It has finally happened! Saint Paul city directories have been digitized by the Saint Paul Public Library with the aid of a Heritage Preservation Grant. The years digitized are 1846-1922. Why not later years? The answer is simple, the later years are still under copyright. Last week, I tried to find an easy way to […]
I am at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for several days. There are still some open seats here for you. The microfilm readers and computers are busy. I see many people pouring through books that are not yet digitized. It feels good to be back here. When is the last time you […]
Hot off the Press — a neat press release from Findmypast. Another reason to love our libraries. I share this as an Ambassador for Findmypast. Findmypast Community Edition Now Available to U.S. Libraries Findmypast, a global leader in family history, announces the availability of a library edition within the United States Provides access for libraries, […]
This is Part 3 of an ongoing series of posts about great online resources from historical societies and libraries around Minnesota. Don’t forget to check the websites of these organizations for lists, catalogs, and finding aids that tell you about the other extensive research resources that need to be used in person. Hennepin County Library, […]
It’s a love/hate relationship. I love the ease of library computer catalogs. However, I do miss thumbing through drawers of 3×5 catalog cards. I always seemed to find some obscure item to view. I have never loved filling out call slips for books, manuscripts, or archival materials. Some are more complicated than others. As of […]
Way back in 1989 I had the pleasure of meeting St. Paul Mayor George Latimer. One of the large genealogy conferences (NGS) took place in St. Paul. I found out that he was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and had an interest in family history. He accomplished many things for the […]
It’s always a good thing when a great research place stays open. It’s sad when one is closed, even temporarily. In the case of the Institute for Regional Studies and the North Dakota State University Archives, that temporarily closed is now in the past. It has reopened in a new location. I noted the announcement […]
I haven’t looked at my baby book or those of my three children in a long time. My youngest child turns 37 in a few days so that book will bring back some great memories. Need to get that box down from the high shelf! My own mother’s baby book that was started in 1926 […]
A week ago I was in sunny Arizona to do a seminar in Sun City for the West Valley Genealogical Society. I had the opportunity to experience a tour of their library. Wow! It’s huge, has books, atlases, many computers, databases, space to research, and more. I think I could have spent several days there. […]
Join us Saturday, October 26 at Minneapolis Central Library from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the 4th annual Hennepin County Library Family History Fair. Nationally known Minnesota genealogist, Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, starts off the day with a keynote address, Check it Out! Public Library “Musts” for Genealogists. Paula’s talk is followed by […]