What the National Archives of Australia is advising Aussies to do in the wake of the catastrophic flooding that has occurred there:
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
GREAT WAR LIVES: A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS
GREAT WAR LIVES: A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS
The Great War was a key event of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and rewarding areas for historical research - and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war, and Paul Reed’s new book is the perfect guide to how to locate and understand these sources - and get the most out of them. In fascinating detail he follows the stories of twelve service men who fought and died in the Great War – a rifleman, an infantry officer, a tunneller, a gunner, a Royal Marine, a naval rating, an airman, and others. He describes their wartime careers and shows how they fitted into the armed forces. He looks at what they did, at their lives in the front line, in the rear areas, on leave, and at the conditions they endured and the experiences they had. And he demonstrates how the research was done and how the lives of these individuals were reconstructed - the methods that were used, the sources that were consulted.
Paul Reed’s informative and accessible book will be essential reading and reference for anyone who wants to find out about the Great War and is keen to understand the part an ancestor played in it.
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The Great War was a key event of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and rewarding areas for historical research - and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war, and Paul Reed’s new book is the perfect guide to how to locate and understand these sources - and get the most out of them. In fascinating detail he follows the stories of twelve service men who fought and died in the Great War – a rifleman, an infantry officer, a tunneller, a gunner, a Royal Marine, a naval rating, an airman, and others. He describes their wartime careers and shows how they fitted into the armed forces. He looks at what they did, at their lives in the front line, in the rear areas, on leave, and at the conditions they endured and the experiences they had. And he demonstrates how the research was done and how the lives of these individuals were reconstructed - the methods that were used, the sources that were consulted.
Paul Reed’s informative and accessible book will be essential reading and reference for anyone who wants to find out about the Great War and is keen to understand the part an ancestor played in it.
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TO USE OR NOT TO USE...
Is that book published in the United States between 1923 and 1963 still under copyright? Check this database to find out:
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & GENEALOGY SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Good afternoon,
I am a member of the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society (STL-AAHGS), and we are holding our Second Annual Conference on February 19, 2011 at Harris-Stowe State College (our co-sponsor).
We are inviting anyone interested in African American genealogy/history to come and enjoy the day with us.
To view complete conference information and registration, please visit our website at www.stl-aahgs.com.
Feel free to forward this information to any interested individuals or groups.
Thanks for your support, and hope to see you at the conference!
Mildred Rias (314)484-9462
2011 Conference Co-Chair & Souvenir Book Chairperson
I am a member of the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society (STL-AAHGS), and we are holding our Second Annual Conference on February 19, 2011 at Harris-Stowe State College (our co-sponsor).
We are inviting anyone interested in African American genealogy/history to come and enjoy the day with us.
To view complete conference information and registration, please visit our website at www.stl-aahgs.com.
Feel free to forward this information to any interested individuals or groups.
Thanks for your support, and hope to see you at the conference!
Mildred Rias (314)484-9462
2011 Conference Co-Chair & Souvenir Book Chairperson
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
UNDERMINING KEYLOGGERS
If you don’t know what keyloggers are, and have never checked your computer to see if any are installed, now’s the time to do so:
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GRAVES OF VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR
Photo set on Flickr with nearly 10,000 photos:
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NOTE: You can search the pool by surname of veteran; I also searched using 89th (I’m interested in the 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment), and found photos of the headstones of a number of 89th members that way.
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NOTE: You can search the pool by surname of veteran; I also searched using 89th (I’m interested in the 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment), and found photos of the headstones of a number of 89th members that way.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
DISUNION SERIES IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
Interesting ongoing series of articles about the numerous factors that led to our great Civil War:
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TWENTY GREAT READS ON THE CIVIL WAR NAVY
Twenty books you can use to learn more about the efforts of the Federal navy during the Civil War:
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CIVIL WAR NAVY SESQUICENTENNIAL
Interesting blog on the subject maintained by staff of the Naval Historical Center in Washington, DC:
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NAVY ART COLLECTION
The U.S. Navy maintains a great collection of artworks that depict the history of that distinguished armed service. There are several interesting online exhibits:
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Thursday, January 06, 2011
GENEALOGICAL WORKSHOPS AT NARA-KC
The following free genealogical workshops will be offered at the National Archives at Kansas City. To make a reservation or for more information call 816-268-8010 or email kansascity.educate@nara.gov.
Friday, January 21, at 1:00 p.m. - Provost Marshal Records
The Provost Marshal General's Bureau was created in 1863 to streamline the process of filling the ranks of the Union Army. This entailed enrolling men for the draft, enlisting volunteers, conducting physical examinations for enlisted men, and arresting deserters. In the process of carrying out these tasks, the Provost Marshal recorded a wealth of information on men eligible for military service during the Civil War. The result is a gold mine for genealogists, who can use the records of Provost Marshal General's Bureau to learn fascinating details about their ancestors and what their lives were like during this crucial time in American history.
Friday, January 28, at 1:00 p.m. - 68,937 and Counting: Inmate Case Files of the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas
A treasure of information awaits researchers and genealogists inside the prison records of Leavenworth Penitentiary. More than almost any other federal record, inmate case files offer unsurpassed biographical details on the life of an inmate. This presentation will cover what is available inside inmate case files and how to go about using them for genealogical research.
Friday, January 21, at 1:00 p.m. - Provost Marshal Records
The Provost Marshal General's Bureau was created in 1863 to streamline the process of filling the ranks of the Union Army. This entailed enrolling men for the draft, enlisting volunteers, conducting physical examinations for enlisted men, and arresting deserters. In the process of carrying out these tasks, the Provost Marshal recorded a wealth of information on men eligible for military service during the Civil War. The result is a gold mine for genealogists, who can use the records of Provost Marshal General's Bureau to learn fascinating details about their ancestors and what their lives were like during this crucial time in American history.
Friday, January 28, at 1:00 p.m. - 68,937 and Counting: Inmate Case Files of the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas
A treasure of information awaits researchers and genealogists inside the prison records of Leavenworth Penitentiary. More than almost any other federal record, inmate case files offer unsurpassed biographical details on the life of an inmate. This presentation will cover what is available inside inmate case files and how to go about using them for genealogical research.
FAMILY TREE MAKER FOR MAC AT THE MAC APP STORE
Downloadable Version of the #1-Selling Family History Software Available Today
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 6, 2011– Ancestry.com today announced the launch of Family Tree Maker® for Mac on the Mac App Store. Family Tree Maker for Mac provides an easy way to save and organize your family tree conveniently on your Mac and has a variety of tools that can help you share your discoveries with family and friends.
“We are excited that Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for download on the Mac App Store,” said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product for Ancestry.com. “We’re committed to making our Family Tree Maker products easily accessible to everyone and this is yet another resource available from Ancestry.com to enable everyone to discover, preserve and share their family history.”
Family Tree Maker for Mac combines intuitive tools with robust features and flexible options, making it ideal for family history novices and experts alike. A dynamic user interface and integration with Ancestry.com makes it simple to create family trees, record memories, and organize photos, videos and audio clips, plus share ancestors’ stories. It’s even possible to explore family migration paths by viewing timelines and interactive maps that highlight events and places in ancestors' lives.
Family Tree Maker for Mac is built on the functionality of Family Tree Maker 2010 , and is constructed from the ground up to take full advantage of the Mac platform in terms of technology and user experience.
System requirements for Family Tree Maker for Mac include:
· Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
· Intel-based Mac
· Hard Disk Space: 500MB for installation
· Internet access is required for all Web integration
Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for purchase and electronic download online on the Mac App Store for $99.99. The program is also available at http://www.familytreemaker.com and in select retail stores, including Apple’s retail stores, Amazon, Office Depot, and Office Max.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site at www.ancestry.com.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 6, 2011– Ancestry.com today announced the launch of Family Tree Maker® for Mac on the Mac App Store. Family Tree Maker for Mac provides an easy way to save and organize your family tree conveniently on your Mac and has a variety of tools that can help you share your discoveries with family and friends.
“We are excited that Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for download on the Mac App Store,” said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product for Ancestry.com. “We’re committed to making our Family Tree Maker products easily accessible to everyone and this is yet another resource available from Ancestry.com to enable everyone to discover, preserve and share their family history.”
Family Tree Maker for Mac combines intuitive tools with robust features and flexible options, making it ideal for family history novices and experts alike. A dynamic user interface and integration with Ancestry.com makes it simple to create family trees, record memories, and organize photos, videos and audio clips, plus share ancestors’ stories. It’s even possible to explore family migration paths by viewing timelines and interactive maps that highlight events and places in ancestors' lives.
Family Tree Maker for Mac is built on the functionality of Family Tree Maker 2010 , and is constructed from the ground up to take full advantage of the Mac platform in terms of technology and user experience.
System requirements for Family Tree Maker for Mac include:
· Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
· Intel-based Mac
· Hard Disk Space: 500MB for installation
· Internet access is required for all Web integration
Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for purchase and electronic download online on the Mac App Store for $99.99. The program is also available at http://www.familytreemaker.com and in select retail stores, including Apple’s retail stores, Amazon, Office Depot, and Office Max.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site at www.ancestry.com.
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM NEWS
The following sources have recently been added to the Genealogy and Local History Index.
1. Necrology scrapbook volume 23 (clippings of obituaries and death notices, 1944-1950) added to Necrology Scrapbooks Index.
2. Airscoop, 1949-1969 (employee magazine published by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation)
3. The Pullman News, 1923-1958 (employee magazine published by The Pullman Company)
4. Gallaher Boiler Co. circular, circa 1922 (includes partial list of St. Louis users of the boiler for house heating purposes)
5. History of the Diocese of Belleville, 1919
6. Graduation program for Holy Cross Lutheran School, 1918
7. Jennings High School diploma, 1926 (lists names of the graduating class)
8. Sanford-Brown's Business College brochure, 1928 (includes testimonials and portraits of several students)
9. Directory of Physicians, Dentists and Druggists of Missouri, 1889
10. George J. Decker marriage certificates, 1874
11. Year Book and Register of the Church of the Unity, 1928
12. Brochure, ship passenger lists, and menus for a St. Louis Chamber of Commerce cruise, 1924
Genealogy and Local History Index
Other Indexes and Finding Aids
1. Necrology scrapbook volume 23 (clippings of obituaries and death notices, 1944-1950) added to Necrology Scrapbooks Index.
2. Airscoop, 1949-1969 (employee magazine published by McDonnell Aircraft Corporation)
3. The Pullman News, 1923-1958 (employee magazine published by The Pullman Company)
4. Gallaher Boiler Co. circular, circa 1922 (includes partial list of St. Louis users of the boiler for house heating purposes)
5. History of the Diocese of Belleville, 1919
6. Graduation program for Holy Cross Lutheran School, 1918
7. Jennings High School diploma, 1926 (lists names of the graduating class)
8. Sanford-Brown's Business College brochure, 1928 (includes testimonials and portraits of several students)
9. Directory of Physicians, Dentists and Druggists of Missouri, 1889
10. George J. Decker marriage certificates, 1874
11. Year Book and Register of the Church of the Unity, 1928
12. Brochure, ship passenger lists, and menus for a St. Louis Chamber of Commerce cruise, 1924
Genealogy and Local History Index
Other Indexes and Finding Aids
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