You just received a large box of old family photos from your Great Aunt Lydia. She knew you have been recording the family records and was sure you would like to have these photos. As you search through this new-found treasure you realize most of the photos are not marked – no name, no dates, nothing to identify who is in the photographs. You know these are treasured photos, all part of the family’s story. You need to find out who these people are, but how? Solving the dilemma will require knowledge of your family history, plus some good old fashion detective work.

On April 11, 2013 the Peoria Genealogical Society will present the second in a series of instructional meetings. Donna Schlatter, will teach you how to date your old photographs by using clues such as clothing styles, backgrounds and props, and checking for the photographer’s name. She will explain the different types of photographs and other details which will give you workable clues to eventually identify these family treasurers.

Donna is a PCGS member (since 1984) and currently a Board Member as Corresponding Secretary. She is a life-long resident of the Peoria area and a graduate of Illinois State University. She married Jeff in 1997 — their genealogy doubled!!

Whether you are brand new to Genealogy, or have been searching your family roots for years, we are sure you will learn something new. Join us at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 11th at the Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 W. Grand Parkway.