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Scenario

Why family record-keeping is an act of choosing

I'm the family historian but I'm starting to think my job is actually to decide what gets forgotten and that feels like too much power

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Recognizing that preservation is always also an act of selection and exclusion.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with What history remembers and what it forgets?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.