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Label family photographs

Add names and dates to photographs the family wants to keep.

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Done when

Later viewers can identify people and approximate dates in the selected photos.

Add names and dates to photographs the family wants to keep.

Who this is for

For photos you may keep and people who consent to sharing.

Why this matters

Captions distinguish known details from guesses about a photograph.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose a small set of photos and ask someone familiar with the event.
  2. Record names, approximate dates and uncertainty rather than presenting guesses as facts.
  3. Keep captions with photo copies and ask before sharing.

Evidence and references

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Last reviewed: · Version 2