john mason

John is the Archivist at the Midwest Genealogy Center, where he oversees the library’s archival and rare book collections. He graduated from the University of Wyoming and Louisiana State University with degrees in history and library science. John has worked in archives for years and enjoys helping preserve history. 

Archiving a Life Story: How to Preserve Family Records 

Your family’s records give clues about their lives and what they valued. This program will teach you how to arrange your “stuff” into an organized personal collection, from start to finish. Learn how to preserve documents, photographs, and artifacts for future generations with practical tips and best practices. By preserving and organizing family records, you can help pass on your family’s story