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2026-06-25 Online Historical Photo Databases: If you are wondering where you can find photos online that capture the times and places of your ancestors, you are in luck. This Family Tree Magazine article by Maureen Taylor (the Photo Detective), connects you with 22 online databases of historical photos, from Brigham Young University and the British Library to the University of Washington and the National Library of Australia. To learn more about using photos in your research, check out Goal 7 in Project 4: Discover.
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