From a notification I received: This will be a beginner/low-intermediate level class to study the book Mastering Genealogical Proof by Tom Jones. We will cover the principles outlined in the book as well as discuss the workbook questions. There will be two sessions: Wednesday daytime at 3pm Eastern, and Wednesday evenings at 7pm Eastern (so adjust […]
Some courses for the July 10-15, 2022 Virtual Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) filled when registration opened in February. Others still have some openings including the one described below. Each year, I coordinate the “Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills” course. Cyndi Ingle, Debbie Mieszala, and Cari Taplin join me in this online course as […]
As a family historian, I keep reminding myself to write my own memories. Minnesota winters mean backyard ice skating rinks. My childhood home in Saint Paul had a large backyard and that ¼ of an acre corner lot provided plenty of room for such a skating rink. I vividly remember my Dad going outside in […]
I have searched and searched. I have contacted law librarians, archivists, and many who work at the U.S. National Archives. No one had an answer for the origin of the 72-year privacy rule regarding release of the U.S. federal census to the public. Many people are anxiously awaiting the April 1 release of the 1950 […]
PERSI? It’s the Periodical Source Index that is now hosted by the Allen County Public Library of Fort Wayne, Indiana. In fact, that’s where PERSI is produced. So, what is it? I call it a subject or topical index to thousands of genealogical and local history periodicals and it’s a free index search. Well-known ones […]
A press release in my email from MyHeritage tell it has “released a new, improved model for color restoration — the feature within MyHeritage In Color™ that restores the hues in faded color photos. We’re celebrating with a special offer: free and unlimited use of MyHeritage In Color™, Photo Enhancer, and Photo Repair from January […]
The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh is in its eleventh year in 2022. I am fortunate to have been involved from the discussion stage to today! I hope you have February 16th marked on your calendar for the opening of online registration. Courses: https://www.gripitt.org/courses/ Registration details: https://www.gripitt.org/registration/ Please read this page well before February 16th […]
We family historians are so fortunate during these last few years to have access to online learning and discussion groups. A press release from today tells about one that I have read nothing but positive comments about! We can never stop learning and upgrading. “Registration is open now through January 21st for the MGD Study […]
I woke up this morning to a text from my sister, Linda. She said, “Hope Grandma Pat gets her Mounds Bar today.” Our Mom, Pat, loved Mounds Bars. She died on today’s date in 2008. There are still days when I want to pick up the phone to call her. That’s even after her many […]
It’s been a productive Friday. Finished a lengthy client research report, am now updating a handout for an upcoming presentation, and updated my 2022 presentations calendar. All while we have some very cold weather here, but the sun is shining! At this point, I am still accepting only virtual webinar or seminar presentations. I’m also […]