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The following is from the National Archives Press Room Website: Washington, DC… Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero has awarded 44 grants totaling $2,283,079 in Federal funds for archives and publishing projects in 32 states, territories, and the Continue reading National Archives Awards $2.3 Million in Grants for Historical Records Projects
Shop the Cyber Monday 2013 Sale at Family Roots Publishing website! EVERYTHING is 20% off already discounted prices with the Monday2013 offer code. —– Spend $30 or more and get a free copy of your choice of one of the Continue reading Cyber Monday @ FRPC! Receive a FREE book with $30+ Purchase -Take 20% Additional Off All 3000 Items on the Website! FREE Shipping on orders of $50 or more!
Shop the Black Friday 2013 Sale at Family Roots Publishing website! EVERYTHING is 20% off already discounted prices with the Friday2013 offer code. Get FREE USA shipping on all purchases (made in the same checkout) when you spend $50 or Continue reading Black Friday Sale at the FRPC Website: 20% Off already discounted prices with FREE USA shipping on sales over $50
The following was received from APG: Executive Committee, Board Members, and Nominating Committee Elected for the Next Term WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 27 November 2013 − Today the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) announced election results for its 2014–2015 executive committee, Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists Names Kimberly T. Powell President
The following is from FamilySearch: FamilySearch has added more than 39.5 Million indexed records and images to Collections from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Notable collection updates include the Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Over 39.5 Million Indexed Records & Images to Collections from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Italy, Mexico, Spain, & the SUA
The following databases were added at The Original Record this week: 1442-1449 – Workers building the Trinity Aisle of Thame church, Oxfordshire The building accounts of Thame church give details of the expenditure entailed in the building of the Trinity Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record
Are you looking for an inexpensive gift for someone in your family that might be interested in family history? Interested, especially if you gave them a gift that would get them started on the road to success in their personal Continue reading An Exciting Beginner’s Gift Bundle at 25% Off Through Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
The following was received from Christine Rose: Would your society like to honor a genealogist whose exemplary work lives on today? Perhaps there was a notable genealogist in your state or county whose name should be memorialized in the NGS Continue reading National Genealogical Society Seeks Nominations for the 2014 Genealogy Hall of Fame
How about creating some beautiful customized pedigree charts as Christmas gifts this season? How about getting a new Flip-Pal to enjoy the season even more? Over a year ago, while playing with my Photoshop Elements program that came with my Continue reading Purchase a Flip-Pal With Creativity Suite 3.1 and get over $50 in Free Stuff!
Cliff Shaw seems to always be on the cutting edge of genealogy technology, especially as deals with the web. Now he says that it looks like they are close to being able to search on handwritten text. If his company Continue reading A Search Program That Will Read Handwritten Text?
The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: NGS is pleased to announce the program for the 2014 Family History Conference is now available in a sixteen-page Registration Brochure, which can be downloaded at http://goo.gl/KwHTix. The online version Continue reading 2014 NGS Family History Conference Registration Brochure & Program Now Online
The Gettysburg Address without a doubt was one of the most important speaches ever given in this United States. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, documentarian Ken Burns, along with numerous partners, has launched a national effort Continue reading Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
Are you looking to have someone do professional research for you in the British Isles? If so, you might want to check out greatauntyalice.com. I counted 27 links for folks doing research in England alone. Categories are found at the Continue reading Online Directory of British Genealogical Reseachers
The following is from Ken Marks: Ambitious Kickstarter.com project must return pledges if funding goal is not met. Speaking Saturday before a well-attended meeting of CAGGNI (Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois) Kicking Up the Past project producer Ken Continue reading Last Week to Pledge Support for Documentary That Portrays Genealogy as Art, Science & Hard-Work.
The following teaser is from the Nov. 14, 2013 edition of USAToday: SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Thursday landed a key legal victory against the publishing industry in what could pave the way for the search giant to continue its Continue reading Google Books Lawsuit Dismissed