About HistoryCrafters

HistoryCrafters was founded in 2004 by Linda Coffin. Linda has been self-employed as a graphic designer for over 25 years.

When Linda went through the experience of sorting and emptying her elderly parents' long-time home, it was a defining moment for her. She was already interested in family history and genealogy, but losing the family home, losing her father, and losing many family stories that will never be recaptured gave Linda a mission to help preserve the stories of others.

Linda works with clients to help preserve and share their stories. She has given presentations and taught classes on: saving your family's stories, organizing and preserving your family's "stuff," graphic design for writers, and the history of Quakers in Minnesota.

For a list of some of Linda's presentations, click Presentations.

In 2009, Linda won an award in the Excellence in Writing competition sponsored by the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. Her entry, "Great-Uncle Andrew: The Murderer in the Family Closet" won second place in the Original Research Story category. For this and other events and press coverage, click News & Events.

Linda holds membership in many professional organizations related to personal histories, genealogy, history, and business. For the full list, click Memberships.