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Jul 2, 2022 11:48:59   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
StanMac wrote:
I would store the originals in boxes...


Maybe with silica gel packs?

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Jul 2, 2022 11:52:44   #
dave.speeking Loc: Brooklyn OH
 
Keep the pictures and the film if possible. Leave a note
with suggestions that you would like them to do.

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Jul 2, 2022 12:28:23   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
I had about 4,000 older to really old family photos and had the same dilemma. I chose to add them to my family tree on "ancestry.com" as my best chance to save they for posterity. That way others who might be interested can drop in and see what these old ancestors really looked like. My kids don't really care about old photos & portraits and the grandkids can't get beyond selfies.

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Jul 2, 2022 13:42:36   #
lreisner Loc: Union,NJ
 
greekd214 wrote:
I am in the process of scanning old photographs that my parents had in albums, some picture going back to the early 1900's with pictures of my parents when they were in their teens and my grandparents, plus other members of my family back in the early 20th century. After I scan and label this pictures, I am torn as to weather I should toss the pictures, or continue to save them. I'm pretty sure when I'm gone, my kids will inherit these and most likely will throw them out. I will be transferring these photos to various forms of digital storage; SD card, flash drives, external hard drives etc. So, should I save my kids the job of throwing these pictures out or should I hang on to them for a little longer. We're talking hundreds of photos by the way. Trying to purge as much as I can. Thanks.
I am in the process of scanning old photographs th... (show quote)


Keep them but make sure they are labeled, other wise they will get tossed for sure. I have plenty of pictures from my parents that are unlabeled and that I'll toss, since the people are unidentifiable to anyone that I know who is living. What you might want to do once you finish digitizing the pictures is make a book out of them with labels and give them to your kids.

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Jul 2, 2022 13:55:34   #
JimBart Loc: Western Michigan
 
Inheritance… a life’s lesson learned the hard way. Take note
My mother before she passed said everything but the house and contents were to be split equally amongst the kids. My sister who was executor and caregiver had her name on the house already but convinced mom to put all other accounts in her name as joint owner since it would be easier to care for her.
After the passing and come time for administering the will my sister simply states…… the house was in my name and all the accounts are joint, you 3 boys are beneficiaries. You get nothing. After consulting an attorney we received absolutely nothing as joint ownership assumes control before beneficiaries. Cost to fight the case about 30k to prove mom was incompetent. Not possible and Lesson learned.

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Jul 2, 2022 14:22:17   #
Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee
 
rplain1 wrote:
If you pass them to your kids, they can throw them out or not. If you throw them out, they have no choice.



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Jul 2, 2022 14:25:03   #
lreisner Loc: Union,NJ
 
JimBart wrote:
Inheritance… a life’s lesson learned the hard way. Take note
My mother before she passed said everything but the house and contents were to be split equally amongst the kids. My sister who was executor and caregiver had her name on the house already but convinced mom to put all other accounts in her name as joint owner since it would be easier to care for her.
After the passing and come time for administering the will my sister simply states…… the house was in my name and all the accounts are joint, you 3 boys are beneficiaries. You get nothing. After consulting an attorney we received absolutely nothing as joint ownership assumes control before beneficiaries. Cost to fight the case about 30k to prove mom was incompetent. Not possible and Lesson learned.
Inheritance… a life’s lesson learned the hard way.... (show quote)


Sadly this happens more than people realize. Your mom obviously trusted your sister to do the right thing. Unfortunately it was only right for your sister. Fare warning to others to make sure they understand how their accounts are registered and the consequences of that choice.

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Jul 2, 2022 14:39:08   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
greekd214 wrote:
I am in the process of scanning old photographs that my parents had in albums, some picture going back to the early 1900's with pictures of my parents when they were in their teens and my grandparents, plus other members of my family back in the early 20th century. After I scan and label this pictures, I am torn as to weather I should toss the pictures, or continue to save them. I'm pretty sure when I'm gone, my kids will inherit these and most likely will throw them out. I will be transferring these photos to various forms of digital storage; SD card, flash drives, external hard drives etc. So, should I save my kids the job of throwing these pictures out or should I hang on to them for a little longer. We're talking hundreds of photos by the way. Trying to purge as much as I can. Thanks.
I am in the process of scanning old photographs th... (show quote)


Absolutely not, let them sort it out!!
When I should my place near St.LOuis and moved farther out and closer to one of my daughters they girl ask what are we gonna do with all this S@@@ when you die? I just grinned and said hopefully you got a good while to figure it out, but you better start thinking now
I have already given Daughter #3 all the family photo albums.

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Jul 2, 2022 15:00:24   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
This is completely up to you. We can make that kind of decision for you.
--Bob
greekd214 wrote:
I am in the process of scanning old photographs that my parents had in albums, some picture going back to the early 1900's with pictures of my parents when they were in their teens and my grandparents, plus other members of my family back in the early 20th century. After I scan and label this pictures, I am torn as to weather I should toss the pictures, or continue to save them. I'm pretty sure when I'm gone, my kids will inherit these and most likely will throw them out. I will be transferring these photos to various forms of digital storage; SD card, flash drives, external hard drives etc. So, should I save my kids the job of throwing these pictures out or should I hang on to them for a little longer. We're talking hundreds of photos by the way. Trying to purge as much as I can. Thanks.
I am in the process of scanning old photographs th... (show quote)

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Jul 2, 2022 15:17:45   #
ELNikkor
 
I'm in the same quandary. A basement full of negatives, prints, and slides dating back to 1910. Some are of relatives I don't recognize. Most, however, are mine from the 70's-2006 when I got my first digital camera. My wife wants to throw the whole works out, but has been patient while I figure out what to do with them.

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Jul 2, 2022 15:21:00   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
JimBart wrote:
Inheritance… a life’s lesson learned the hard way. Take note
My mother before she passed said everything but the house and contents were to be split equally amongst the kids. My sister who was executor and caregiver had her name on the house already but convinced mom to put all other accounts in her name as joint owner since it would be easier to care for her.
After the passing and come time for administering the will my sister simply states…… the house was in my name and all the accounts are joint, you 3 boys are beneficiaries. You get nothing. After consulting an attorney we received absolutely nothing as joint ownership assumes control before beneficiaries. Cost to fight the case about 30k to prove mom was incompetent. Not possible and Lesson learned.
Inheritance… a life’s lesson learned the hard way.... (show quote)


That's a really sad way for your sister to treat her siblings. I can understand maybe a different, other than equal, split on the estate since your sister provided most, if not all, of your mother's end years care. But to totally exclude your blood siblings from the estate settlement is cold blooded.

Stan

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Jul 2, 2022 15:34:47   #
Beenthere
 
rplain1 wrote:
If you pass them to your kids, they can throw them out or not. If you throw them out, they have no choice.



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Jul 2, 2022 16:02:55   #
ELNikkor
 
If you copy them to your satisfaction, maybe talk to your descendants and ask their opinions. If you decide not to throw them, the best you can do for your family is to organize them the best you can, either chronologically or by name.

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Jul 2, 2022 16:09:06   #
Robert Rill Loc: Pennsylvania
 
I have Amazon Prime which allows me to put an unlimited number of photos on their computer. They have what is called a family vault where you can put up to 5 users that can share photos. So far no one in my family is beating down my door to get access to the vault but one day they might.

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Jul 2, 2022 16:29:47   #
Steved3604
 
DirtFarmer wrote:
My first wife was an archivist, and beat into me: "Always save the original". Offer the originals to your kids. If they decline, try other relatives.

There is no hardware or software that is so perfect that future improvements cannot be made.


When I am asked this question -- the comments from my mentors always comes back to me -- "The original is the original -- always save the original. You have some to go back to if needed".

Plus we know that negs and prints from 100 years ago are still around. I won't be here in 100 years to see if the SD card still works. (of if we even have a means to "play" it.)

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