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EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED
On the Road Again

first draft by
Gerry Stoner

You never know when you might have a conversation on local history, so it is good to be prepared at all times (for instance, I had a very successful surprise interview at a local store simply). There are certain items that you will find useful to carry with you as a matter of habit.

Objective: Carry at least a minimum of tools so that you can always access any particular item.


This article is one of several to help you document local history. Other articles will help you convert your interviews, documents, pictures, and artifacts into documentation of your local history that can be shared with your community.

Analyzing Your Own Resources
Organizing your information
Organizing the people of your area
Organizing the documents of your area
Organizing the pictures of your area
Organizing the artifacts of your area

Creating Your Own Local History
Developing documentation from your resources
Genealogical work
Validating local history
Presenting and publishing local history
Courses and Support

Assignment: Most historical societies close down for the winter, and non-migratory neighbors tend to fight cabin fever by going to the Saturday or Sunday afternoon movies in Hunter, at the Power Authority, or another venue. While these may be fun, I hope you set up this alternative: host a series of workshops using this article as a focus and start to document your own local history.

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November 13, 2010
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