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I just ran across a press release that tells us that the New York Public Library is making a portion of their collection available to the public by way of digitization and distribution through Kirtas Books. Kirtas Books has already Continue reading New York Public Library and Kirtas Technologies Partner to Make 500,000 Public-Domain Books Available
What would you do if you found a an old note saying that a lead chest with gold coins inside was hidden at a location -complete with the address? Patty Henken had just that happen to her. Following is a Continue reading Finders Keepers
The following notice has been posted by the Bandera County Public Library in Bandera, Texas. Visit genealogy FOL [Friends of the Library] have also been busy renovating the genealogy room. By this fall, we expect to have volunteers on hand Continue reading Bandera County Public Library in Bandera, Texas Renovating the Genealogy Room
Diane Haddad, at Genealogy Insider, wrote on September 30 that she had learned a new word – that being “Catablog.” Because of Diane’s blog post, I and a lot of other folks also learned the new word – and a Continue reading Diane Haddad Writes About Catablogs
More genealogy-related organizations and communicators are moving to a blog format for communicating with their membership and subscribers. Thinking back in time, Dick Eastman was one of the first with wide readership to make the move to a blog. I Continue reading The Blog Format is a Winner for Reaching Members, Subscribers, and the Public
The 2010 Excellence in Writing Competition is starting today! If you’re a writer and an ISFHWE member, you might want to give it a shot. The following news release was written by ISFHWE staff: The International Society of Family History Continue reading The 2010 Excellence in Writing Competition
I just received the following information from my long-term friend, Elmer Spear: Elmer’s Genealogy Library in Madison, Florida, established by Elmer C. Spear will be merging with the Huxford Genealogical Library in Homerville, Georgia early in 2010. The merged Library Continue reading Elmer’s Genealogy Library (Madison, FL) to Merge With Huxford Genealogical Library in Homerville, Georgia
The following is an excerpt from a fascinating and extensive article posted at the Vicksburg Post website – over three separate days. Links are provided throughout the article. Descendents of William Warren Williamson say he was a prominent Vicksburg [Mississippi] Continue reading William Warren Williamson of Vicksburg – his 1859 grave marker found & family history revealed
Have you ever tried dowsing for graves? There is an art to it, but I’d swear that it works. There’s an interesting article in the Simcoe [Ontario] Reformer dealing with finding graves at a former poor house site. Following is Continue reading Graves Found at Former Poor House Site in Simcoe, Ontario
The following Press Release announces the release of the internet’s largest Interactive Holocaust Collection: Washington DC and Lindon, UT –September 29, 2009 The National Archives and Records Administration and Footnote.com today announced the release of the internet’s largest Interactive Holocaust Continue reading National Archives & Footnote.com Announce New Digital Holocaust Collection & It’s Free Through October
Don Miller has been named the new executive director of the Greeneville-Greene County Public Library. Miller’s appointment, effective Thursday, was approved Monday evening by the library’s board of directors. Miller has served as director of the T. Elmer Cox Historical Continue reading Don Miller Takes Post as Executive Director of Greenville-Greene County Public Library While Continuing as Director of the T. Elmer Cox Historical & Genealogical Library
Family Tree Magazine has been collecting data for their 40 Best Genealogy Blogs over the last several weeks. September 30 is the Final Day for nominations. That’s like – right now! If you like GenealogyBlog, I’d sure appreciate your nomination Continue reading Nominate GenealogyBlog for Family Tree Magazine’s 40 Best Genealogy Blogs – TODAY!
28 September 2009: Volunteers with Rhode Island roots will be excited about the new indexing projects this week. The Rhode Island 1905 and 1935 State Censuses were added. New international projects for Argentina, Germany, Philippines, Spain, and the U.K. were Continue reading FamilySearch Indexing Updates
I note that Roots Television is now 3 years old – and they are celebrating by sharing the 10 most popular and intriguing videos showcased to date. To see the full list, click on over to the Og Blog. The Continue reading Roots Television is 3 Years Old!
The following was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, APG Executive Director: The Twelfth Annual APG Professional Management Conference took place September 2, 2009, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Syllabus is available for sale while supplies last at http://www.apgen.org/catalog/products.html for Continue reading APG Professional Management Conference (2009) Syllabus Available