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Members of the Visual Ancestor Library can:
  • access all features of the library without restriction or watermarks
  • search all our collections using facial recognition AI technology
  • upload and build your own collection of archived old family photographs
  • network with members with common interests, surnames, or locations
  • focus our acquisitions on locations important to your family history and genealogy
  • be notified when we add content matching your important surnames or locations
Come join a community where we work together to discover new ancestor photographs and share our interest in preserving antique photography for the next generations. Besides, it's only a matter of time before we add content that may be important to your family history.

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Visual Ancestor Agreement Effective December 9, 2023 17:00:00 EST
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