Working with local genealogical and historical societies can be a
great way to promote our project and encourage people to donate data.
I have two cautions:
Sometimes genealogical/historical societies are aggressively involved
in publishing data. If this is the case, the society might not be too
receptive to having "competition."
We have to be careful on our sites to avoid the appearance of
"selling" anything. A reciprocal link with a society, for example,
would be appropriate. Saying "Join the society today" would not.
As long as the event sponsors and/or local societies are agreeable
and our county sites continue to emphasize free data, I think it's a good idea.
Vivian
At 08:47 AM 3/16/2007, you wrote:
Hi, fellow CC's,
I am wondering if anyone could share experiences of using Founders day,
Centennial Events and local festivals as a way to promote your page? I have
two opportunities coming up in the county I host- one is a
founders day annual
event and the following year a bicentennial of the county seat. I would like
to use these
events as an opportunity to encourage people to share historical documents &
pictures, and family pictures as well. I could easily bring a laptop and
portable scanner. Figure I should partner with the local historical
society? Any
and all input and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Nancy Thomas Thigpen
CC Johnson County, Ga.
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