Maureen A. Taylor

I saw Maueen Taylor on Genealogy TV on You Tube and hosted by Constance Knox on September 12, 2023.
This book has been updated for 2023.
It is so interesting for those interested in family genealogy as well as those interested in photos.
Contents:
Introduction
Bringing the Past to Life
Talking with Relatives
Cased Images
Paper Prints and Negatives
Color and Digital Photos
Identifying the Photographer
Images from Birth to Death
Looking for Clues
Identifying Costume
Reading the Clues in Photographs
Photograph Albums
Adding Up the Clues
Appendices
Lots of pictures and a lot of information on kinds of photographs, history, dates of clothing and so much more.… (més)

Genealogist Maureen Taylor uses her specialist knowledge of photographic identification to compile and annotate a collection of photographs of Revolutionary War veterans. The longest-lived veterans were still living when photography was in its infancy. Taylor strays a bit from the main focus of the book by including photographs of individuals who didn't participate in the war but who had childhood memories of some aspect of the war. The individuals profiled include a few women, African Americans, and Native Americans. I noticed several inconsistencies between the birth/death dates given for the individuals and events mentioned in their biographical sketches. For instance, some were said to have done things after the death date listed for them. The bibliographic essay is a nice touch that will help readers locate additional information on aspects of interest to them (photographic history, costume, etc.). The high-quality paper and attractive layout make it suitable as a coffee table book. Guests with an interest in U.S. history won't be able to resist browsing!… (més)