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In an age where we daily here of library hours being shortened, it’s nice to see some that are being expanded. Following is an excerpt from an article in the Tulare Advance-Register. I blogged about the genealogy collection move to Continue reading Tulare, California, Public Library Hours May be Extended!
Following is an excerpt from a very interesting article about the Truman Train depot, located in Independence, Missouri. Not only was this the last stop depot on Harry Truman’s 1948 campaign for President, but it was also the depot where Continue reading A Bit About the Truman Depot in Independence, Missouri
Although I suffered the entire day with a headache of epic proportions, the First Annual FamilySearch Blogger’s Day at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake city, was one of the “Red Letter Days” of 2010. During the day, Continue reading Notes & Thoughts Inspired by the Blogger’s Day Opening Session with FamilySearch President Jay Verkler
Dale and I are at the ICAPGEN Conference (sponsored by The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists) at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City today – working the exhibit booth as usual. Dale, his wife Tara, and Continue reading ICAPGEN Conference in Full Swing
A number of bloggers, myself included, will spend the day at the Joseph Smith Building in Salt Lake City, hosted by FamilySearch. We expect to see products and projects demonstrated and will give feedback to our hosts. I expect it Continue reading FamilySearch Blogger’s Day
Featured Speaker to Offer Technology Education for Genealogists October 13, 2010 – Bountiful, Utah: The 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour – an annual genealogy event in its 26th year and celebrating its 25th anniversary – is pleased to announce that Continue reading Thomas MacEntee Joins the 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour
The following excerpt is from an article by Karen Orange in the October 7, 2010 edition of the Journal Enterprise. WEBSTER COUNTY, KY – The Webster County Historical and Genealogical Society is planning what its members hope becomes a regular Continue reading Webster County, Kentucky “History Day” Set For October 21
The following teaser is from an article that was published several days ago, on the eighth of October, in USA Today. I missed it, so am posting it now… If a picture is worth a thousand words, an epic artwork Continue reading Hispanic History Fresco Goes on Exhibit in Albuquerque
The following excerpt is from an article in the October 9, 2010 edition of the Press Republican. BOMBAY [Franklin County, New York] — The Bombay Historical Society is branching out into genealogy with the formation of the Bombay Genealogical Society. Continue reading The Bombay Genealogical Society of Franklin County, New York, is Formed
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an historically black university, founded in 1886, and located in Princess Anne, Maryland. Their yearbooks date back to 1958-1959. These yearbooks are now posted online at the Internet Archive website, and may be Continue reading University of Maryland Eastern Shore Yearbooks Now Online
The following was just received from Family History Expos. This is a call for papers for the first two Family History Expos in 2011, namely those for St. George, UT, and Mesa, AZ. We Teach Old Dogs New Tricks! – Continue reading Family History Expos 2011 Call for Papers
The following press release was received today from the Illinois State Genealogical Society: Awards To Be Made At ISGS Fall Conference, October 23, 2010 September 27, 2010 – Springfield, IL. On Saturday, October 23, 2010, five individuals will be honored Continue reading Illinois State Genealogical Society 2010 Award Winners
Finally! After years of waiting while other regions were finished, Family Roots Publishing is printing volumes for genealogists doing research in Alsace-Lorraine. The full title of the first book in a series of six is Map Guide to German Parish Continue reading German Map Guide For Alsace-Lorraine, District of Unteralsass Now Shipping
Learn the tech to trace your roots at the California Family History Expo, October 8-9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, California. “Family History Expos can be a beacon in a dark sea of confusing documents and Continue reading Learn the Tech to Trace Your Roots @ the California Family History Expo
This morning’s announcement that Ancestry.com will acquire iArchives, and thus Footnote.com came as no surprise. It was just a matter of time… And the time was right it seems. As my readers know, I’m a fan of both Ancestry and Continue reading Ancestry.com to Acquire Footnote