DELHI - The latest in a series of genealogical workshops conducted by DCHA Archivist Ray LaFever, The Delaware County Historical Association will present “Saving Your Family Heirlooms and Papers” on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. The workshop will be held at DCHA on State Route 10 in Delhi.
Learn how to save papers and objects from your family’s history, ensuring that family letters, diaries and other written materials are around for future generations. How to deal with family heirlooms? These can be just about anything, including clothing, toys, medals and trophies, or any other object.
As well as an experienced amateur genealogist, LaFever has been a professional archivist since graduating from SUNY Albany in 1985. After spending five years working for local governments in Albany and Dutchess counties, he spent 20 years working for the New York State Archives, providing advisory services on archives and records management to local governments and local historical societies.
Cost is $10 per person and registration is required by March 4. Call 607-746-3849 or e-mail dchadelhi@gmail.com to register.
