Wednesday, July 22, 2026

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Finding a Home for Your Family Archives with Melissa Barker




What will happen to your genealogy research, family photographs, documents, and treasured heirlooms when you're no longer here? It's a question many of us put off, but planning now can make all the difference for the generations that follow.

In this episode of GenFriends, Melissa shares with Jenny, Shelley, and me why every family historian needs a preservation plan. We talk about deciding who should receive your research, photographs, records, and heirlooms, how to organize your collection so others can understand it, and what steps you can take now to help ensure your family's history isn't lost.


Watch this episode for an important conversation about protecting your family's history for the future and join Melissa's 10-item challenge!






How are you planning on finding a home for your family archives?
We'd love to hear from you!


Links in this episode:
To schedule Melissa for a presentation:
Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives
http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/




 Contact the Panelists:


Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

 http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/




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