Tag Archives: Scarborough Museum

“In 1897 Nothing Happened…” ‘cept a Shipwreck

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Don Taylor

by Don Taylor One of my wife’s nieces lives here in Scarborough. On her house, she has a sign which reads, “On This Site in 1897 Nothing Happened.” I know her home was built in the 1980s, as was most … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Education & Training

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Don Taylor

Genealogy Training – Volunteering, Attending, Reading, Conferences, & Videos — oh my. I was recently asked about what I do for Genealogical Training.  How do I keep up with things genealogical?  Of course, learning is an ongoing process, but the … Continue reading →

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Scrapbook Digitization

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Don Taylor

Scrapbook Digitization at the Scarborough Museum Scrapbooks can be an incredible source of information regarding a place and time. However, by their very nature they can self-destruct over time. Often they are filled with newspaper clippings that yellow and become … Continue reading →

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Backup Software for the Museum

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Don Taylor

Backup Software for the Museum I was recently talking with some folks at the Scarborough Museum regarding disaster contingency planning. With my computer background, I quickly thought about backups and off-site storage of important computer files. I have a Mac, … Continue reading →

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Charles Pine and the Scarborough Museum

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Don Taylor

 Charles Pine and the Scarborough Museum I love helping Find-a-Grave. So, when I saw a request for a marker at the nearby Dunstan Cemetery I was happy to try to photograph the marker. It was even more exciting because my … Continue reading →

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