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:

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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:

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TELEKAST

Do you (or does someone you know) frequently present talks or speak to large audiences? If so, you might be able to use Telekast, a free teleprompter application:

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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