The MLA list-serve has had a lot of chatter recently concerning the plight of small libraries that can’t afford user download services. If you work in a library that’s in that boat, you should know that your patrons can access thousands of ebooks for free (legally) online:
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And free audiobooks: LINK
NOTE: If your library does not offer free ebook, audiobook, and music downloads, your patrons may want to get an Annual User card at a library that does. I think they’ll find that the cost of an Annual User card is much less than the cost of purchasing access to the number of items they’ll be able to download in a year.
For example, a Mid-Continent Library Out-of-District Annual Card for residents of Missouri and Kansas costs $60. $60 will buy you approximately six new ebooks or three new audiobooks from an online vendor like Amazon.com. If you download just one ebook per week from Mid-Continent, that’s an annual savings to you of $460 ($520 - $60). If you download just one audiobook per week from Mid-Continent, that’s an annual savings to you of $980 ($1040 - $60).
From their website:
• The following options are available to persons living outside of the Mid-Continent Public Library service area:
o Out-of-District card -- New Out-of-District cards can be issued at any of our 30 branch locations. New Out-of-District cards will be issued only to Missouri or Kansas residents living outside the MCPL service area. You must be present to register for an Out-of-District card. There is a fee of $60.00 and the card is valid for one year. Cards about to expire or expired can be renewed in person or by mail, phone, or email.
More info here.
Mid-Continent’s guide to Digital Downloads:
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Thursday, December 08, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
OVERVIEW OF THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
Lots of information and images on the Navy History & Heritage Command website regarding the 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor:
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Tuesday, December 06, 2011
PICKING UP THE PIECES IF YOUR COMPUTER CRASHES
I assume that you already back up your computer on a regular basis...
What should you do if you’re ever in that situation? Microsoft has some advice:
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What should you do if you’re ever in that situation? Microsoft has some advice:
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HOSPITAL SHIPS MATERIAL IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH & MEDICINE COLLECTION
Finding aid (1862-1952) for miscellaneous materials in the collection (many photographs, some artworks):
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GUIDE TO COLLECTIONS AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE
An online guide to the various collections maintained by the National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM):
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Friday, December 02, 2011
FREE WWII SEARCHING ON ANCESTRY.COM
Ancestry.com wants to help you commemorate Pearl Harbor and other events of World War II. All of its WWII databases can be searched for free now through 7 December 2011:
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CENTRAL MISSOURI LIBRARY ENTHUSIASTS
Just a reminder about next week’s meeting!
The Central Missouri Library Enthusiasts will be having another Columbia meeting on Friday, December 9.
We will meet at 5:30pm at The Rome, located at 114 South 9th Street in downtown Columbia (next to Booches).
Please RSVP by December 8 so we have an accurate headcount.
If you have questions, email Abbie Brown or Darell Schmick.
In addition, we’ve set up a Facebook page for the group.
The Central Missouri Library Enthusiasts will be having another Columbia meeting on Friday, December 9.
We will meet at 5:30pm at The Rome, located at 114 South 9th Street in downtown Columbia (next to Booches).
Please RSVP by December 8 so we have an accurate headcount.
If you have questions, email Abbie Brown or Darell Schmick.
In addition, we’ve set up a Facebook page for the group.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
GENEALOGY GEMS
Not subscribing to this newsletter from the Allen County Public Library? Why not? It's chock full of great information, it’s easy to subscribe—and it’s free:
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NOTE: Click on Genealogy Community on the top line, then EZine.
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NOTE: Click on Genealogy Community on the top line, then EZine.
REDHAVEN OUTLINE
If there’s something you need to keep track of, this free program can probably help you do it. As the creators state on their website, it’s great for:
organizing notes
making lists
making lists of lists
keeping track of research information
preparing speeches and presentations
developing the structure of research papers
organizing computer shortcuts and favorite websites
keeping records
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organizing notes
making lists
making lists of lists
keeping track of research information
preparing speeches and presentations
developing the structure of research papers
organizing computer shortcuts and favorite websites
keeping records
LINK
OUR MILITARY HERITAGE
An online service offered by the Allen County Public Library. They’re providing biographical sketches, unit rosters, letters and diaries, photographs, and other documents for American wars from colonial times to the present day. Emphasis is Indiana regiments and veterans, but there is plenty of information on military units and soldiers from other states:
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NOTE: Many photos of gravestones of soldiers who were killed in action.
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NOTE: Many photos of gravestones of soldiers who were killed in action.
MICROSOFT DOWNLOADS
Sure, Microsoft wants to sell you stuff—it’s a corporation, after all. They do offer a surprising amount of fairly nice free stuff, however (for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP):
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NEW ANCESTRY.COM APP FOR iPHONE, iPAD AND iPOD TOUCH
New ‘Ancestry.com Mobile’ iOS App Gives Users the Ability to Access Billions of Historical Records to Build Their Family Tree
PROVO, UTAH (November 29, 2011) – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, today announced the availability of a new, upgraded version of its Ancestry.com Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with features designed to enable more rewarding discoveries as users build, update and share their family trees. The Ancestry.com mobile app, which to-date has been downloaded more than 1.7 million times, is now available for free from the Apple App Store.
This upgrade adds three new features to Ancestry.com’s existing family history app:
“In-app purchasing,” which allows non-Ancestry.com subscribers to view, then buy fascinating historical records about their ancestors – such as World War I draft cards, Census records, birth/death certificates, and school yearbook photos, from among billions of historical documents in the Ancestry.com database
A “Shaky Leaf” hinting feature that employs predictive analytics to suggest possible new connections between a user’s family tree and undiscovered documents in the world’s largest family history database
A new merge feature, which automatically identifies and extracts information about family members from historical records so users can quickly and easily update their family tree
“Our goal with the new Ancestry.com mobile app is to enable more people to discover their family history through our billions of historic records, and allow them to share their findings easily with others,” said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product at Ancestry.com. “Our ‘Shaky Leaf’ hinting feature has resulted in tens of millions of successful family history discoveries online and it’s now accessible to our growing mobile user base.”
For users new to Ancestry.com, the latest iOS app provides an easy way to get started by giving access to relevant historical documents on the site without a subscription. For existing Ancestry.com members, the new app gives them the ability to grow their tree using Ancestry.com records and share them with others while on-the-go.
The Ancestry.com mobile app offers many of the most popular features available in the online version of Ancestry.com’s industry-leading family history website, including the ability to add and edit family information, view and share documents and photos, take and attach photos and create and navigate multi-generational family trees.
To get started, download the free Ancestry.com mobile app to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and either register for a new, or log in to an existing Ancestry.com account and choose a family tree. Ancestry.com subscribers can download family history records in the app free of charge. Non-subscribers pay a special introductory price starting at $0.99 for each record purchased through the Mobile app’s “in-app purchase” feature.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with approximately 1.7 million paying subscribers. More than 7 billion records have been added to the site in the past 15 years. Ancestry users have created more than 28 million family trees containing over 2.8 billion profiles. In addition to its flagship site, Ancestry.com offers localized Web sites designed for nine countries that empower people to discover, preserve and share their family history.
PROVO, UTAH (November 29, 2011) – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, today announced the availability of a new, upgraded version of its Ancestry.com Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with features designed to enable more rewarding discoveries as users build, update and share their family trees. The Ancestry.com mobile app, which to-date has been downloaded more than 1.7 million times, is now available for free from the Apple App Store.
This upgrade adds three new features to Ancestry.com’s existing family history app:
“In-app purchasing,” which allows non-Ancestry.com subscribers to view, then buy fascinating historical records about their ancestors – such as World War I draft cards, Census records, birth/death certificates, and school yearbook photos, from among billions of historical documents in the Ancestry.com database
A “Shaky Leaf” hinting feature that employs predictive analytics to suggest possible new connections between a user’s family tree and undiscovered documents in the world’s largest family history database
A new merge feature, which automatically identifies and extracts information about family members from historical records so users can quickly and easily update their family tree
“Our goal with the new Ancestry.com mobile app is to enable more people to discover their family history through our billions of historic records, and allow them to share their findings easily with others,” said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product at Ancestry.com. “Our ‘Shaky Leaf’ hinting feature has resulted in tens of millions of successful family history discoveries online and it’s now accessible to our growing mobile user base.”
For users new to Ancestry.com, the latest iOS app provides an easy way to get started by giving access to relevant historical documents on the site without a subscription. For existing Ancestry.com members, the new app gives them the ability to grow their tree using Ancestry.com records and share them with others while on-the-go.
The Ancestry.com mobile app offers many of the most popular features available in the online version of Ancestry.com’s industry-leading family history website, including the ability to add and edit family information, view and share documents and photos, take and attach photos and create and navigate multi-generational family trees.
To get started, download the free Ancestry.com mobile app to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and either register for a new, or log in to an existing Ancestry.com account and choose a family tree. Ancestry.com subscribers can download family history records in the app free of charge. Non-subscribers pay a special introductory price starting at $0.99 for each record purchased through the Mobile app’s “in-app purchase” feature.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with approximately 1.7 million paying subscribers. More than 7 billion records have been added to the site in the past 15 years. Ancestry users have created more than 28 million family trees containing over 2.8 billion profiles. In addition to its flagship site, Ancestry.com offers localized Web sites designed for nine countries that empower people to discover, preserve and share their family history.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY (MO) COURT RECORDS
The Missouri History Museum Archives holds a collection of Washington County, Missouri, court records dated 1788-1851 (the bulk of the documents are dated 1810s-1820s). Among these documents are accounts, debts, receipts, agreements, petitions, and indentures.
To request a look-up of a name in the index to these court records, contact Dennis Northcott.
To request a look-up of a name in the index to these court records, contact Dennis Northcott.
GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY INDEX UPDATE
The following sources have recently been added to the Missouri History’s Museum’s Genealogy & Local History Index:
1. Necrology Scrapbook, Volume 12 (obituaries dated 1922-1924)
2. House Tour of St. Louis West End Private Places, 1972
3. Yeatman Life (Yeatman High School yearbooks), 1907-1925 (incomplete run)
4. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1891
5. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1899
Genealogy & Local History Index
1. Necrology Scrapbook, Volume 12 (obituaries dated 1922-1924)
2. House Tour of St. Louis West End Private Places, 1972
3. Yeatman Life (Yeatman High School yearbooks), 1907-1925 (incomplete run)
4. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1891
5. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1899
Genealogy & Local History Index
UPCOMING CLASSES AT ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Here's the latest list of upcoming genealogy and military history programs being offered by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public.
Sat, Dec 17, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Jan 28, 10 AM-Noon— Cavalry Raids: Strokes of Genius or Civil War Sideshows? Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about Civil War cavalry regiments—their mounts, equipment, weapons, and tactics. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Thurs, Mar 22, 10 AM-Noon— CW 24/7: Researching Civil War Ancestors Using the Internet. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses digitized sources of information about Civil War ancestors (subscription and free). Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-2900
9am - 9pm Monday-Thursday
9am - 6pm Friday and Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday
Free parking is available on Buder Branch parking lot.
Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Sat, Dec 17, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Jan 28, 10 AM-Noon— Cavalry Raids: Strokes of Genius or Civil War Sideshows? Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about Civil War cavalry regiments—their mounts, equipment, weapons, and tactics. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Thurs, Mar 22, 10 AM-Noon— CW 24/7: Researching Civil War Ancestors Using the Internet. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses digitized sources of information about Civil War ancestors (subscription and free). Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-2900
9am - 9pm Monday-Thursday
9am - 6pm Friday and Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday
Free parking is available on Buder Branch parking lot.
Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
MY ENEMY, MY LOVE
Fiedler’s new novel, My Enemy, My Love tells the story of a German POW, a professor drafted against his will into the army in the last months of the war. Captured and sent to the U.S., the prisoner finds romance with an American woman on the farm where he and others are working. Their love is dangerous for both, and the novel’s climax comes as they are pursued by both Nazi POWs who suspect him of being disloyal, and an American guard who desires a relationship with the same girl. It is based on a true stories told to Fiedler by people who lived them.
“Readers who enjoy historical fiction will definitely find fascination in this book, set against the backdrop of little-known chapter of WWII history here in Missouri,” said Fiedler, who is based in St. Louis. “It definitely has a romantic angle, but fortunately there are gun fights, a chase scene and some menacing Nazis to help even it out.”
Few people know that the United States held over 400,000 stateside German and Italian prisoners of war during World War II. The prisoners were located in a number of camps around the country, and their work in field and factory in close proximity to the Americans gave many people a new understanding of the “enemy.” These men were treated well and had opportunities to take part in sports and music in the camps, and in the years following the war many recalled their time in the States with fondness.
To order copies or for more information on this book or Fiedler’s other projects, please visit davefiedler.com. My Enemy, My Love is also available on Kindle. For questions, please call (314) 956-7353 or email MoPOWs@aol.com.
“My Enemy, My Love is a thrilling, roller coaster ride of love, action and suspense. You won’t be able to put this down.”
-Charlie Brennan, KMOX Radio, St. Louis
“Readers who enjoy historical fiction will definitely find fascination in this book, set against the backdrop of little-known chapter of WWII history here in Missouri,” said Fiedler, who is based in St. Louis. “It definitely has a romantic angle, but fortunately there are gun fights, a chase scene and some menacing Nazis to help even it out.”
Few people know that the United States held over 400,000 stateside German and Italian prisoners of war during World War II. The prisoners were located in a number of camps around the country, and their work in field and factory in close proximity to the Americans gave many people a new understanding of the “enemy.” These men were treated well and had opportunities to take part in sports and music in the camps, and in the years following the war many recalled their time in the States with fondness.
To order copies or for more information on this book or Fiedler’s other projects, please visit davefiedler.com. My Enemy, My Love is also available on Kindle. For questions, please call (314) 956-7353 or email MoPOWs@aol.com.
“My Enemy, My Love is a thrilling, roller coaster ride of love, action and suspense. You won’t be able to put this down.”
-Charlie Brennan, KMOX Radio, St. Louis
417 LIBRARIANS UPDATE
Please mark your calendars for two 417 Librarians get-togethers (Dutch treat) coming up soon!
1. The first will be a supper on Monday, October 24, 2011, at 6:30pm at Gem of India, 211 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 881-9558. They have a buffet, as well as menu items.
2. The second is a brown bag travelogue lunch program “A Tour of Libraries in the United Kingdom” on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 12:00pm noon at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd., Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 883-1974.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact me.
Andrea Miller, Missouri State University
1. The first will be a supper on Monday, October 24, 2011, at 6:30pm at Gem of India, 211 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807, (417) 881-9558. They have a buffet, as well as menu items.
2. The second is a brown bag travelogue lunch program “A Tour of Libraries in the United Kingdom” on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 12:00pm noon at the Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd., Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 883-1974.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact me.
Andrea Miller, Missouri State University
Monday, October 17, 2011
OFFICE TIMELINE
If you’ve got PowerPoint 2007 or 2010, this powerful free add-on creates beautiful timelines in minutes:
LINK
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STEVE JOBS AND OUR INNOVATION NATION
Post on the Government Book Talk blog about Jobs and the role the GPO has played as incubator of innovation:
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NOTE: My own Apple story: I was running a small public library in South Dakota in the early 1980s, and we had just bought an Apple IIe for the library. After it was set up for us, I walked back to the library that night in a snowstorm (I walked because cars were banned from the streets during the storm) in order to use the Apple IIe. A fairly dumb thing to do? Of course—-but this story certainly serves as a testament to the strength of the Apple brand even in those early days of its ascendency!
What, by the way, was I doing with that Apple IIe as the snow piled up against the library doors? Why, I was playing games—we had purchased several Infocom titles, and Murder By the Dozen, as I recall..
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NOTE: My own Apple story: I was running a small public library in South Dakota in the early 1980s, and we had just bought an Apple IIe for the library. After it was set up for us, I walked back to the library that night in a snowstorm (I walked because cars were banned from the streets during the storm) in order to use the Apple IIe. A fairly dumb thing to do? Of course—-but this story certainly serves as a testament to the strength of the Apple brand even in those early days of its ascendency!
What, by the way, was I doing with that Apple IIe as the snow piled up against the library doors? Why, I was playing games—we had purchased several Infocom titles, and Murder By the Dozen, as I recall..
HISTORICAL U.S. COUNTY BOUNDARIES
I took a look and Randy’s site really does look promising:
Hello,
Your special interest group members may find this free new Historical U.S. County Boundaries interactive map tool useful in their researches:
http://randymajors.com/p/maps.html
A write-up on recent enhancements can be found here.
Thank you for your consideration of including a mention of this tool in an upcoming newsletter or blog post.
All the best,
Randy Majors
Hello,
Your special interest group members may find this free new Historical U.S. County Boundaries interactive map tool useful in their researches:
http://randymajors.com/p/maps.html
A write-up on recent enhancements can be found here.
Thank you for your consideration of including a mention of this tool in an upcoming newsletter or blog post.
All the best,
Randy Majors
CEDAR AND VERNON COUNTY GS NEWS
The Cedar and Vernon County Genealogy Newsletter September 2011 can be read here.
There are some issues with our genealogy website -- a new site is being created to replace it. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Regards,
Nancy Thompson
Cedar & Vernon County Genealogical Society
218 W. Walnut St., Nevada, MO 64772
There are some issues with our genealogy website -- a new site is being created to replace it. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Regards,
Nancy Thompson
Cedar & Vernon County Genealogical Society
218 W. Walnut St., Nevada, MO 64772
Thursday, October 13, 2011
NPRC NEWS
National Personnel Records Center has opened its new facility at Hwy 367 and Dunn Road in north St. Louis County, and they will be holding a dedication ceremony on 15 October 2011:
LINK
There’s a nicely done history of NPRC here:
LINK
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There’s a nicely done history of NPRC here:
LINK
LECTURE CHANGE AT MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Marie Concannon was scheduled to give a lecture on Saturday, October 15, at 10:30am titled "Finding Ancestors in Federal Depository Library Collections." This lecture has been cancelled. In its place, Missouri History Museum associate archivist Dennis Northcott will be giving the following lecture:
Government Documents in the Missouri History Museum Archives
Although the Missouri History Museum Archives was never an official repository for government records, over the years the archives has acquired a variety of local government records, dating from the colonial era to the early 20th century. Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott will show examples of many of these genealogically valuable records.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:30 am
Where: AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room, Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Questions: Email Dennis Northcott dpn@mohistory.org or call him at 314-746-4517.
Government Documents in the Missouri History Museum Archives
Although the Missouri History Museum Archives was never an official repository for government records, over the years the archives has acquired a variety of local government records, dating from the colonial era to the early 20th century. Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott will show examples of many of these genealogically valuable records.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:30 am
Where: AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room, Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Questions: Email Dennis Northcott dpn@mohistory.org or call him at 314-746-4517.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
2012 MASL SPRING CONFERENCE PRICE BREAK
MLA Members,
Registration for the 2012 Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Spring Conference is now open! The MASL Spring Conference is the premier professional development event for Missouri’s academic librarians. Annually, hundreds of Missouri’s school librarians attend this 3-day event filled with opportunities for professional and personal development.
Through MLA’s partnership with MASL, MLA members are able to utilize special promotional codes to register for the conference at the member rate. If you are interested in registering for this event, please contact the MASL office to request your promotional code at info@maslonline.org or (573) 893-4155.
The 2012 MASL Spring Conference features:
Speakers: Dr. Steven Layne, Doug Johnson, and Doug Valentine.
Dozens of innovative workshops on technology, literacy, collaboration, literature, and library management, as well as a special pre-conference workshop given by Pete Thomas, the at-home winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
Dedicated time to get to know other librarians in your region, and to learn about what’s happening in the library profession in your region of the state.
Opportunities to meet and build relationships with numerous library vendors and authors.
The annual Readers Award Banquet, during which the recipients of the 2011-2012 Readers Awards are announced.
Register today to Power Up at the 2012 MASL Spring Conference!
Registration for the 2012 Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Spring Conference is now open! The MASL Spring Conference is the premier professional development event for Missouri’s academic librarians. Annually, hundreds of Missouri’s school librarians attend this 3-day event filled with opportunities for professional and personal development.
Through MLA’s partnership with MASL, MLA members are able to utilize special promotional codes to register for the conference at the member rate. If you are interested in registering for this event, please contact the MASL office to request your promotional code at info@maslonline.org or (573) 893-4155.
The 2012 MASL Spring Conference features:
Speakers: Dr. Steven Layne, Doug Johnson, and Doug Valentine.
Dozens of innovative workshops on technology, literacy, collaboration, literature, and library management, as well as a special pre-conference workshop given by Pete Thomas, the at-home winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
Dedicated time to get to know other librarians in your region, and to learn about what’s happening in the library profession in your region of the state.
Opportunities to meet and build relationships with numerous library vendors and authors.
The annual Readers Award Banquet, during which the recipients of the 2011-2012 Readers Awards are announced.
Register today to Power Up at the 2012 MASL Spring Conference!
2012 CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE
Speakers include:
Brooks Simpson - U. S. Grant and Shiloh
Peter Carmichael - Stonewall Jackson’s execution of deserters
Allen Guelzo - General McClellan’s Coup
Susannah Ural - The destruction of Hood’s Texas Brigade at Antietam
Caroline Janney - How Americans have remembered emancipation
Battlefield tours include:
Fredericksburg
Walk along the Sunken Road at Marye’s Heights
Second Manassas Examine Stonewall Jackson’s defense along the famous Unfinished Railroad
Antietam
Explore the Cornfield, Bloody Lane, and Burnside Bridge
War College Staff Ride of AntietamStudy the battlefield from the perspective of the modern U.S. military
Find out more about the 2012 CWI Conference at Gettysburg College including registration information:
LINK
Brooks Simpson - U. S. Grant and Shiloh
Peter Carmichael - Stonewall Jackson’s execution of deserters
Allen Guelzo - General McClellan’s Coup
Susannah Ural - The destruction of Hood’s Texas Brigade at Antietam
Caroline Janney - How Americans have remembered emancipation
Battlefield tours include:
Fredericksburg
Walk along the Sunken Road at Marye’s Heights
Second Manassas Examine Stonewall Jackson’s defense along the famous Unfinished Railroad
Antietam
Explore the Cornfield, Bloody Lane, and Burnside Bridge
War College Staff Ride of AntietamStudy the battlefield from the perspective of the modern U.S. military
Find out more about the 2012 CWI Conference at Gettysburg College including registration information:
LINK
CONGRATULATIONS!
Chris Merseal, CG(SM), is among the newest associates of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). Chris works at Jefferson County Library, High Ridge Branch.
LINK
LINK
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
OPENWITH ENHANCED
If you’ve ever tried to open a program in Windows, and been flummoxed by the process, get Openwith Enhanced (free program). It helps you figure out which program to use to open it—and gives you a link to its website if you don’t have that program installed as yet:
LINK
LINK
FINDING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY: GENEALOGY FAIR AT NARA-KC
On Saturday, October 15 the National Archives at Kansas City will host Finding Your Family History, a day-long genealogy fair featuring workshops and local genealogical organizations onsite. Below is a schedule of workshops. Attendees are asked to select either the morning or afternoon session.
Morning
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. -- Registration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. -- Session Choices: Introduction to Alien Files (A-Files) or Introduction to Genealogy
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- break/vendors
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. -- Session Choices: Naturalization Records; or Military Records; or African American Genealogy
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. - break/vendors
11:00 - Noon -- Session Choices: Preservation for Genealogists; or The 1940 Census; or Introduction to Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)
Afternoon
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. -- Registration
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. -- Session Choices: Introduction to Alien Files (A-Files) or Introduction to Genealogy
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. -- break/vendors
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. -- Session Choices: Naturalization Records; or The 1940 Census; or African American Genealogy
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. -- break/vendors
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. -- Session Choices: Preservation for Genealogists; or Military Records; or Introduction to Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)
Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation for this free event, call 816-268-8072 or email kimberlee.ried@nara.gov. This event is presented in partnership with Kansas City Public Television.
About the speakers:
Jennifer Audsley-Moore has been with the National Archives for five years, first as a preservation contractor then as an archives technician. In addition to handling reference inquires, Audsley-Moore is responsible for the National Archives at Kansas City volunteer program. She has bachelor and master degrees in American History.
Evie Bresette is a Certified Genealogist with the Board for Certification of Genealogists and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and its affiliate local chapter, Heartland APG; and attended the National Institute for Genealogical Research in Washington DC. She has presented lectures at national and local conferences and has volunteered at the National Archives-Central Plains Region since 1993. Evie belongs to many national genealogical associations and serves on the Nominating Committee for the Board of the Missouri State Genealogical Association; she specializes in heir searching and due diligence.
Elizabeth Burnes is an Archivist for the National Archives at Kansas City. She serves as the lead archivist for Alien Files (A-Files) reference. Prior to joining the National Archives staff she held positions at Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library, and Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. She received a bachelor’s degree in History at Truman State University, and a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Joyce Burner joined the archives staff in 2010 as archivist, after working as the preservation contractor in Lee’s Summit in 2009. After spending thirty years in school and church libraries and book retail, Joyce returned to graduate school in 2007 to study archives management, and interned at the National Archives at Kansas City and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Joyce writes Archival Research Catalog descriptions of our records for the NARA website, and is supervisor over preservation and internships.
Jessica Edgar , a graduate in History and Education from William Jewell College, has been with the National Archives at Kansas City since 2007. As an Archives Specialist, her roles include: providing reference services to genealogists, historians, and scholars; physically controlling and managing the databases related to the region’s 50,000 cubic feet of records; creating and designing print and web-based marketing materials; and assisting with K-12 educational outreach.
Trevor Plante is an archivist in the Textual Reference Section at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, who specializes in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century military records. He is an active lecturer at the National Archives and a frequent contributor to Prologue. He compiled Reference Information Paper 109, Military Service Records at the National Archives, and is a contributing author in the Encyclopedia of American Military History. He co-authored “Lincoln’s Fleeting Hope for an Early End to the War,” which appeared in America’s Civil War magazine.His other published works include: “The Shady Side of the Family Tree: Civil War Union Court-Martial Case Files;” “U.S. Marines in the Boxer Rebellion;” and “Researching African Americans in the U.S. Army, 1866-1890: Buffalo Soldiers and Black Infantrymen.” He is a guest lecturer at the United States Naval Academy and the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College.
Constance Potter is a reference archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration Washington, DC. She writes and speaks about federal records of interest to genealogists including federal census records, Laura Ingalls Wilder, World War I graves registration and Gold Star Mothers, the effects of weather on family history, and women during the Revolutionary War era. She is working on the reference aspects of the 1940 census. Potter has worked at the National Archives since 1983.
Dorothy Witherspoon, Ph.D. is a native Arkansan and began an interest in genealogy and researching family history in the 1980s inspired by Alex Haley's Roots. In 1990 she published The Homecoming, a book about her family’s history, which is now in its second printing. Her recently published book, Researching Slave Ancestry, is designed to help African American families explore and discover their roots. Dr. Witherspoon is a founding member of the Midwest African American Genealogical Interest Coalition (MAGIC). She resides in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
The National Archives at Kansas City is home to more than 50,000 cubic feet of historical records dating from the 1820s to the 1990s created or received by nearly 100 Federal agencies. Serving the Central Plains Region, the archives holds records from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota available for public access. The facility is located at 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. It is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for research, with the exhibits open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 816-268-8000 or visit: www.archives.gov/central-plains.
Morning
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. -- Registration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. -- Session Choices: Introduction to Alien Files (A-Files) or Introduction to Genealogy
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- break/vendors
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. -- Session Choices: Naturalization Records; or Military Records; or African American Genealogy
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. - break/vendors
11:00 - Noon -- Session Choices: Preservation for Genealogists; or The 1940 Census; or Introduction to Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)
Afternoon
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. -- Registration
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. -- Session Choices: Introduction to Alien Files (A-Files) or Introduction to Genealogy
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. -- break/vendors
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. -- Session Choices: Naturalization Records; or The 1940 Census; or African American Genealogy
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. -- break/vendors
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. -- Session Choices: Preservation for Genealogists; or Military Records; or Introduction to Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)
Seating is limited and reservations are required. To make a reservation for this free event, call 816-268-8072 or email kimberlee.ried@nara.gov. This event is presented in partnership with Kansas City Public Television.
About the speakers:
Jennifer Audsley-Moore has been with the National Archives for five years, first as a preservation contractor then as an archives technician. In addition to handling reference inquires, Audsley-Moore is responsible for the National Archives at Kansas City volunteer program. She has bachelor and master degrees in American History.
Evie Bresette is a Certified Genealogist with the Board for Certification of Genealogists and a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and its affiliate local chapter, Heartland APG; and attended the National Institute for Genealogical Research in Washington DC. She has presented lectures at national and local conferences and has volunteered at the National Archives-Central Plains Region since 1993. Evie belongs to many national genealogical associations and serves on the Nominating Committee for the Board of the Missouri State Genealogical Association; she specializes in heir searching and due diligence.
Elizabeth Burnes is an Archivist for the National Archives at Kansas City. She serves as the lead archivist for Alien Files (A-Files) reference. Prior to joining the National Archives staff she held positions at Harry S Truman National Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library, and Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. She received a bachelor’s degree in History at Truman State University, and a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Joyce Burner joined the archives staff in 2010 as archivist, after working as the preservation contractor in Lee’s Summit in 2009. After spending thirty years in school and church libraries and book retail, Joyce returned to graduate school in 2007 to study archives management, and interned at the National Archives at Kansas City and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Joyce writes Archival Research Catalog descriptions of our records for the NARA website, and is supervisor over preservation and internships.
Jessica Edgar , a graduate in History and Education from William Jewell College, has been with the National Archives at Kansas City since 2007. As an Archives Specialist, her roles include: providing reference services to genealogists, historians, and scholars; physically controlling and managing the databases related to the region’s 50,000 cubic feet of records; creating and designing print and web-based marketing materials; and assisting with K-12 educational outreach.
Trevor Plante is an archivist in the Textual Reference Section at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, who specializes in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century military records. He is an active lecturer at the National Archives and a frequent contributor to Prologue. He compiled Reference Information Paper 109, Military Service Records at the National Archives, and is a contributing author in the Encyclopedia of American Military History. He co-authored “Lincoln’s Fleeting Hope for an Early End to the War,” which appeared in America’s Civil War magazine.His other published works include: “The Shady Side of the Family Tree: Civil War Union Court-Martial Case Files;” “U.S. Marines in the Boxer Rebellion;” and “Researching African Americans in the U.S. Army, 1866-1890: Buffalo Soldiers and Black Infantrymen.” He is a guest lecturer at the United States Naval Academy and the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College.
Constance Potter is a reference archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration Washington, DC. She writes and speaks about federal records of interest to genealogists including federal census records, Laura Ingalls Wilder, World War I graves registration and Gold Star Mothers, the effects of weather on family history, and women during the Revolutionary War era. She is working on the reference aspects of the 1940 census. Potter has worked at the National Archives since 1983.
Dorothy Witherspoon, Ph.D. is a native Arkansan and began an interest in genealogy and researching family history in the 1980s inspired by Alex Haley's Roots. In 1990 she published The Homecoming, a book about her family’s history, which is now in its second printing. Her recently published book, Researching Slave Ancestry, is designed to help African American families explore and discover their roots. Dr. Witherspoon is a founding member of the Midwest African American Genealogical Interest Coalition (MAGIC). She resides in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
The National Archives at Kansas City is home to more than 50,000 cubic feet of historical records dating from the 1820s to the 1990s created or received by nearly 100 Federal agencies. Serving the Central Plains Region, the archives holds records from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota available for public access. The facility is located at 400 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. It is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for research, with the exhibits open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 816-268-8000 or visit: www.archives.gov/central-plains.
Monday, October 10, 2011
GLH-CI NEWS
Here's some news of likely interest to group members:
1. Our name has been changed to Genealogy and Local History Community of Interest (GLH-CI).
2. Our Steering Committee for 2012 consists of the following persons:
Erika Van Vranken, Chair
Cheryl Lang, Vice-Chair
Claire Ewersmann, Unit Recorder
Tom Pearson, Past-Chair
Congratulations to Claire (Hannibal Free Public Library) on her election as Unit Recorder!
3. We now have a Unit Website on the MLA website.
4. You can submit news for our list-serve or this blog here. Such news needn't specifically pertain to GLH-CI: it can also be about genealogy or local history events occurring at your Missouri library or society, or print or digital publications of interest to Missouri researchers produced by your library or society.
1. Our name has been changed to Genealogy and Local History Community of Interest (GLH-CI).
2. Our Steering Committee for 2012 consists of the following persons:
Erika Van Vranken, Chair
Cheryl Lang, Vice-Chair
Claire Ewersmann, Unit Recorder
Tom Pearson, Past-Chair
Congratulations to Claire (Hannibal Free Public Library) on her election as Unit Recorder!
3. We now have a Unit Website on the MLA website.
4. You can submit news for our list-serve or this blog here. Such news needn't specifically pertain to GLH-CI: it can also be about genealogy or local history events occurring at your Missouri library or society, or print or digital publications of interest to Missouri researchers produced by your library or society.
STAND BY YOUR STATE!
The PowerPoint and handout for my conference presentation,
Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Soldiers and Organizations
are now available for downloading from the MLA website. Enjoy!
Tom Pearson, Chair
GLH-CI
Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Soldiers and Organizations
are now available for downloading from the MLA website. Enjoy!
Tom Pearson, Chair
GLH-CI
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
MLA CONFERENCE 2011 EVALUATIONS
There will be no paper evaluation forms this year. The forms for conference and presentation evaluations are online. So, instead of handing out and collecting evaluation forms, room hosts will be announcing that the forms are online. The URLs are printed in the conference program on page 11 (you can use the MOREnet open lab at the conference to complete the forms, or you can do it from office or home after the conference).
See you in Kansas City!
See you in Kansas City!
MLA CONFERENCE 2011: ENVISIONING TOMORROW
GENE-SIG is acting this year as primary sponsor for three programs at MLA Conference 2011 (theme: Envisioning Tomorrow) in Kansas City, Missouri:
1. The Revised Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative-- Haiying Qian; Yunhui Lu; and Dr. Tom Kochtanek. Thursday (6 October 2011), 10-10:45 am, Salon D.
2. Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Solders and Organizations-- Tom Pearson. Thursday (6 October 2011), 2-2:45 pm, Salon E.
3. Uncovering Hidden Communities: Approaches to LGBT Archives in Missouri and Kansas-- Stuart Hinds; Tami Albin; and Anne M. Baker. Friday (7 October 2011), 12-12:45 pm, Salon F.
We are also a secondary sponsor of an additional presentation:
4. Promoting Diversity and Literacy, African American Read-In Programs in Missouri Libraries: Grace Jackson-Brown. Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon D.
GENE-SIG Vice-Chair Erika Van Vranken is providing the following Table Talk:
Community-Built Digital Libraries: Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Exhibit Hall.
GENE-SIG Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday morning (6 October 2011), 8:15-8:45 am, Salon F. Non-members welcome to attend!
Tom Pearson, Chair
MLA Gene-SIG
1. The Revised Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative-- Haiying Qian; Yunhui Lu; and Dr. Tom Kochtanek. Thursday (6 October 2011), 10-10:45 am, Salon D.
2. Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Solders and Organizations-- Tom Pearson. Thursday (6 October 2011), 2-2:45 pm, Salon E.
3. Uncovering Hidden Communities: Approaches to LGBT Archives in Missouri and Kansas-- Stuart Hinds; Tami Albin; and Anne M. Baker. Friday (7 October 2011), 12-12:45 pm, Salon F.
We are also a secondary sponsor of an additional presentation:
4. Promoting Diversity and Literacy, African American Read-In Programs in Missouri Libraries: Grace Jackson-Brown. Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon D.
GENE-SIG Vice-Chair Erika Van Vranken is providing the following Table Talk:
Community-Built Digital Libraries: Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Exhibit Hall.
GENE-SIG Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday morning (6 October 2011), 8:15-8:45 am, Salon F. Non-members welcome to attend!
Tom Pearson, Chair
MLA Gene-SIG
Monday, October 03, 2011
WASHINGTON COUNTY (MO) COURT RECORDS
The Missouri History Museum Archives holds a collection of Washington County, Missouri, court records dated 1788-1851 (the bulk of the documents are dated 1810s-1820s). Among these documents are accounts, debts, receipts, agreements, petitions, and indentures.
To request a look-up of a name in the index to these court records, contact Dennis Northcott at archives@mohistory.org.
To request a look-up of a name in the index to these court records, contact Dennis Northcott at archives@mohistory.org.
GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY INDEX UPDATE
The following sources have recently been added to the Missouri History’s Museum’s Genealogy & Local History Index:
1. Necrology Scrapbook, Volume 12 (obituaries dated 1922-1924)
2. House Tour of St. Louis West End Private Places, 1972
3. Yeatman Life (Yeatman High School yearbooks), 1907-1925 (incomplete run)
4. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1891
5. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1899
Genealogy & Local History Index
1. Necrology Scrapbook, Volume 12 (obituaries dated 1922-1924)
2. House Tour of St. Louis West End Private Places, 1972
3. Yeatman Life (Yeatman High School yearbooks), 1907-1925 (incomplete run)
4. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1891
5. List of Officers and Employees of the City of St. Louis, 1899
Genealogy & Local History Index
UPCOMING CLASSES AT MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
Finding Ancestors in Federal Depository Library Collections (with Marie Concannon, University of Missouri Library)
Marie Concannon will give strategies for researchers who would like to search Federal Depository Library Program collections for clues about their ancestors.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:30 am
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Preserving Family Documents
Do you have old family photographs, letters, diaries, or other precious items that you would like to preserve? Our Missouri History Museum experts will provide tips on how to preserve these family treasures for future generations.
When: Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:00 am
Where: Library and Research Center (225 S. Skinker, across from Forest Park)
How much: $10 per person; $5 for Missouri History Museum members
Reservations: Reservations are required; call 314-746-4510 (maximum of 15 participants)
The Civil War and the Home Front in St. Louis Court Records (with Mike Everman, Missouri State Archives-St. Louis)
Since 1999, the Missouri State Archives has worked to make accessible on microfilm and online the records of the St. Louis Circuit Court. Recent work covering 1861-1865offers the civil and criminal court records as well as an index of the parallel records of the Union provost marshal when the area was under martial law. Examples from these complementary records offer a time machine to reconstruct the lives and personal and business relationships of citizens during this turbulent time.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Researching Your Civil War Ancestors (with Dennis Northcott, Missouri History Museum)
Did your Civil War ancestor wear Union blue or Confederate gray? Or was your ancestor a civilian affected by the tumult of the war years? Missouri History Museum associate archivist Dennis Northcott will introduce you to the vast array of genealogical documents and publications that the war produced.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
View the 2011 calendar of genealogy lectures and workshops (PDF).
Marie Concannon will give strategies for researchers who would like to search Federal Depository Library Program collections for clues about their ancestors.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:30 am
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Preserving Family Documents
Do you have old family photographs, letters, diaries, or other precious items that you would like to preserve? Our Missouri History Museum experts will provide tips on how to preserve these family treasures for future generations.
When: Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:00 am
Where: Library and Research Center (225 S. Skinker, across from Forest Park)
How much: $10 per person; $5 for Missouri History Museum members
Reservations: Reservations are required; call 314-746-4510 (maximum of 15 participants)
The Civil War and the Home Front in St. Louis Court Records (with Mike Everman, Missouri State Archives-St. Louis)
Since 1999, the Missouri State Archives has worked to make accessible on microfilm and online the records of the St. Louis Circuit Court. Recent work covering 1861-1865offers the civil and criminal court records as well as an index of the parallel records of the Union provost marshal when the area was under martial law. Examples from these complementary records offer a time machine to reconstruct the lives and personal and business relationships of citizens during this turbulent time.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
Researching Your Civil War Ancestors (with Dennis Northcott, Missouri History Museum)
Did your Civil War ancestor wear Union blue or Confederate gray? Or was your ancestor a civilian affected by the tumult of the war years? Missouri History Museum associate archivist Dennis Northcott will introduce you to the vast array of genealogical documents and publications that the war produced.
When: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where: Missouri History Museum in Forest Park
How much: Free; reservations are not required.
View the 2011 calendar of genealogy lectures and workshops (PDF).
UPCOMING CLASSES AT ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Here's the latest list of upcoming programs we’ll be offering at various metro-area locations. All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.
Tues, Oct 18, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM—Over There: Researching World War I Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors who served during World War I. Hayner Public Library, 401 State Street, Alton, IL 62002. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.
Thurs, Oct 20, 10 AM-Noon— The Second War of American Independence: Researching War of 1812 Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about War of 1812 ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Tues, Oct 25, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM—Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors available via ALPL (located in Springfield, IL). Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Pre-registration recom-mended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Nov 19, 10 AM-Noon--Squeezing Your Sources: Extracting All the Info You Can From Civil War Service and Pension Records. Join us as Tom Pearson describes ways to extract all the info that you possibly can from compiled military service records and pension records. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Dec 17, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-2900
9am - 9pm Monday-Thursday
9am - 6pm Friday and Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday
Free parking is available on Buder Branch parking lot.
Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Tues, Oct 18, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM—Over There: Researching World War I Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors who served during World War I. Hayner Public Library, 401 State Street, Alton, IL 62002. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.
Thurs, Oct 20, 10 AM-Noon— The Second War of American Independence: Researching War of 1812 Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about War of 1812 ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Tues, Oct 25, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM—Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors available via ALPL (located in Springfield, IL). Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Pre-registration recom-mended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Nov 19, 10 AM-Noon--Squeezing Your Sources: Extracting All the Info You Can From Civil War Service and Pension Records. Join us as Tom Pearson describes ways to extract all the info that you possibly can from compiled military service records and pension records. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
Sat, Dec 17, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-2900
9am - 9pm Monday-Thursday
9am - 6pm Friday and Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday
Free parking is available on Buder Branch parking lot.
Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Monday, September 19, 2011
CREW LIST INDEX PROJECT
This website provides a number of free databases, including one searchable by name of vessel. That particular database includes every British ship registered from 1855 to the early 1950s:
LINK
NOTE: There is also an index to British vessels mentioned in books and periodicals.
LINK
NOTE: There is also an index to British vessels mentioned in books and periodicals.
PDF MASHER
Need to convert a PDF file to a file suitable for an ebook reader? PDF Masher gets the job done—for free:
LINK
LINK
MLA CONFERENCE 2011: ENVISIONING TOMORROW
GENE-SIG is acting this year as primary sponsor for three programs at MLA Conference 2011 (theme: Envisioning Tomorrow) in Kansas City, Missouri:
1. Uncovering Hidden Communities: Approaches to LGBT Archives in Missouri and Kansas-- Stuart Hinds; Tami Albin; and Anne M. Baker. Friday (7 October 2011), 12-12:45 pm, Salon F.
2. The Revised Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative-- Haiying Qian; Yunhui Lu; and Dr. Tom Kochtanek. Thursday (6 October 2011), 10-10:45 am, Salon D.
3. Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Solders and Organizations-- Tom Pearson. Thursday (6 October 2011), 2-2:45 pm, Salon E.
We are also a secondary sponsor of an additional presentation:
4. Promoting Diversity and Literacy, African American Read-In Programs in Missouri Libraries-- Grace Jackson-Brown. Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon D.
GENE-SIG Vice-Chair Erika Van Vranken is providing the following Table Talk:
Community-Built Digital Libraries-- Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon F.
GENE-SIG Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday morning (6 October 2011), 8:15-8:45 am, location To Be Determined.
Tom Pearson, Chair
MLA GENE-SIG
1. Uncovering Hidden Communities: Approaches to LGBT Archives in Missouri and Kansas-- Stuart Hinds; Tami Albin; and Anne M. Baker. Friday (7 October 2011), 12-12:45 pm, Salon F.
2. The Revised Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative-- Haiying Qian; Yunhui Lu; and Dr. Tom Kochtanek. Thursday (6 October 2011), 10-10:45 am, Salon D.
3. Stand by Your State: Researching Missouri Civil War Militia Solders and Organizations-- Tom Pearson. Thursday (6 October 2011), 2-2:45 pm, Salon E.
We are also a secondary sponsor of an additional presentation:
4. Promoting Diversity and Literacy, African American Read-In Programs in Missouri Libraries-- Grace Jackson-Brown. Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon D.
GENE-SIG Vice-Chair Erika Van Vranken is providing the following Table Talk:
Community-Built Digital Libraries-- Thursday (6 October 2011), 1-1:45 pm, Salon F.
GENE-SIG Annual Meeting takes place on Thursday morning (6 October 2011), 8:15-8:45 am, location To Be Determined.
Tom Pearson, Chair
MLA GENE-SIG
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
MoSGA CONFERENCE 2011
Couldn't make it to the Missouri State Genealogical Association Conference in Columbia on August 5-6? Here are some photos from the Awards Banquet:
LINK
LINK
ANIMATED GUIDES
These clever guides serve as intros to various services provided by the National Archives (UK):
LINK
AUSTRALIANS ANSWER AN IMPORTANT QUESTION
Do you want your census info available to others in the future? Australians have to answer that question:
LINK
Friday, July 08, 2011
A SILVER LINING ISN”T THE ONLY THING IT HAS…
Are you (or is your library) using a cloud storage service for some of your files? Maybe you should actually read the TOS (Terms of Service). Some cloud services claim a right to use your files (without compensation to you) in whatever manner they deem “necessary”:
LINK
NOTE: You can still store some stuff in the cloud regardless of a site’s TOS—but I would carefully read their TOS before storing the novel, screenplay, video, or Top 40 song you’re working on there…
LINK
NOTE: You can still store some stuff in the cloud regardless of a site’s TOS—but I would carefully read their TOS before storing the novel, screenplay, video, or Top 40 song you’re working on there…
GARAGE SALE MYSTERY BOX
Did a box bought at a garage sale help solve a Kansas Civil War mystery? You bet it did:
LINK
NOTE: This story also suggests that, before selling a box of “junk” for a buck or two, you should probably give the box a quick once-over to be sure that you’re not selling something priceless (I doubt if most librarians actually needed this advice)…
LINK
NOTE: This story also suggests that, before selling a box of “junk” for a buck or two, you should probably give the box a quick once-over to be sure that you’re not selling something priceless (I doubt if most librarians actually needed this advice)…
RESEARCH BETWEEN THE LINES
That’s what the Ozarks Genealogical Society is calling its annual conference this year. Headliner is Barbara Vines Little. Her topics include:
Granny Possum’s Pointers
Working the Land: Using Land Records to Solve Research Problems
Finding a Needle in a Haystack: Working with Manuscript Collections
Backtracking Your Ancestor: a Methodology That Works
Talks by supporting speakers:
Beginning Genealogy: Strategies for Success
Long-Distance Genealogy
Preserving & Caring for Family Papers
Using National Park Museum Collections
Dates: September 23-24, 2011
Place: Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804
Registration: Full Conference--$40 members; $45 non-members (add $50 if registering after 9-9-2011).
Friday Only: $20.
Full registration includes all sessions, Saturday lunch, admittance to Vendor Showcase, and conference sourcebook.
Register online (pay via PayPal)
Vendor Table Inquiries: 417-429-2151
Link to Clarion Hotel
Questions? Contact them here.
Granny Possum’s Pointers
Working the Land: Using Land Records to Solve Research Problems
Finding a Needle in a Haystack: Working with Manuscript Collections
Backtracking Your Ancestor: a Methodology That Works
Talks by supporting speakers:
Beginning Genealogy: Strategies for Success
Long-Distance Genealogy
Preserving & Caring for Family Papers
Using National Park Museum Collections
Dates: September 23-24, 2011
Place: Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804
Registration: Full Conference--$40 members; $45 non-members (add $50 if registering after 9-9-2011).
Friday Only: $20.
Full registration includes all sessions, Saturday lunch, admittance to Vendor Showcase, and conference sourcebook.
Register online (pay via PayPal)
Vendor Table Inquiries: 417-429-2151
Link to Clarion Hotel
Questions? Contact them here.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
GENEALOGY BLOG FINDER
Looking for blogs of interest? Whatever surname/locality/other genealogical topic you’re searching for, there seems to be at least one blog of interest:
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CAMPAIGN FOR WILSON’S CREEK
This reviewer thinks a new book about the Wilson’s Creek campaign in southwest Missouri is the best history of the campaign ever:
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GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE BLOGGER
Ready to start a blog for your society, library, church, or yourself? Google makes it easy to get up and running (and it won’t cost you a dime):
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
LOST TREASURES
Has the glut of TV reality shows about antiques acquisition, storage locker looting, and pawn shop pandemonium prepared your patrons to start looking for some treasure of their own? Here’s a guide to finding various lost treasures (some Missouri listings):
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HEAD NOT IN THE CLOUDS?
Still don’t "get" cloud computing? Here’s a fairly non-technical explanation of the Amazon and Apple cloud storage options, and the advantages and disadvantages of each:
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Friday, June 10, 2011
THE 26th MARINE CORPS REGIMENT AT IWO JIMA
An analysis of the daily strength and daily casualties incurred by this USMC regiment during the Iwo Jima campaign:
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CONCEPTIONS OF DISABILITY AFTER THE CIVIL WAR
The Civil War killed more than 600,000 Americans, and left many hundreds of thousands more with permanent disabilities. This site provides free access (in WORD or PDF format) to seven articles on disabled Civil War vets and the pensions received by these vets and their widows:
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Tuesday, June 07, 2011
AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Learn about the variety of Missouri History Museum resources to help you research your St. Louis African American ancestors. Dennis Northcott, a trained archivist and knowledgeable genealogist, will lead the class at the Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center.
When: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30 am
Where: Library and Research Center (225 South Skinker, across from Forest Park)
How much: $10 per person; $5 for Missouri History Museum members
Reservations: To reserve a spot in this workshop, please call (314) 746-4510.
Missouri History Museum Events Calendar
When: Saturday, June 25, 2011, 9:30 am
Where: Library and Research Center (225 South Skinker, across from Forest Park)
How much: $10 per person; $5 for Missouri History Museum members
Reservations: To reserve a spot in this workshop, please call (314) 746-4510.
Missouri History Museum Events Calendar
CYNDI'S LIST LAUNCHES UPGRADED WEB SITE
For Immediate Release
A major upgrade to celebrate 15 years of service
EDGEWOOD, WASHINGTON (June 6, 2011) – Cyndi's List is proud to announce a newly upgraded web site. With improved navigation, a custom database, and a custom administrative interface, the upgrade means that everything will be quicker and easier for both visitors and for the site's owner and administrator, Cyndi Ingle Howells. The upgrade has been done by fusionSpan of Maryland. Their staff worked closely with Cyndi to make improvements and to implement new technology and new ideas designed specifically for Cyndi’s List and for the genealogical community.
Cyndi’s List website
Part of the upgrade was made possible by donations from generous users of Cyndi’s List. To date, 20% of what was accomplished in the project was thanks to them. Donors have been listed on the web site.
What's New with the Upgrade:
--The front page of the Cyndi's List site has a rolling genealogy news feed and a link to The Cyndi’s List Daily, a daily dose of family history news as tagged in Twitter and Facebook. Start each day with the front page of Cyndi's List and read the current genealogy news stories.
--The links are now contained within a database and pages will be dynamically loaded on each visit.
--The custom database and administration interface means that maintaining the link list will be much easier for Cyndi, which ultimately benefits the user with faster and more frequent updates.
--The new interface means that the backlog of uncategorized links can be processed much faster. The goal is to get the entire backlog done by the end of this year.
--New links will be reviewed, approved, and categorized within 24-72 hours after submission by visitors.
--Updates made to Cyndi's List will be immediately available to the public.
--Previous to the upgrade, the "What's New" page and mailing list post contained only new links submitted by visitors. The new "What's New" page and e-mail will contain those, as well as links added to the site during the day by Cyndi, *and* existing links that have been updated throughout the site (new addresses, updated descriptions, etc.).
--Across the site links have been labeled with graphics as "new" or "updated" when appropriate. With the upgrade these will now be text-based notations (easily spotted in green), which means that you can search on a page for "new" or "updated" with the Edit>Find function in your web browser.
--Now sub-categories within a category heading each have their own page. And each page displays 20 links, with pagination in place to go to the next page and so on. This means there will be a lot less scrolling through long pages as in the past. Shorter pages mean faster load time in the browser as well.
--Intuitive navigation at the top of the category makes it easy to find your way to previous category headings.
--The number of links within each category/sub-category is displayed at the top right on each page.
--Each of the U.S. counties (more than 3,100) now has a designated page of its own.
--URLs (addresses) for the pages have changed so bookmarks, favorites, and links to Cyndi's List will need to be updated.
--Opportunities to shop, support, or donate are highlighted on each page.
What Has Stayed the Same?
--The category and sub-category names are all the same.
--Related Categories are highlighted at the top right on each category.
--The layout and format of the links are the same.
--The policies, procedures, and disclaimers for maintaining the link list are the same.
--The Cyndi's List Mailing List will still distribute a daily What's New e-mail and a daily Link Activity e-mail. However, the What’s New e-mail will contain information about all new and updated links.
--You can still follow Cyndi's List on Facebook and Twitter.
--The purpose and intent of Cyndi's List is to be a free jumping-off point for your daily genealogical research.
--Cyndi’s List remains free for everyone to use just as it has for the past 15 years.
--This is still just a one-woman show!
About CyndisList.com
CyndisList.com is the world's largest one-woman family history resource, with more than 300,000 categorized links for genealogical research. For more than 15 years Cyndi's List has helped hundreds of thousands of people with their online journey to trace their family history. The site averages 275,000 unique visitors and 5,000,000 page hits every month. Cyndi's List has won numerous awards and consistently remains one of the top genealogical portals for beginners, intermediate, and veteran researchers.
Cyndi’s List website
A major upgrade to celebrate 15 years of service
EDGEWOOD, WASHINGTON (June 6, 2011) – Cyndi's List is proud to announce a newly upgraded web site. With improved navigation, a custom database, and a custom administrative interface, the upgrade means that everything will be quicker and easier for both visitors and for the site's owner and administrator, Cyndi Ingle Howells. The upgrade has been done by fusionSpan of Maryland. Their staff worked closely with Cyndi to make improvements and to implement new technology and new ideas designed specifically for Cyndi’s List and for the genealogical community.
Cyndi’s List website
Part of the upgrade was made possible by donations from generous users of Cyndi’s List. To date, 20% of what was accomplished in the project was thanks to them. Donors have been listed on the web site.
What's New with the Upgrade:
--The front page of the Cyndi's List site has a rolling genealogy news feed and a link to The Cyndi’s List Daily, a daily dose of family history news as tagged in Twitter and Facebook. Start each day with the front page of Cyndi's List and read the current genealogy news stories.
--The links are now contained within a database and pages will be dynamically loaded on each visit.
--The custom database and administration interface means that maintaining the link list will be much easier for Cyndi, which ultimately benefits the user with faster and more frequent updates.
--The new interface means that the backlog of uncategorized links can be processed much faster. The goal is to get the entire backlog done by the end of this year.
--New links will be reviewed, approved, and categorized within 24-72 hours after submission by visitors.
--Updates made to Cyndi's List will be immediately available to the public.
--Previous to the upgrade, the "What's New" page and mailing list post contained only new links submitted by visitors. The new "What's New" page and e-mail will contain those, as well as links added to the site during the day by Cyndi, *and* existing links that have been updated throughout the site (new addresses, updated descriptions, etc.).
--Across the site links have been labeled with graphics as "new" or "updated" when appropriate. With the upgrade these will now be text-based notations (easily spotted in green), which means that you can search on a page for "new" or "updated" with the Edit>Find function in your web browser.
--Now sub-categories within a category heading each have their own page. And each page displays 20 links, with pagination in place to go to the next page and so on. This means there will be a lot less scrolling through long pages as in the past. Shorter pages mean faster load time in the browser as well.
--Intuitive navigation at the top of the category makes it easy to find your way to previous category headings.
--The number of links within each category/sub-category is displayed at the top right on each page.
--Each of the U.S. counties (more than 3,100) now has a designated page of its own.
--URLs (addresses) for the pages have changed so bookmarks, favorites, and links to Cyndi's List will need to be updated.
--Opportunities to shop, support, or donate are highlighted on each page.
What Has Stayed the Same?
--The category and sub-category names are all the same.
--Related Categories are highlighted at the top right on each category.
--The layout and format of the links are the same.
--The policies, procedures, and disclaimers for maintaining the link list are the same.
--The Cyndi's List Mailing List will still distribute a daily What's New e-mail and a daily Link Activity e-mail. However, the What’s New e-mail will contain information about all new and updated links.
--You can still follow Cyndi's List on Facebook and Twitter.
--The purpose and intent of Cyndi's List is to be a free jumping-off point for your daily genealogical research.
--Cyndi’s List remains free for everyone to use just as it has for the past 15 years.
--This is still just a one-woman show!
About CyndisList.com
CyndisList.com is the world's largest one-woman family history resource, with more than 300,000 categorized links for genealogical research. For more than 15 years Cyndi's List has helped hundreds of thousands of people with their online journey to trace their family history. The site averages 275,000 unique visitors and 5,000,000 page hits every month. Cyndi's List has won numerous awards and consistently remains one of the top genealogical portals for beginners, intermediate, and veteran researchers.
Cyndi’s List website
GENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY INDEX UPDATE
The following sources have recently been added to the Missouri History Museum’s Genealogy and Local History Index:
http://genealogy.mohistory.org/
1. Fifty Successful Years, 1858-1908 (history of the A. Moll Grocer Company)
2. Christmas greeting card of Commercial Letter, Inc. (St. Louis, Mo.), 1958
3. Regatta of the Central States Amateur Rowing Association booklet, 1924
4. Group photograph of the Geo. Diel & Bro. amateur baseball team, 1892
http://genealogy.mohistory.org/
1. Fifty Successful Years, 1858-1908 (history of the A. Moll Grocer Company)
2. Christmas greeting card of Commercial Letter, Inc. (St. Louis, Mo.), 1958
3. Regatta of the Central States Amateur Rowing Association booklet, 1924
4. Group photograph of the Geo. Diel & Bro. amateur baseball team, 1892
Monday, June 06, 2011
CITY DIRECTORIES, A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR TRACKING OUR ANCESTORS
Dennis Northcott will be giving a presentation on city directories at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Genealogical Society.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Where: Auditorium at St. Louis County Library Headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.--across the street from Frontenac Plaza)
How much: The lecture is free and open to the public.
StLGS website
When: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 7:00 pm
Where: Auditorium at St. Louis County Library Headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.--across the street from Frontenac Plaza)
How much: The lecture is free and open to the public.
StLGS website
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY OBITUARY INDEX
The St. Louis Public Library's Obituary Index includes references to death notices, obituaries, and burial permits in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for the following years-- 1880-1930, 1942-1945, 1960-1966, and 1992-2009:
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Library employee Keith Zimmer continues to index death notices from the Post-Dispatch. He has indexed the years 1967-1971, but these indexes have not yet been posted on the website. If you're looking for a death in this period, contact Keith for a look-up.
And if you've found some ancestors in this obituary index, you may want to send Keith a thank you for the countless hours he's devoted to compiling this index.
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Library employee Keith Zimmer continues to index death notices from the Post-Dispatch. He has indexed the years 1967-1971, but these indexes have not yet been posted on the website. If you're looking for a death in this period, contact Keith for a look-up.
And if you've found some ancestors in this obituary index, you may want to send Keith a thank you for the countless hours he's devoted to compiling this index.
Friday, May 20, 2011
TAKING THE PLUNGE
OK—-I’ve finally taken the plunge and acquired a Kindle. This is a very big deal for me, since I’m a librarian and really love the printed word and the feel of real books. That said—-I love my Kindle!
What’s a Kindle? As most of you already know, it’s an ebook reader produced by Amazon.com. I bought one called the Kindle with Special Offers.
Kindle with Special Offers
Special Offers refers to sponsored screensavers that are resident on this Kindle. You save $25 if you agree to this special deal. I read a review of this Kindle in which the author noted how much he actually likes the sponsored screensavers, and I must agree: they’re really very attractive and quite appropriate for an eReader:
Review of Kindle with Special Offers
My Kindle has built-in WiFi that theoretically should allow me to download ebooks directly from Amazon.com. So far, I haven’t been able to connect to Amazon.com. You might think that’s a big problem, but no, it’s not.
I earlier downloaded the Kindle for PC application that Amazon.com offers for free on its website:
Kindle for PC
Kindle for PC installs on your desktop or laptop. I have not had any trouble downloading ebooks from Amazon.com and other sources into my Kindle for PC. I also have discovered that it’s a simple matter to transfer ebooks via a mini-USB cable (furnished with my Kindle with Special Offers) from Kindle for PC to my Kindle handheld device.
I bought my handheld Kindle mainly because there are some classic works of literature and other public domain titles that I’ve been meaning to read, not because I have plans to sit in cyber cafes and download ebooks onto my handheld Kindle. Therefore, I don't mind acquiring ebooks via Kindle for PC and then downloading them to my Kindle handheld. Sure, I’ll work out the WiFi problem eventually, but I’m in no hurry to do so (although if you know an easy way to solve my WiFi dilemma, let me know).
Now, because I’m acquiring mainly classics of literature and other public domain books for my handheld, I haven’t actually bought an ebook as yet: they’ve all been free. You can easily access thousands on free ebooks via the Amazon.com website, but you can also find thousands of free Kindle titles (some illustrated) at Project Gutenberg:
Free Ebooks for Amazon.com Kindle
Another great source of free ebooks:
391 Places for Free Ebooks Online
I've been acquiring books by H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, L. Frank Baum, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and some other authors that I read extensively as a child (because my local public library had numerous titles by each of those authors).
The bottom line on my handheld Kindle:
1. the display is as good as they claim—-bright and easy to read, even in varying light sources.
2. controls are really use to learn and use.
3. easy to increase/decrease font size.
4. holding handheld actually easier than holding a paperback.
5. my handheld can hold thousands of ebooks.
Disclaimer: Amazon.com is not paying me a single dime for this plug, although I would not turn down a gift certificate or free deluxe case for my Kindle…
What’s a Kindle? As most of you already know, it’s an ebook reader produced by Amazon.com. I bought one called the Kindle with Special Offers.
Kindle with Special Offers
Special Offers refers to sponsored screensavers that are resident on this Kindle. You save $25 if you agree to this special deal. I read a review of this Kindle in which the author noted how much he actually likes the sponsored screensavers, and I must agree: they’re really very attractive and quite appropriate for an eReader:
Review of Kindle with Special Offers
My Kindle has built-in WiFi that theoretically should allow me to download ebooks directly from Amazon.com. So far, I haven’t been able to connect to Amazon.com. You might think that’s a big problem, but no, it’s not.
I earlier downloaded the Kindle for PC application that Amazon.com offers for free on its website:
Kindle for PC
Kindle for PC installs on your desktop or laptop. I have not had any trouble downloading ebooks from Amazon.com and other sources into my Kindle for PC. I also have discovered that it’s a simple matter to transfer ebooks via a mini-USB cable (furnished with my Kindle with Special Offers) from Kindle for PC to my Kindle handheld device.
I bought my handheld Kindle mainly because there are some classic works of literature and other public domain titles that I’ve been meaning to read, not because I have plans to sit in cyber cafes and download ebooks onto my handheld Kindle. Therefore, I don't mind acquiring ebooks via Kindle for PC and then downloading them to my Kindle handheld. Sure, I’ll work out the WiFi problem eventually, but I’m in no hurry to do so (although if you know an easy way to solve my WiFi dilemma, let me know).
Now, because I’m acquiring mainly classics of literature and other public domain books for my handheld, I haven’t actually bought an ebook as yet: they’ve all been free. You can easily access thousands on free ebooks via the Amazon.com website, but you can also find thousands of free Kindle titles (some illustrated) at Project Gutenberg:
Free Ebooks for Amazon.com Kindle
Another great source of free ebooks:
391 Places for Free Ebooks Online
I've been acquiring books by H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, L. Frank Baum, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and some other authors that I read extensively as a child (because my local public library had numerous titles by each of those authors).
The bottom line on my handheld Kindle:
1. the display is as good as they claim—-bright and easy to read, even in varying light sources.
2. controls are really use to learn and use.
3. easy to increase/decrease font size.
4. holding handheld actually easier than holding a paperback.
5. my handheld can hold thousands of ebooks.
Disclaimer: Amazon.com is not paying me a single dime for this plug, although I would not turn down a gift certificate or free deluxe case for my Kindle…
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
SCANNING SANS SCANNER
You're a librarian, of course, but you are also most likely a genealogist, too . While playing that genealogist role, you probably spend lots of time in archives and courthouses. You want to copy relevant documents you locate, of course, but it’s a hassle dragging a flatbed scanner here, there, and everywhere. What to do? If the repository allows cameras, or you have a quality cell phone camera with the right apps added, you can make your copies that way:
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CHROMEBOOK IS HERE!
What’s a Chromebook? Why, it’s only Google’s attempt to completely change the way we acquire and use computers. Could a Chromebook possibly be a good option for you/your library? In the very near future, probably not. Six months to a year from now—-maybe so…
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LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE TO THE CENSUS
Not the population schedules we all know and love, certainly, but sometimes statistics are what the patron really wants!
LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE TO THE CENSUS
Place: Missouri Southern State University – Joplin
Date & Time: June 16, 1 pm-4 pm
The "Librarian's Guide to the Census" workshop will focus on the data that is on the www.Census.gov website and how to retrieve it.
The major tools that it will include are: the new American FactFinder website to access 2010 Redistricting data (and if Summary File 1 is released this summer before your workshop I will include it also); the old American FactFinder website to access data from the American Community Survey and the Annual Population Estimates program.
We will examine many of the tools on the Census homepage, including:
· Population projections
· The subject one-stop shops of: Housing, Income, Poverty, Health Insurance, International (I usually include this if presenting at a college or university)
· The homepage tools of (from left to right on the homepage): Catalog, Publications, Maps, [press] Releases, Minority Links, Statistical Abstract [which will have no further entries after the 2010 edition] Population Finder, Find an Area Profile with Quickfacts, Economic Indicators
We will examine some of the tools on the Census homepage in the A - Z files, including these:
· County Business Patterns/MSA-msa Business Patterns/Zip Code Business Patterns
· Service Annual Survey
· USA Counties
· Citizenship and Foreign-Born Data
· Current Industrial Reports
· Daytime Population
· Journey to Work and Place of Work
We will briefly look at some of the features on these State Data Center websites:
· Missouri State Data Center
· OK State Data Center.
Over and above learning how to access and retrieve (but not use) the data, I will include such additional considerations as:
· What levels of service should/could you provide? When to contact your State Data Center?
· What will be published from the 2010 Census in paper or CD formats?
· How do you handle book-marking, saving queries, and the fact that the website will time-out on you after 15 minutes of non-activity?
The workshop will not focus on Census concepts and Census and survey methodology. These topics will only briefly be mentioned. Nor will it focus on how to work with Census data after a customer has retrieved it, or how to examine methods of working with Census data in Excel.
More info? Contact Steve Beleu for more information!
May the Census be with you!
LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE TO THE CENSUS
Place: Missouri Southern State University – Joplin
Date & Time: June 16, 1 pm-4 pm
The "Librarian's Guide to the Census" workshop will focus on the data that is on the www.Census.gov website and how to retrieve it.
The major tools that it will include are: the new American FactFinder website to access 2010 Redistricting data (and if Summary File 1 is released this summer before your workshop I will include it also); the old American FactFinder website to access data from the American Community Survey and the Annual Population Estimates program.
We will examine many of the tools on the Census homepage, including:
· Population projections
· The subject one-stop shops of: Housing, Income, Poverty, Health Insurance, International (I usually include this if presenting at a college or university)
· The homepage tools of (from left to right on the homepage): Catalog, Publications, Maps, [press] Releases, Minority Links, Statistical Abstract [which will have no further entries after the 2010 edition] Population Finder, Find an Area Profile with Quickfacts, Economic Indicators
We will examine some of the tools on the Census homepage in the A - Z files, including these:
· County Business Patterns/MSA-msa Business Patterns/Zip Code Business Patterns
· Service Annual Survey
· USA Counties
· Citizenship and Foreign-Born Data
· Current Industrial Reports
· Daytime Population
· Journey to Work and Place of Work
We will briefly look at some of the features on these State Data Center websites:
· Missouri State Data Center
· OK State Data Center.
Over and above learning how to access and retrieve (but not use) the data, I will include such additional considerations as:
· What levels of service should/could you provide? When to contact your State Data Center?
· What will be published from the 2010 Census in paper or CD formats?
· How do you handle book-marking, saving queries, and the fact that the website will time-out on you after 15 minutes of non-activity?
The workshop will not focus on Census concepts and Census and survey methodology. These topics will only briefly be mentioned. Nor will it focus on how to work with Census data after a customer has retrieved it, or how to examine methods of working with Census data in Excel.
More info? Contact Steve Beleu for more information!
May the Census be with you!
Monday, May 16, 2011
FGS EVENTS CALENDAR
You can post your genealogy society’s event here for free (must be an all-day or multi-day event):
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THOUGHTBOX
Need to organize your thoughts, whether you’re managing people or an event, brainstorming ideas, keeping track of honey-dos, or just keeping an online journal? This free online app can help you get organized:
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HOW ST. LOUIS WAS WON
Thursday, May 12, 2011
HOLOCAUST INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
This portal page serves as a navigational hub directing users to the search interface for finding aids and records available from each participating institution. The records are arranged and described according to each institution's policies and procedures. The descriptions are therefore in the national language of each institution (some are in English):
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
There's rumor going around that compiled military service records and pension records now stored at the National Archives in Washington, DC may be moved to the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis in 2012. Various genealogy blogs are sounding the alarm about the "possible loss" of these records, but Missouri genealogists (and genealogy librarians) should welcome this potential development:
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FGS CONFERENCE 2011 OPENING SESSION
FGS is proud to pleased to have procured David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States as its keynote speaker for Thursday's opening session. Mr. Ferriero, an accomplished and recognized leader in the field of information science, will discuss the role of the National Archives and Records Administration in serving genealogists and genealogical societies. As a key player in the nation's quest to archive and preserve its records, Mr. Ferriero promises to deliver a new and exciting session full of information for attendees.
In addition to being one of the world's leading experts on libraries and archival, Mr. Ferriero is a native of Massachusetts, where he graduated from Northeastern University and Simmons College. He also served in the Vietnam War, as a Navy hospital corpsman assigned to a Marine unit in Danang, Vietnam, and on a hospital ship, the USS Sanctuary.
Other exciting activities during the opening session includes the 2011 FGS Awards Presentation Ceremony, an update on Preserve the Pensions, and a preview of the 2012 FGS Conference.
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In addition to being one of the world's leading experts on libraries and archival, Mr. Ferriero is a native of Massachusetts, where he graduated from Northeastern University and Simmons College. He also served in the Vietnam War, as a Navy hospital corpsman assigned to a Marine unit in Danang, Vietnam, and on a hospital ship, the USS Sanctuary.
Other exciting activities during the opening session includes the 2011 FGS Awards Presentation Ceremony, an update on Preserve the Pensions, and a preview of the 2012 FGS Conference.
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CEDAR AND VERNON COUNTY (MO) GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
They’ve changed their name (used to be Tri-County Genealogical Society), but they’re still producing a very nice newsletter:
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Note: They’ve also changed their e-mail address:
Cedar.VernonCoMO@centurytel.net.
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Note: They’ve also changed their e-mail address:
Cedar.VernonCoMO@centurytel.net.
WILSON'S CREEK LIBRARY UPDATE
MOBIUS is pleased to announce the addition of the library collection from the John K. and Ruth Hulston Civil War Research Library at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield to the MOBIUS Union Catalog.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is located in Southwest Missouri in Republic, MO and is the site of the first major Civil War Battle fought west of the Mississippi River. This year marks the 150th anniversary of that battle (10 August 1861).
According to the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield website, the Civil War Research Library offers these collections and services.
Holdings: The John K. and Ruth Hulston Civil War Research Library was founded in 1985. A new library building was dedicated in April 2003. The core of the library collection was donated by Springfield attorney John K. Hulston and his wife Ruth. Currently the library contains approximately 6,500 volumes concentrating on the Civil War period and the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi Theater.
Public Use: All of the library's volumes are non-circulating, but are available for use by serious scholars.
Reference Services: Staff members are able to perform limited research for patrons by regular mail, e-mail, telephone or in person. Extensive research on a particular topic should be done in person.
Genealogy: The library owns microfilm copies of the National Archives Compiled Service Records for all Union and Confederate soldiers from Missouri, those from other states who fought at Wilson's Creek, and some additional soldiers. Copies can be requested free of charge from the Hulston Library or ordered for a fee from the National Archives. Forms to obtain copies of National Archives records are available at the Hulston Library, or National Archives forms can be downloaded and records ordered on-line by clicking here.
The library also has published rosters giving basic information on all Civil War soldiers, and will search for particular names on request.
Regimental Histories: The library contains many histories of individual Civil War regiments, especially Union units. In addition, many Northern state adjutant general's reports and other regimental materials are available. Limited information is available on Southern units.
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System and other Internet databases: Those seeking ancestors via the Internet should also consult the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, a database that contains brief service histories (name, rank and unit) for most Civil War soldiers. To go to the CWSSS, click here. Those seeking information on Missouri soldiers should also consult the Missouri State Archives Soldier Database. To go to the State Archives database, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Hulston Library hours are currently Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m. The library is located next to the Visitor Center.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is located in Southwest Missouri in Republic, MO and is the site of the first major Civil War Battle fought west of the Mississippi River. This year marks the 150th anniversary of that battle (10 August 1861).
According to the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield website, the Civil War Research Library offers these collections and services.
Holdings: The John K. and Ruth Hulston Civil War Research Library was founded in 1985. A new library building was dedicated in April 2003. The core of the library collection was donated by Springfield attorney John K. Hulston and his wife Ruth. Currently the library contains approximately 6,500 volumes concentrating on the Civil War period and the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi Theater.
Public Use: All of the library's volumes are non-circulating, but are available for use by serious scholars.
Reference Services: Staff members are able to perform limited research for patrons by regular mail, e-mail, telephone or in person. Extensive research on a particular topic should be done in person.
Genealogy: The library owns microfilm copies of the National Archives Compiled Service Records for all Union and Confederate soldiers from Missouri, those from other states who fought at Wilson's Creek, and some additional soldiers. Copies can be requested free of charge from the Hulston Library or ordered for a fee from the National Archives. Forms to obtain copies of National Archives records are available at the Hulston Library, or National Archives forms can be downloaded and records ordered on-line by clicking here.
The library also has published rosters giving basic information on all Civil War soldiers, and will search for particular names on request.
Regimental Histories: The library contains many histories of individual Civil War regiments, especially Union units. In addition, many Northern state adjutant general's reports and other regimental materials are available. Limited information is available on Southern units.
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System and other Internet databases: Those seeking ancestors via the Internet should also consult the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, a database that contains brief service histories (name, rank and unit) for most Civil War soldiers. To go to the CWSSS, click here. Those seeking information on Missouri soldiers should also consult the Missouri State Archives Soldier Database. To go to the State Archives database, click here.
PLEASE NOTE: Hulston Library hours are currently Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m. The library is located next to the Visitor Center.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
417 LIBRARIANS
Hello,
If you live in or near the (417) area code of southwest Missouri surrounding Springfield, we’d like to invite you to a casual lunch and lecture on Wednesday, May 11. During our lunch, Continuing Education Consultant Sharla Lair will be there to provide a quick overview of upcoming continuing education opportunities offered through the State Library. We'll meet from 12:00 p.m. to about 1:00 p.m. in the Frisco Room next to the Panera at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway in Springfield, (417) 865-1340. There are many surrounding places to pick up food and bring it to the Library Station, including an attached Panera Bread. As usual, it will be a Dutch treat.
All library enthusiasts are welcome, so please feel free to forward this information to anyone else you think might like to join us. Future events will be announced through various listservs, a private email group (contact me to join), and our Facebook group, 417 Librarians. At more than 115 fans, the Facebook group continues to grow.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact me.
Hope to see you soon!
Andrea Miller, Missouri State University
If you live in or near the (417) area code of southwest Missouri surrounding Springfield, we’d like to invite you to a casual lunch and lecture on Wednesday, May 11. During our lunch, Continuing Education Consultant Sharla Lair will be there to provide a quick overview of upcoming continuing education opportunities offered through the State Library. We'll meet from 12:00 p.m. to about 1:00 p.m. in the Frisco Room next to the Panera at the Library Station, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway in Springfield, (417) 865-1340. There are many surrounding places to pick up food and bring it to the Library Station, including an attached Panera Bread. As usual, it will be a Dutch treat.
All library enthusiasts are welcome, so please feel free to forward this information to anyone else you think might like to join us. Future events will be announced through various listservs, a private email group (contact me to join), and our Facebook group, 417 Librarians. At more than 115 fans, the Facebook group continues to grow.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact me.
Hope to see you soon!
Andrea Miller, Missouri State University
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
ENTER THE LEGACY FAMILY TREE FACEBOOK CONTEST!
For Immediate Release
May 2, 2011
Win a Netbook or a Special Legacy Family Tree Software/Webinar Bundle
May 2, 2011 – Surprise, AZ. Legacy Family Tree from Millennia Corporation announces a contest at its new Facebook page where contestants could win one of five special Legacy Family Tree software/webinar bundles and even a new netbook computer!
Contest Rules
Between May 2 and May 6, 2011, simply visit the new Legacy Family Tree page on Facebook and click the Like button. That’s it! And if you’ve already clicked the Like button, you’re already entered in the contest! By liking the Legacy Family Tree page, you’ll automatically be entered in the contest. Winners will be drawn on May 7, 2011 from all those Facebook visitors who have hit the Like button for the Legacy Family Tree page. Winners will be notified via email or Facebook on Monday, May 9, 2011 and must claim their prize no later than Friday, May 13, 2011.
Legacy Family Tree Expands Its Social Media Presence
You can now get the latest news about Legacy Family Tree software as well as its cutting-edge series of genealogy webinars, by following the Legacy Family Tree Facebook page. In addition, check out the Legacy Family Tree blog for additional news.
About Legacy Family Tree
“The most powerful and easy-to-use family tree software," Legacy Family Tree helps you find your ancestors, organize your research, and publish beautiful charts, and more. Take a tour of Legacy Family Tree here.
About Millennia Corporation
Founded in 1984, Millennia Corporation publishes the award-winning Legacy Family Tree genealogy software program, with headquarters in Surprise, Arizona. More information can be found here.
May 2, 2011
Win a Netbook or a Special Legacy Family Tree Software/Webinar Bundle
May 2, 2011 – Surprise, AZ. Legacy Family Tree from Millennia Corporation announces a contest at its new Facebook page where contestants could win one of five special Legacy Family Tree software/webinar bundles and even a new netbook computer!
Contest Rules
Between May 2 and May 6, 2011, simply visit the new Legacy Family Tree page on Facebook and click the Like button. That’s it! And if you’ve already clicked the Like button, you’re already entered in the contest! By liking the Legacy Family Tree page, you’ll automatically be entered in the contest. Winners will be drawn on May 7, 2011 from all those Facebook visitors who have hit the Like button for the Legacy Family Tree page. Winners will be notified via email or Facebook on Monday, May 9, 2011 and must claim their prize no later than Friday, May 13, 2011.
Legacy Family Tree Expands Its Social Media Presence
You can now get the latest news about Legacy Family Tree software as well as its cutting-edge series of genealogy webinars, by following the Legacy Family Tree Facebook page. In addition, check out the Legacy Family Tree blog for additional news.
About Legacy Family Tree
“The most powerful and easy-to-use family tree software," Legacy Family Tree helps you find your ancestors, organize your research, and publish beautiful charts, and more. Take a tour of Legacy Family Tree here.
About Millennia Corporation
Founded in 1984, Millennia Corporation publishes the award-winning Legacy Family Tree genealogy software program, with headquarters in Surprise, Arizona. More information can be found here.
ROSTER OF THE ILLINOIS GAR (1896)
This item has been digitized, and is available online and fully searchable at the Illinois Digital Archives:
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MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM UPDATE
The following sources have recently been added to the Genealogy and Local History Index.
1. Constitution and By-Laws of the Saint Louis Musical Art Association, Organized February 22nd, A.D. 1870
2. Annual Regatta of the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Assn., Creve Coeur Lake, July 25th and 26th, 1903
3. Annual Regatta of the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Assn., Creve Coeur Lake, July 29th and 30th, 1916
4. Katy Employe’s Magazine, 1917, 1946-1957 (published by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company)
Genealogy and Local History Index
1. Constitution and By-Laws of the Saint Louis Musical Art Association, Organized February 22nd, A.D. 1870
2. Annual Regatta of the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Assn., Creve Coeur Lake, July 25th and 26th, 1903
3. Annual Regatta of the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Assn., Creve Coeur Lake, July 29th and 30th, 1916
4. Katy Employe’s Magazine, 1917, 1946-1957 (published by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company)
Genealogy and Local History Index
Thursday, April 28, 2011
FREE KINDLING UPDATE!
Kindle Library Lending and OverDrive
Amazon and OverDrive announced the Kindle Library Lending program, which will enable Kindle customers to borrow and enjoy eBooks from our library, school, and college partners in the United States. The program is scheduled for launch later this year, and will significantly increase the value of the investment your library has made in OverDrive.
Many of you will receive inquiries about this new program, so here is a brief introduction to what can be expected when this launches:
· The Kindle Library Lending program will integrate into your existing OverDrive-powered 'Virtual Branch' website.
· Your existing collection of downloadable eBooks will be available to Kindle customers. As you add new eBooks to your collection, those titles will also be available for lending to Kindle and Kindle reading apps. Your library will NOT need to purchase any additional units or formats to have Kindle compatibility. This will work for your existing eBook titles.
· A user will be able to browse for titles on any desktop or mobile operating system, check out a title with a library card, and then select Kindle as the delivery destination. The borrowed title can then be enjoyed using any Kindle device and all of Amazon's free Kindle reading apps.
· The Kindle eBook titles borrowed from a library will carry the same rules and policies as all our other eBooks.
· The Kindle Library Lending program will support publishers' existing lending models.
· Your users' confidential information will be protected.
· The Kindle Library Lending program is only available for libraries, schools, and colleges in the United States.
We're excited that our library, school, and college partners will be able to provide Kindle customers with access to eBooks from their digital collections. We look forward to providing you with more information on the launch of the Kindle Library Lending program as it becomes available.
Amazon and OverDrive announced the Kindle Library Lending program, which will enable Kindle customers to borrow and enjoy eBooks from our library, school, and college partners in the United States. The program is scheduled for launch later this year, and will significantly increase the value of the investment your library has made in OverDrive.
Many of you will receive inquiries about this new program, so here is a brief introduction to what can be expected when this launches:
· The Kindle Library Lending program will integrate into your existing OverDrive-powered 'Virtual Branch' website.
· Your existing collection of downloadable eBooks will be available to Kindle customers. As you add new eBooks to your collection, those titles will also be available for lending to Kindle and Kindle reading apps. Your library will NOT need to purchase any additional units or formats to have Kindle compatibility. This will work for your existing eBook titles.
· A user will be able to browse for titles on any desktop or mobile operating system, check out a title with a library card, and then select Kindle as the delivery destination. The borrowed title can then be enjoyed using any Kindle device and all of Amazon's free Kindle reading apps.
· The Kindle eBook titles borrowed from a library will carry the same rules and policies as all our other eBooks.
· The Kindle Library Lending program will support publishers' existing lending models.
· Your users' confidential information will be protected.
· The Kindle Library Lending program is only available for libraries, schools, and colleges in the United States.
We're excited that our library, school, and college partners will be able to provide Kindle customers with access to eBooks from their digital collections. We look forward to providing you with more information on the launch of the Kindle Library Lending program as it becomes available.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
FGS ANNOUNCES MY SOCIETY RADIO SHOW
Press Release - Austin, TX - April 20, 2011
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the debut of My Society, the first Internet radio show dedicated solely to genealogy societies. Broadcast weekly each Saturday at 1:00 pm Central, My Society will host discussions of genealogy society topics with a variety of guests including well-known genealogists and genealogy community leaders. This unique media outlet can be accessed here.
Debut Episode of My Society with Special Guest Curt Witcher
On Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm Central, Curt Witcher, Senior Manager for Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library, will be the special guest on My Society hosted by FGS board member Thomas MacEntee. Witcher, who is also a former president of both FGS and the National Genealogical Society as well as the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society, will discuss moving genealogy societies into the 21st century.
Internet Radio and FGS
Each week, My Society will focus on a selected topic relevant to genealogy society management and the role societies play within the genealogy community. Future topics will discuss increasing membership, developing a social media and Internet presence, member services, and more. In addition, each episode of My Society will spotlight a member society of FGS and discuss their various programs and offerings. Using the Blog Talk Radio platform, listeners will not only be able to hear a live broadcast, but they will also be able to call in and speak with the show's host and guests to discuss their own genealogy societies.
George G. Morgan, FGS Vice President of Membership and veteran genealogy podcaster notes:
"FGS strives to provide information and value to its members and to the entire genealogical community. We recently announced the FGS series of webinars, beginning on April 30th. However, we are also significantly expanding our offerings in 2011 to include the launch of regularly scheduled, live FGS Radio broadcasts over the Internet. These program will feature leaders in the genealogical field, and genealogical and historical societies sharing their success stories and best practices. Listeners can call in with their questions and comments. The programs will be recorded and made available for free download at the FGS website. We are very excited and proud about this new offering and look forward to expanding communication in the genealogy community."
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the debut of My Society, the first Internet radio show dedicated solely to genealogy societies. Broadcast weekly each Saturday at 1:00 pm Central, My Society will host discussions of genealogy society topics with a variety of guests including well-known genealogists and genealogy community leaders. This unique media outlet can be accessed here.
Debut Episode of My Society with Special Guest Curt Witcher
On Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm Central, Curt Witcher, Senior Manager for Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library, will be the special guest on My Society hosted by FGS board member Thomas MacEntee. Witcher, who is also a former president of both FGS and the National Genealogical Society as well as the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society, will discuss moving genealogy societies into the 21st century.
Internet Radio and FGS
Each week, My Society will focus on a selected topic relevant to genealogy society management and the role societies play within the genealogy community. Future topics will discuss increasing membership, developing a social media and Internet presence, member services, and more. In addition, each episode of My Society will spotlight a member society of FGS and discuss their various programs and offerings. Using the Blog Talk Radio platform, listeners will not only be able to hear a live broadcast, but they will also be able to call in and speak with the show's host and guests to discuss their own genealogy societies.
George G. Morgan, FGS Vice President of Membership and veteran genealogy podcaster notes:
"FGS strives to provide information and value to its members and to the entire genealogical community. We recently announced the FGS series of webinars, beginning on April 30th. However, we are also significantly expanding our offerings in 2011 to include the launch of regularly scheduled, live FGS Radio broadcasts over the Internet. These program will feature leaders in the genealogical field, and genealogical and historical societies sharing their success stories and best practices. Listeners can call in with their questions and comments. The programs will be recorded and made available for free download at the FGS website. We are very excited and proud about this new offering and look forward to expanding communication in the genealogy community."
FREE KINDLING AT YOUR LIBRARY
"Customers will soon be able to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 local libraries to read on Kindles and the various free Kindle reading apps. Whispersyncing of notes, highlights and last page read will work for Kindle library books—and will transfer if you choose to buy the book after using the library copy."
Full press release here:
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Full press release here:
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KANSAS CITY REGIONAL CENSUS BUREAU NEWS
More Working Women Than Men Have College Degrees, Census Bureau Reports
Among the employed population 25 and older, 37 percent of women had attained a bachelor's degree or more as of 2010, compared with 35 percent of men, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In contrast, among all adults 25 and older, 29.6 percent of women and 30.3 percent of men had at least a bachelor's degree.
The data come from tabulations on Educational Attainment in the United States: 2010 and not only examine gender differences in attainment but also provide the most detailed information on years of school completed ever presented by the Census Bureau, showing for each level of attainment exactly how many years of education adults have.
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"The tabulations permit one to see not only the broad levels of educational attainment adults experienced, but also, for instance, if they did not receive a high school diploma, the specific level of schooling they did reach," said Sonia Collazo, a Census Bureau demographer.
In 2010, 36 percent of the nation's population 25 and older left school before obtaining a degree. This includes 15 percent of the population that didn't earn a regular high school diploma-— a group sometimes labeled "dropouts." Among this group were about 1 percent of the population who reached the 12th grade, 2 percent who reached the 11th grade but still did not graduate, and 2 percent who earned a GED.
Kansas City Region Upcoming Events
May 6 The Kansas City Community-Wide Information Network (CWIN)
May 13 Missouri Planners' Forum
May 25 Manhattan Library
Find out how to access Census data and how the data can be used in many beneficial ways including:
· the number of high school graduates in a particular city/county
· the population rate increase over the last ten years (or more) for a certain area
· the increase/decrease in the unemployment rate in an area
The Kansas City Region hosts data presentations and workshops throughout the region. For more information or to schedule a data presentation or workshop, call (913) 551-6711 or email at kc.pds@census.gov.
Connect to us on Facebook and find out about other upcoming data presentations, and workshop sessions in your area.
Computers for Learning Program (CFL)
The Computers for Learning (CFL) program allows schools and educational nonprofit organizations to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess.
In order to advocate and promote the reuse of computers, GSA is proud to sponsor the new re-engineered Computers for Learning (CFL) website:
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The CFL program assists federal agencies to meet the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 12999, "Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century". The EO directs agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to give highest preference to schools and nonprofit organizations, including community-based educational organizations, (schools and educational nonprofit organizations) with the transfer, through gift or donation, of computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs.
Eligibility
All Computers for Learning (CFL) participants must be located in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
For more information, visit the Computers for Learning Program website.
Other Kansas City Regional News
· 2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File
The institutionalized group quarters categories include correctional facilities for adults, juvenile facilities, nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities and other institutional facilities; while the noninstitutionalized group quarters categories include college/university student housing, military quarters and other noninstitutional facilities.
Data are shown for states, counties, census tracts and blocks. This early release will be useful to data users in the redistricting community who must follow state legislation regarding group quarters populations in redrawing boundaries.
2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File
· 2010 Census Demographic Profiles
These profiles provide more subject detail than the recently released 2010 Census redistricting data files. For example, they provide additional details about race and Hispanic subgroups, five-year age groups and subcategories for vacancies.
Also, these profiles offer new information from the 2010 Census, such as sex, household relationship, household type, group quarters population and housing tenure (whether a housing unit is owned or rented). The profiles will be released on a state-by-state basis for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The data will be available through American FactFinder for detailed levels of geography down to the place/functioning minor civil division-level, as well as for the nation, regions, divisions and other areas that cross state boundaries. (Scheduled for release in early May)
If you have questions or would like additional information, call the Kansas City Partnership and Data Services staff 913-551-6711.
Join us on Facebook
Become a Census fan. You can connect with other Census supporters and find out the latest Kansas City Region news, data release information and happenings.
Follow us on Twitter
Keep on top of everything census-related, including events, and the latest news. Be sure to check back frequently. There's a lot going on and you won't want to miss out on any of it.
Among the employed population 25 and older, 37 percent of women had attained a bachelor's degree or more as of 2010, compared with 35 percent of men, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In contrast, among all adults 25 and older, 29.6 percent of women and 30.3 percent of men had at least a bachelor's degree.
The data come from tabulations on Educational Attainment in the United States: 2010 and not only examine gender differences in attainment but also provide the most detailed information on years of school completed ever presented by the Census Bureau, showing for each level of attainment exactly how many years of education adults have.
LINK
"The tabulations permit one to see not only the broad levels of educational attainment adults experienced, but also, for instance, if they did not receive a high school diploma, the specific level of schooling they did reach," said Sonia Collazo, a Census Bureau demographer.
In 2010, 36 percent of the nation's population 25 and older left school before obtaining a degree. This includes 15 percent of the population that didn't earn a regular high school diploma-— a group sometimes labeled "dropouts." Among this group were about 1 percent of the population who reached the 12th grade, 2 percent who reached the 11th grade but still did not graduate, and 2 percent who earned a GED.
Kansas City Region Upcoming Events
May 6 The Kansas City Community-Wide Information Network (CWIN)
May 13 Missouri Planners' Forum
May 25 Manhattan Library
Find out how to access Census data and how the data can be used in many beneficial ways including:
· the number of high school graduates in a particular city/county
· the population rate increase over the last ten years (or more) for a certain area
· the increase/decrease in the unemployment rate in an area
The Kansas City Region hosts data presentations and workshops throughout the region. For more information or to schedule a data presentation or workshop, call (913) 551-6711 or email at kc.pds@census.gov.
Connect to us on Facebook and find out about other upcoming data presentations, and workshop sessions in your area.
Computers for Learning Program (CFL)
The Computers for Learning (CFL) program allows schools and educational nonprofit organizations to view and select the computer equipment that federal agencies have reported as excess.
In order to advocate and promote the reuse of computers, GSA is proud to sponsor the new re-engineered Computers for Learning (CFL) website:
LINK
The CFL program assists federal agencies to meet the requirements of Executive Order (EO) 12999, "Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century". The EO directs agencies, to the extent permitted by law, to give highest preference to schools and nonprofit organizations, including community-based educational organizations, (schools and educational nonprofit organizations) with the transfer, through gift or donation, of computers and related peripheral equipment excess to their needs.
Eligibility
All Computers for Learning (CFL) participants must be located in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
For more information, visit the Computers for Learning Program website.
Other Kansas City Regional News
· 2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File
The institutionalized group quarters categories include correctional facilities for adults, juvenile facilities, nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities and other institutional facilities; while the noninstitutionalized group quarters categories include college/university student housing, military quarters and other noninstitutional facilities.
Data are shown for states, counties, census tracts and blocks. This early release will be useful to data users in the redistricting community who must follow state legislation regarding group quarters populations in redrawing boundaries.
2010 Census Advance Group Quarters Summary File
· 2010 Census Demographic Profiles
These profiles provide more subject detail than the recently released 2010 Census redistricting data files. For example, they provide additional details about race and Hispanic subgroups, five-year age groups and subcategories for vacancies.
Also, these profiles offer new information from the 2010 Census, such as sex, household relationship, household type, group quarters population and housing tenure (whether a housing unit is owned or rented). The profiles will be released on a state-by-state basis for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The data will be available through American FactFinder for detailed levels of geography down to the place/functioning minor civil division-level, as well as for the nation, regions, divisions and other areas that cross state boundaries. (Scheduled for release in early May)
If you have questions or would like additional information, call the Kansas City Partnership and Data Services staff 913-551-6711.
Join us on Facebook
Become a Census fan. You can connect with other Census supporters and find out the latest Kansas City Region news, data release information and happenings.
Follow us on Twitter
Keep on top of everything census-related, including events, and the latest news. Be sure to check back frequently. There's a lot going on and you won't want to miss out on any of it.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
OPEN CONTACTS
Open Contacts is an advanced address book program for managing contact info of individuals and organizations with relationships. Distributed as freeware, the program was designed for people who need more beyond ordinary address book programs in order to improve dynamic interactions with contacts. In addition, with SyncML for Open Contacts, you may synchronize contact info with smart phone, PDA and Web address books etc.
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES (UK) GETS ANIMATED
They now have three animated guides that can help persons planning a visit to their Kew facility:
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CIVIL WAR TRUST'S TEACHER INSTITUTE
Dear Civil War Educator,
As you may know, every year, for the past 10 years, the Civil War Trust has held an annual Teacher Institute. This year the Institute will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, July 14-17, 2011.
The Civil War Trust's Teacher Institute is created for teachers, librarians, and educators who work with students in grades K-12. The Institute is offered free* for anyone in the aforementioned categories and is one of the few professional development opportunities that is specifically focused on instruction of the American Civil War.
As a former teacher and frequent conference attendee, I know how beneficial a meaningful and instructive conference can be, so we work diligently to make sure that the Institute is informative, constructive, and thought-provoking. We do this by hosting teacher exhibits, providing workshops, lectures, networking opportunities, battlefield tours, and take-home resources such as The Civil War Curriculum.
Our goal is to bring 200 (or more) teachers to this year's Institute so help us by signing-up today or by passing this information along to an educator who you know would love to go. Scholarships are available for first time attendees to cover the cost of travel and lodging. We will be taking applications until April 25th.
To see the details and register, go here.
Thank you for your support,
Nicole
*Membership is required to attend. The cost is $35 for 2 years. Become a member here.
As you may know, every year, for the past 10 years, the Civil War Trust has held an annual Teacher Institute. This year the Institute will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, July 14-17, 2011.
The Civil War Trust's Teacher Institute is created for teachers, librarians, and educators who work with students in grades K-12. The Institute is offered free* for anyone in the aforementioned categories and is one of the few professional development opportunities that is specifically focused on instruction of the American Civil War.
As a former teacher and frequent conference attendee, I know how beneficial a meaningful and instructive conference can be, so we work diligently to make sure that the Institute is informative, constructive, and thought-provoking. We do this by hosting teacher exhibits, providing workshops, lectures, networking opportunities, battlefield tours, and take-home resources such as The Civil War Curriculum.
Our goal is to bring 200 (or more) teachers to this year's Institute so help us by signing-up today or by passing this information along to an educator who you know would love to go. Scholarships are available for first time attendees to cover the cost of travel and lodging. We will be taking applications until April 25th.
To see the details and register, go here.
Thank you for your support,
Nicole
*Membership is required to attend. The cost is $35 for 2 years. Become a member here.
FGS WEBINAR SERIES
For Immediate Release
April 16, 2011
Federation of Genealogical societies webinar series
Society Management Education Delivered Online
April 16, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces its new series of genealogy society management education delivered online in webinar format. As part of its new online education initiative, FGS will offer webinars both free to the public and to its member societies via the popular GoToWebinar® platform which can accommodate up to 1,000 participants. FGS members will have access to recorded webinars and syllabus materials at the members-only section of the FGS website.
Social Networking for Genealogy Societies
The first webinar, Social Networking for Genealogy Societies, will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 and is free to the public. FGS Board member Thomas MacEntee will demonstrate how genealogy societies are currently leveraging the power of Facebook, Twitter and blogs to expand their online presence and recruit new members. Register here:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/401693254.
Future Webinar Topics
FGS plans to offer a wide variety of webinars focusing on society management topics over the next few months. Some of the most recognized names in genealogy education including D. Joshua Taylor, George Morgan and Drew Smith will develop and deliver these presentations in a convenient online setting. Topics will include:
·Administration and Member Services: Joining a Genealogical Society; How to Promote Volunteerism in Your Society; How to Create a Member Handbook; Developing an Excellent and Cost-Effective Educational Programs for Your Society; and Using Bylaws to Focus and Motivate Your Society.
·Marketing: Developing a Publicity and Marketing Plan; Methods for Promoting Your Society’s Meetings; Developing a Social Media Plan; Creating a Facebook Page; Creating and Using a Twitter Account; Your Society's Next Generation: Reaching Out to New Communities; and Creating an Effective Press Release.
·Technology: How to Attend a Webinar; How to Host a Webinar; Google Docs for Societies; Google Forms for Societies; Backing Up Your Society Data; Creating a Free Website for Your Society; and Creating a Blog for Your Society.
·Finances and Fundraising: Complying with IRS Filing and Reporting Requirements for Your Non-Profit Society; Society Fundraising Through Affiliate Marketing; and How to Set Up and Use a PayPal Account.
About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow through resources available online, FGS Forum magazine (filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news), and Society Strategy Series papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society. FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics. To learn more go here.
April 16, 2011
Federation of Genealogical societies webinar series
Society Management Education Delivered Online
April 16, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces its new series of genealogy society management education delivered online in webinar format. As part of its new online education initiative, FGS will offer webinars both free to the public and to its member societies via the popular GoToWebinar® platform which can accommodate up to 1,000 participants. FGS members will have access to recorded webinars and syllabus materials at the members-only section of the FGS website.
Social Networking for Genealogy Societies
The first webinar, Social Networking for Genealogy Societies, will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 and is free to the public. FGS Board member Thomas MacEntee will demonstrate how genealogy societies are currently leveraging the power of Facebook, Twitter and blogs to expand their online presence and recruit new members. Register here:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/401693254.
Future Webinar Topics
FGS plans to offer a wide variety of webinars focusing on society management topics over the next few months. Some of the most recognized names in genealogy education including D. Joshua Taylor, George Morgan and Drew Smith will develop and deliver these presentations in a convenient online setting. Topics will include:
·Administration and Member Services: Joining a Genealogical Society; How to Promote Volunteerism in Your Society; How to Create a Member Handbook; Developing an Excellent and Cost-Effective Educational Programs for Your Society; and Using Bylaws to Focus and Motivate Your Society.
·Marketing: Developing a Publicity and Marketing Plan; Methods for Promoting Your Society’s Meetings; Developing a Social Media Plan; Creating a Facebook Page; Creating and Using a Twitter Account; Your Society's Next Generation: Reaching Out to New Communities; and Creating an Effective Press Release.
·Technology: How to Attend a Webinar; How to Host a Webinar; Google Docs for Societies; Google Forms for Societies; Backing Up Your Society Data; Creating a Free Website for Your Society; and Creating a Blog for Your Society.
·Finances and Fundraising: Complying with IRS Filing and Reporting Requirements for Your Non-Profit Society; Society Fundraising Through Affiliate Marketing; and How to Set Up and Use a PayPal Account.
About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow through resources available online, FGS Forum magazine (filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news), and Society Strategy Series papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society. FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics. To learn more go here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A VIDEO GAME ARCHIVE
If you work in a library, or are a volunteer for a genealogical or historical society, you might suggest that your group start an archive of video games. No, not games to loan to your group members—- games to collect and store so that, years from now, you can exhibit them and help your youngsters (which, in most genie societies, is anyone under 50) take a trip down Memory Lane.
NOTE: My wife and I go a local flea market once a month, and it’s easy to pick up “outdated” video games there for dirt cheap (you could also solicit donations). Since “outdated” is what you’re actually striving for in this collection, “outdated” is good!
By the way, the UK already has a National Videogame Archive:
LINK
NOTE: My wife and I go a local flea market once a month, and it’s easy to pick up “outdated” video games there for dirt cheap (you could also solicit donations). Since “outdated” is what you’re actually striving for in this collection, “outdated” is good!
By the way, the UK already has a National Videogame Archive:
LINK
CAMP JACKSON: THE TIPPING POINT
DATE: April 29 – May 1, 2011
TIMES: Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PLACE: Jefferson Barracks Park
Visit Jefferson Barracks and experience the events that took place during the Missouri Volunteer Militia's encampment known as Camp Jackson in early May, 1861.
On Friday and Saturday, be transported through time to the outskirts of St. Louis in 1861. See re-enactors depict the events and daily routines in the state-sanctioned camp of the Missouri State Guard at Lindell Groves. Take a short walk to the opposing pro-union and mostly German immigrant camp of pro-Union Home Guards at the St. Louis Arsenal, who sought to keep Missouri in the Union and the Arsenal out of Southern hands.
The event will end on Sunday with a reenactment of an early war battle that occurred during the summer of 1861.
There will be a variety of demonstrations including Civil War era music, artillery and musket firing; and drill demonstrations as well as a reenactment of the incident that proved to be the tipping point that set Missouri down a violent, turbulent path in the American Civil War. Military camps will be open to the public and tours will be available for school groups and public alike.
Available for purchase will be period merchandise from a variety of “sutlers” and an assortment of food vendors.
Camp Jackson proved to be the tipping point, and the entire state was then embroiled in four grueling years of civil war. Missouri had the third highest number of Civil War battles and skirmishes (after Virginia and Tennessee).
Freedom’s Gateway website
TIMES: Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
PLACE: Jefferson Barracks Park
Visit Jefferson Barracks and experience the events that took place during the Missouri Volunteer Militia's encampment known as Camp Jackson in early May, 1861.
On Friday and Saturday, be transported through time to the outskirts of St. Louis in 1861. See re-enactors depict the events and daily routines in the state-sanctioned camp of the Missouri State Guard at Lindell Groves. Take a short walk to the opposing pro-union and mostly German immigrant camp of pro-Union Home Guards at the St. Louis Arsenal, who sought to keep Missouri in the Union and the Arsenal out of Southern hands.
The event will end on Sunday with a reenactment of an early war battle that occurred during the summer of 1861.
There will be a variety of demonstrations including Civil War era music, artillery and musket firing; and drill demonstrations as well as a reenactment of the incident that proved to be the tipping point that set Missouri down a violent, turbulent path in the American Civil War. Military camps will be open to the public and tours will be available for school groups and public alike.
Available for purchase will be period merchandise from a variety of “sutlers” and an assortment of food vendors.
Camp Jackson proved to be the tipping point, and the entire state was then embroiled in four grueling years of civil war. Missouri had the third highest number of Civil War battles and skirmishes (after Virginia and Tennessee).
Freedom’s Gateway website
CIVIL WAR RECORDS ON FOOTNOTE.COM
How many records have they digitized at this point? A whole lot, that's how many:
LINK
NOTE: You can search the Civil War Records collection for free until 14 April 2011!
LINK
NOTE: You can search the Civil War Records collection for free until 14 April 2011!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
SHSM PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTIONS
The photographs collection of the State Historical Society of Missouri is large and varied in its scope and content:
EDWIN AEHLE COLLECTION
Steamboat departure cards.
ROBERT BROWN COLLECTION
Twenty-seven images of Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy railroad depots in Missouri.
GEORGE I. GIRD COLLECTION
Aerial views of Clayton, Hermann, Independence, Joplin, Kansas City, Nevada, St. Louis, Springfield, Webb City, and Weston.
RALPH GRAVELY COLLECTION
Fifty black and white copy photographs and copy negatives taken circa 1914-1919 of the Gravely family and scenes around Bear Creek (now known as Payntersville), Bolivar, Columbia, Eudora, Fair Play, Springfield, and Stockton, Missouri.
OTTO AND JOE KROEGER COLLECTION
Glass plate negatives, film negatives, photographs, newspaper articles and letters, including one image of the atom bomb exploding over Nagasaki, Japan, taken by fellow Jefferson City soldier Joe Kosstatscher who served with Joe Kroeger during World War II.
RICHARD L. LEE COLLECTION
Black and white photographs of Missouri courthouses
WILLIAM PRESTON COLLECTION
Images related to the life and career of fan dancer Sally Rand.
WILLIAM PYLE COLLECTION
Central Dairy-related images (Columbia, Mo), including interior and exterior views of the building, children’s field trips, “Central Baby” portraits, and photos of a the Merchandettes and a sponsored baseball team.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH EDITORIAL CARTOON COLLECTION
Appr. 12,000 editorial cartoons created by Post-Dispatch staff members Daniel F. Fitzpatrick [1935-1958), Bill Mauldin (1958-1962) and Tom Engelhardt (1962-1977). More than 7000 searchable records currently available on an in-house database.
DANIEL R. FITZPATRICK
Editorial cartoons on equal rights for women and blacks, a clean environment, and concern for the militarization of America's post-World War foreign policies.
WILLIAM “BILL” MAULDIN
St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Chicago Sun-Times editorial cartoonist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes.
SCHMIDT, MAXIMILIAN COLLECTION
Boonville inhabitants and environs including early Missouri River floods, steamboats and ferries, views of Boonville streets and the riverfront area, Chouteau Springs, and the Kemper Family School buildings and students.
S. C. STEINBERG COLLECTION COLLECTION
Sixteen prints of political rally sponsored by Young Democratic Club at Reed's Lake, west of Fulton in Callaway County on July 4, 1938; 9 prints of groundbreaking ceremony at Stephens College, Columbia, for Firestone Baars Chapel designed by Eero Saarinen.
E. B. TRAIL COLLECTION COLLECTION
Steamboats, river captains, and steamboat-related images, including ferries, flatboats, gunboats, houseboats, office boats, snag boats, tow and tug boats. Also included: advertisements, departure cards, documentation, and related scenes.
DANTE O. TRANQUILLE COLLECTION
104 images taken by Tranquille who visited mid-Missouri in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Includes riverfront area of St. Louis, the black community, downtown; University of Missouri campus in Columbia; and nearby McBaine.
CHARLES TREFTS COLLECTION
Images from 1900 to 1963 depicting St. Louis City and County people, public buildings, riverfront scenes, bridges, churches, catastrophes, houses and parks. Includes many historic events such as 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition; 1934 World Series; and aviation in St. Louis including Wright brothers at Kinloch Field in 1908 and Charles Lindbergh's return from Paris in 1927. Also includes some images of Crawford and Iron Counties and Lake of the Ozarks region in early 1930s.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA COLLECTION
Includes drawings, engravings, maps, and photos of buildings, clubs, faculty, fairs, festivals, Francis Quadrangle, fraternities, military life, monuments, officials, sororities, sports, student life, and views of campus.
MU COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE COLLECTION
Various views of agriculture, buildings, students, and other related images taken from early slide show developed by the college.
MU SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM SCRAPBOOKS COLLECTION
Images depict everyday academic and student life [ca. 1909-1912], as well as tour of state prison in Jefferson City; sports events; fraternity hazing; Farmers’ Fair; St. Patrick’s Day events; and homecoming parades. Also includes images of Christian College and Stephens College, including students at Lake Okiboji, Iowa.
LINK
EDWIN AEHLE COLLECTION
Steamboat departure cards.
ROBERT BROWN COLLECTION
Twenty-seven images of Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy railroad depots in Missouri.
GEORGE I. GIRD COLLECTION
Aerial views of Clayton, Hermann, Independence, Joplin, Kansas City, Nevada, St. Louis, Springfield, Webb City, and Weston.
RALPH GRAVELY COLLECTION
Fifty black and white copy photographs and copy negatives taken circa 1914-1919 of the Gravely family and scenes around Bear Creek (now known as Payntersville), Bolivar, Columbia, Eudora, Fair Play, Springfield, and Stockton, Missouri.
OTTO AND JOE KROEGER COLLECTION
Glass plate negatives, film negatives, photographs, newspaper articles and letters, including one image of the atom bomb exploding over Nagasaki, Japan, taken by fellow Jefferson City soldier Joe Kosstatscher who served with Joe Kroeger during World War II.
RICHARD L. LEE COLLECTION
Black and white photographs of Missouri courthouses
WILLIAM PRESTON COLLECTION
Images related to the life and career of fan dancer Sally Rand.
WILLIAM PYLE COLLECTION
Central Dairy-related images (Columbia, Mo), including interior and exterior views of the building, children’s field trips, “Central Baby” portraits, and photos of a the Merchandettes and a sponsored baseball team.
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH EDITORIAL CARTOON COLLECTION
Appr. 12,000 editorial cartoons created by Post-Dispatch staff members Daniel F. Fitzpatrick [1935-1958), Bill Mauldin (1958-1962) and Tom Engelhardt (1962-1977). More than 7000 searchable records currently available on an in-house database.
DANIEL R. FITZPATRICK
Editorial cartoons on equal rights for women and blacks, a clean environment, and concern for the militarization of America's post-World War foreign policies.
WILLIAM “BILL” MAULDIN
St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Chicago Sun-Times editorial cartoonist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes.
SCHMIDT, MAXIMILIAN COLLECTION
Boonville inhabitants and environs including early Missouri River floods, steamboats and ferries, views of Boonville streets and the riverfront area, Chouteau Springs, and the Kemper Family School buildings and students.
S. C. STEINBERG COLLECTION COLLECTION
Sixteen prints of political rally sponsored by Young Democratic Club at Reed's Lake, west of Fulton in Callaway County on July 4, 1938; 9 prints of groundbreaking ceremony at Stephens College, Columbia, for Firestone Baars Chapel designed by Eero Saarinen.
E. B. TRAIL COLLECTION COLLECTION
Steamboats, river captains, and steamboat-related images, including ferries, flatboats, gunboats, houseboats, office boats, snag boats, tow and tug boats. Also included: advertisements, departure cards, documentation, and related scenes.
DANTE O. TRANQUILLE COLLECTION
104 images taken by Tranquille who visited mid-Missouri in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Includes riverfront area of St. Louis, the black community, downtown; University of Missouri campus in Columbia; and nearby McBaine.
CHARLES TREFTS COLLECTION
Images from 1900 to 1963 depicting St. Louis City and County people, public buildings, riverfront scenes, bridges, churches, catastrophes, houses and parks. Includes many historic events such as 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition; 1934 World Series; and aviation in St. Louis including Wright brothers at Kinloch Field in 1908 and Charles Lindbergh's return from Paris in 1927. Also includes some images of Crawford and Iron Counties and Lake of the Ozarks region in early 1930s.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA COLLECTION
Includes drawings, engravings, maps, and photos of buildings, clubs, faculty, fairs, festivals, Francis Quadrangle, fraternities, military life, monuments, officials, sororities, sports, student life, and views of campus.
MU COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE COLLECTION
Various views of agriculture, buildings, students, and other related images taken from early slide show developed by the college.
MU SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM SCRAPBOOKS COLLECTION
Images depict everyday academic and student life [ca. 1909-1912], as well as tour of state prison in Jefferson City; sports events; fraternity hazing; Farmers’ Fair; St. Patrick’s Day events; and homecoming parades. Also includes images of Christian College and Stephens College, including students at Lake Okiboji, Iowa.
LINK
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
SMARSH ON THE WILD WEST
The National Archives at Kansas City will host author Sarah Smarsh on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion of her book. Smarsh will be available to sign copies of her book after the discussion. A 6:00 p.m. reception will precede the event.
Outlaw Tales of Kansas: True Stories of the Sunflower State’s Most Infamous Crooks, Culprits, and Cutthroats reintroduces readers to 15 of the nation’s most notorious events and people with a connection to Kansas’ violent beginnings as a state. Jesse James, Big Nose Kate, Emmett Dalton, and the Birdman of Alcatraz come alive as Smarsh transports the reader to the wild west in finely woven tales of danger, violence, mayhem and desperation.
Sarah Smarsh is an award winning author of non-fiction and an assistant professor of English at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Smarsh has written for the Huffington Post, Kansas City’s The Pitch (Village Voice Media) and other publications. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing from Columbia University and resides in Lawrence, Kansas.
Copies of Outlaw Tales of Kansas will be available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives. For more information or to make a reservation for this free event, call 816-268-8010 or register by e-mail.
Outlaw Tales of Kansas: True Stories of the Sunflower State’s Most Infamous Crooks, Culprits, and Cutthroats reintroduces readers to 15 of the nation’s most notorious events and people with a connection to Kansas’ violent beginnings as a state. Jesse James, Big Nose Kate, Emmett Dalton, and the Birdman of Alcatraz come alive as Smarsh transports the reader to the wild west in finely woven tales of danger, violence, mayhem and desperation.
Sarah Smarsh is an award winning author of non-fiction and an assistant professor of English at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. Smarsh has written for the Huffington Post, Kansas City’s The Pitch (Village Voice Media) and other publications. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing from Columbia University and resides in Lawrence, Kansas.
Copies of Outlaw Tales of Kansas will be available for purchase at The Kansas City Store at the National Archives. For more information or to make a reservation for this free event, call 816-268-8010 or register by e-mail.
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