Keeping records

Shortfuse · Post by **Shortfuse** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:16 am

Hello again
A couple of questions regarding records,information etc.This is my third attempt to work on my family history and while I've had a reasonable amount of success over the years I seem to get buried in a mountain of paper work that just keeps growing Do you keep everything on the computer or do you have a decent filing system that you use,if you have can you give me a few tips ?

regards sf

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:23 am

Hi sf
This is a topic of converstation that pops up here every so often:
http://talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic. ... ght=folder

I think we all suffer from the "mountain of paperwork" you mentioned!

Best wishes
Lesley

Shortfuse · Post by **Shortfuse** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:23 pm

thanks for the link, it looks like there is no magic formula, just hard work. (and there is me avoiding it all my life )

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 10:34 pm

Hi sf
I think the only way to keep track of everything and have everything filed way is to spend a small fortune on in-trays (stuff to be typed up, added to tree etc), out-trays (stuff dealt with, ready to be filed away), lever-arch files, poly pockets and separators, and a good stock of filing cabinets or bookcases and then be super-dooper organised. I don't know anyone who fits that description!

Ideally, a dedicated workroom extension to the house would be good.
I kick myself at least once a week for mislaying some important bit of paper... I never learn

Best wishes
Lesley

sheilajim · Post by **sheilajim** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:59 am

Hi

Building another addition to your house is a good idea. Building another house to store everything is an even better idea.

Regards

Sheila