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Family Archive Organization Planner
Turn an estimated collection size and a weekly time budget into a small, practical preservation plan.
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How to use this tool
The time estimate is a planning aid, not a promise. An interview or a fragile album can take much longer than a simple photograph. Preserve original files, document sources, and test that copies can be opened.
A practical example
For 120 items and two hours a week, start with the fragile or irreplaceable items, then work in labeled batches with a separate backup.
Common questions
What should I preserve first?
Prioritize material at immediate risk and memories that only one person can explain. Then choose a small, achievable batch.
Does digitizing replace the original?
No. A digital copy helps access and sharing, while the physical original may retain information that a scan misses.
Keep the next step small
Take the result to one relative, check one source, or organize one small collection.
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Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying subject. Pinkas tools run locally and do not send your entries to these organizations.
Offer this tool to your community
Synagogues, genealogy groups, and community websites can embed the free tool. Paste this code into a page that allows iframes. Keep the attribution visible; adjust the height to suit your page. Visitors can use it without registering.
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