirlooms.
In the mix of emotions, you may feel overwhelmed. You may be unsure of how to honor these cherished artifacts and continue your family’s legacy.
Learn step-by-step methods and techniques so you can go from overwhelm to embracing your role as a steward of your family’s collection.
Genealogists
Unlocking the secrets of your family’s past can be thrilling, but what do you do with all the precious original artifacts you uncover?
These things document your research and have the power to bring the names, dates, and stories to life. How can you ensure their long-term preservation and share them with future generations?
Learn how to preserve your collection like a pro.
Downsizers
As you embark on the exciting (but overwhelming) journey of downsizing, preserving your family archives becomes a vital task.
You may wonder where to start and how to ensure the safekeeping of these precious items.
Learn how to transform them into a streamlined collection, so you can embrace your future with a lighter load and a legacy to pass on.
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3 Basic Steps to Take NOW
Discover 3 basic steps to get you on your way to creating your extraordinary family archive.
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