Off The Shelves: Genealogy

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 15:50:08 GMT

Historical Research: National Archives Online: M .... Historical Research: National Archives Online: More than 50 million historical records from the U.S. National Archives are now online, from Civil War battles to family immigration files. Prior to the Access to Archival Databases system (AAD system), you had to either visit the Archives and physically search for the information or make a phone request and pay for the shipment. [WPL: waterboro lib blog]

Tue, 04 Mar 2003 21:55:54 GMT

Learn How To Preserve Family Treasures.

The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) has launched a new Web site "designed to help individuals care for family treasures, heirlooms, and works of art." An introduction to the field of heritage conservation and the work done by CCI is provided by a virtual tour of the CCI laboratories and workshop. "A special fun zone allows visitors to learn how various photographic methods reveal characteristics of objects that are not visible under normal viewing."

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Sun, 09 Feb 2003 21:26:44 GMT

The first of our "Enriching Lives with Ancestral Ties" programs is tomorrow evening. "Genealogy at the Library" will start at 7:30 pm. Dixie and Kate will discuss what genealogical resources are available here.

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 17:32:19 GMT

Computers let everyone play genealogical private eye [LISNews.com]

Jen Young sent over This Post-Dispatch Story on genealogical research using Internet and genealogy software.
They say genealogy is the second-most-researched area after pornography. It's the No. 2 hobby in America after gardening, and the No. 1 year-round hobby. Genealogy makes up about 6 percent of online traffic on the Web, says Rhonda McClure, online columnist for Genealogy.com and author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy."

If you are interested in genealogy, watch for the Library's series of programs "Enriching Lives with Ancestral Ties". The first program in the series "Genealogy at the Library" will be Monday, February 10th at 7:30. Dixie and Kate be discussing what resources are available right here. At that program we will launch a second blog dedicated to genealogy.

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:46:45 GMT

The January Bibliography is ready. This month we're focusing on Genealogy - "Enriching Lives with Ancestral Ties". Stop by and pick up a copy from the display.

We are also planning a series of genealogy programs. The first one "Genealogy at the Library" is scheduled for February 10th at 7:30 pm. The Adult Services Staff will be discussing resources available at tje Library.

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 18:55:34 GMT

“Enriching Lives with Ancestral Ties”

The La Grange Park Library has been awarded a LSTA grant from the Illinois State Library to present a series of programs about how to trace your family history. The programs will cover Internet and traditional resources. Our first program is set for Monday, February 10. Watch for information about future programs.

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 16:36:00 GMT

Genealogists have another reason to be excited. Yesterday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Morman) has released the complete 1880 United States Census and the 1881 British Census and Canadian Census. You can access the census at their website: FamilySearch

Sat, 19 Oct 2002 15:37:45 GMT

The 10 best public libraries for genealogists [LISNews.com]

FamilyTreeMagazine has posted their The 10 best public libraries for genealogists.
They weighed factors such as collection size, census records, special collections, accesibility, geographic coverage, special collections and services.