Working The Finally Get Organised List–Week 3

Task 1. Transcribe every document you've collected on the first 4-four generations in your surname/maiden name binder.

Translation of Task – Transcribing is an essential, so that you can really see and integrate the information that each document you have.
Adaptation of Task - None required
Completion of Task – on going, most of my documents are already transcribed however as I tidy up my files I am finding some that I have missed
Reflection on Task – Owning or having a document is not enough, transcribing a document is the first step after acquisition that helps to integrate the data into your ancestors lives and uncover any further clues that may have gone unnoticed.
 

Task 2. Refile each document in the Surname/Maiden Name binder.

Translation of Task – Filing must be identical in both the physical and digital world
Adaptation of Task - ....
Completion of Task – not yet, I have documents everywhere and although the filing systems are consistence they are not duplicated in both the physical and digital world
Reflection on Task – This is an enormous task. I am lucky enough to have lots of documents and after 30+ years of research they come in various forms. Up until this point I had not thought of duplicating them in both the physical and digital world. The concept of the coffee table approach to my filing has made real sense to me, particularly with the thought that future generations will be coming to my research with the benefit of the finding process that brings familiarity with my holdings.