[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] reference file systems

[Charlotte Gorley]

Hi, Lloyd,
 
What a timely message!  I also have a large collection of data.  Some is
stored in my electronic genealogy database, and like you, I have copious
amounts of hard copy notes, documents, and reference materials.
 
I'm also very interested in ways to organize this material.  What I use now
is basically four big binders, one for each branch of the family line (two
for my side, two for my husband's side).  They are labeled by surnames (my
mother's maiden name, his mother's maiden name, my father's surname, and his
father's surname).  Within the binders I have tabs arranged alphabetically
for other surnames.  
 
I also use some 'insert' pages for loose things like envelopes, photos, etc.
 
This collection is growing and I see the need to soon spawn some more
binders or find another way.  This method works well for retrieving what I'm
looking for.
 
I also have folders (again four) for documents that I haven't filed yet, or
that need to be verified before filing.
 
I created a large printout of our lines which I keep on my wall for quick
referencing.  It's also a wonderful visual of our family tree.
 
Charlotte
(also in Victoria, BC)
 
From: ger-poland-volhynia-bounces at eclipse.sggee.org
[mailto:ger-poland-volhynia-bounces at eclipse.sggee.org] On Behalf Of Lloyd
Friedrick
Sent: December-28-12 1:53 PM
To: ger-poland-volhynia at eclipse.sggee.org
Cc: Ger-Rus-GEN
Subject: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] reference file systems
 
Hello everyone

My Legacy data files on individuals contain pages of notes that one gathers
from interviews, letters and various snippets of reference material.

Filing of hard copies of these is a chore for me. I would like to hear from
others as to what sort of filing and cross references systems that you use.

At the present time, I have a series of ring binders with material sorted
with individual names set up alphabetically. But, some of this material
refers to many other individuals. Also, I have family correspondence, maps
and pictures that are in a haphazard system of storage boxes.

Helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Lloyd Friedrick in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 
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