The Library of Congress has new video tutorials about using the great newspaper collection called Chronicling America. The collection is huge, searching is a bit discombombulated after a recent updating but generally falls into place after a few searches. Thankfully these new aids will help further! I know what I am going to be watching […]
A book review. A book I finished weeks ago. Suddenly moving out of my apartment meant that review had to wait. That meant today I had to skim back through the book. Remembered enjoying this book, how it entertained, made me think, and then look at places in England on maps. That would be Nathan […]
Due to moving out of my apartment and still unpacking (and trying to figure out where some things are) I am behind in sharing press releases related to history and genealogy. It’s likely you read about this collaboration a few days ago, but in case you didn’t, please read on. Press releases were received from […]
One of the many reasons I love coordinating and teaching in a certain course is that we provide a chance for a student’s ongoing genealogy issue to be solved or at least a path provided. I’m beginning work on my mid-April letter to those registered for the upcoming June 22-26 GRIP Genealogy Institute virtual course, […]
News Release from MyHeritage. MyHeritage DNA has an Easter sale for just $19.90 in the U.S. (excluding CA, WA, and MD). Order a MyHeritage DNA kit . On the MyHeritage website, free standard shipping for 2 kits. Be sure to check all the details on the order page and especially for when this deal expires. […]
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society presents individual webinars and multi-day seminars among other educational offerings. In May, “Work, Craft, and Calling: Understanding Ancestral Occupations” is an online seminar. As one of the presenters, I am doing a special version of my railroad talks, “Research in Railroad Records and History: Methods for Tracking Workers.” […]
March has been an extra busy month for me. I am temporarily house sitting for a friend while I search for an affordable apartment in my area. Affordable is a tough search. All this means I have moved out of my current apartment after another dramatic rent increase. Some of my belongings came with me […]
Do you know about https://conferencekeeper.org/? A great website to learn about genealogy events, both in-person and online. Tami does an excellent job with the website and with the weekly email update. Sign up for that at the URL at the top of this post. I was scrolling down today’s email and suddenly stopped when I […]
Have Minnesota historical and genealogical connections? Take a look at the recent records accessions plus a long list of newly online finding aids (inventories and other information) for other collections held at the Minnesota History Center in downtown Saint Paul. Before visiting be sure to check the open hours for the Gale Library as it […]
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the 2026 courses offered by GRIP. My interview about Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills for the June virtual week is on the National Genealogical Society’s YouTube channel. Jeanette Shilega does a fantastic job of asking coordinators some questions and understanding what we are saying! Check […]