Hundreds of genealogy sites exist that provide helpful information on subjects such as genealogical terminology, researching strategies and photographic preservation. For decades, the family photo album or scrapbook has been the primary means of documenting family history. However, the emergence of new technologies has facilitated alternative methods of record keeping. I've created a record of my family history that ventures beyond the traditional family scrapbook. My project focuses on my great grandfather Hynek Dostal, but it celebrates the lives of an entire generation.
Photojournalists seek stories of immigrants struggling in a new land.
Although my family is not special, the struggles they've encountered have universal qualities that remind everyone of personal origins. My literature review studied how historical photographs are analyzed, the relationship of subjects to one another as well as the traditional presentation of photographs in the home. The research portion describes methods of incorporating multimedia with historical photographs. It serves as a blueprint for others who are doing similar genealogical research. Background material on Ken Burns, Pedro Meyer and Rick Smolan is included.