Wed, 8 September 2010
Upcoming Milestone Coming Soon! NEWS Records Website News: FamilySearch announced the addition of over 200 million new searchable historic records online representing 18 countries. Read Major Updates to FamilySearch Beta Site at the Genealogy Insider blog. Listen to the September episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast coming out about 9/15/10 Lisa's upcoming classes at Family Tree University start 9/13/10: - Reverse Genealogy MAILBOX Sign up for the free Genealogy Gems Email Newsletter and receive the free e-book 5 Fabulous Google Search Strategies for the Family Historian. "It's very good information! This is a terrific tool to have up my sleeve." - Karen
GEM: Why a Podcast Listener Turned Genealogy Blogger Premium Podcast Member Mary Lohr recently took the plunge and began her own genealogy blog. Mary writes: "Thank you for encouraging your listeners to blog!"
Mark Your Calendar for Lisa's Upcoming Speaking Engagements: Oct. 8 & 9, 2010 Oct. 23, 2010 Oct. 30, 2010
Book Lisa for a presentation, webinar or seminar at your Genealogy Society or event. More information.
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Tue, 24 August 2010
NEWS: Genealogy Gems Podcast has been selected for inclusion in the brand new podcast director for the Blackberry launched by Research in Motion known as RIM. Read more about it.
Listener Rick Rissmiller wrote in: Thanks for the Shout Outs from the following genealogy bloggers: Susan Peterson - Long Lost Relatives Tonia Kendrick - Tonias Roots
A. C. Ivory - Find My Ancestors
Upcoming Genealogical Events: New RootsTech Conference Alberta Family Histories Society New England Historic Genealogical Society and Ancestry.com
Lisa’s upcoming appearances: October 8 & 9, 2010 Pleasanton, California
The Hemet San Jacinto Genealogical Society Seminar
California Genealogical Society Seminar The TV show Who Do You Think You Are? has been renewed for a second season, which it looks like will probably air after the first of the year. Check out Paula Stuart Warren’s blog post all about it at Paula’s Genealogical Eclectica Blog New Family Tree Magazine Podcast Episode August 2010 episode You can subscribe to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast for free in iTunes
MAILBOX: How to Fix Relationship Mistakes in Your Online Family Tree "In your Personal Member Tree you may find later that a spouse you previously entered really was married to a different person or that a child really belonged to a different set of parents. You can now easily fix relationship mistakes in your tree by detaching and reattaching individuals in your tree." First, bring up the profile page for the child you want to detach from the mother.
o Be reassured that doing this will not remove this person from your tree; it only detaches them. You can still find this person from the List of All People in your tree. 5 .After selecting OK, you’ll return to the Relationships tab for the detached child. You now want to return to the child’s profile page and you can do this by clicking the Return to [name of person] button at the top left corner of the page. 6. 6. Once you’re back on the profile page, click on the Add Mother link under the name of the father in the “Family Members” module on the page 7. 7. A box will appear that will allow you to add the mother. In the Add Mother box, at the top of the page, look for the link to “select someone already in your tree” and click it. 8. 8. You will then be directed to a list of all people in your tree. Find the name of the correct mother and click the orange Select button next to her name. 9. You will end up back on the child’s profile page and will be able to see under the “family Members” module that the correct mother is now assigned to that child. You can now repeat the process for each child that needs to be changed. My thanks to Heather Erickson at Ancestry for connecting me with Jennifer, and Jean I hope this helps you out. I will also have a short video including graphics that demonstrated this answer to the question of how to correct mistakes in your Ancestry online family tree. Will Haskell wrote in recently to follow up to Will Clifton’s email which I read on Episode 94 of the podcast. “Your podcasts continue to be informative and fun to listen to. Keep up the great work! regarding Will Clifton's question on where to access the the nonpopulation schedules - some of them are available on Ancestry.com.” Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 According to Ancestry, the Non-population schedules contained in this database include agriculture, industry/manufacturers, social statistics, and supplemental schedules. For mortality schedules, look for the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880. Lucy Christiansen writes: "I listen to your podcast every morning on the way to work hoping that by the time I get home, I can remember one tidbit that I can use. I am needing some help. I need to find a good scanner. I want to locate a good quality scanner that I can scan both color and black and white. Article by Rhonda McClure in the January 2005 issue of the magazine. "The Skinny on Scanners." It's available on the 2005 compilation CD and as a Plus article on the website. If you’ve purchased a scanner recently that you think is really good drop me a line at genealogygemspodcast@gmail.com or leave a voice mail at 925 272 4021 and I’ll share it on the next episode and see if we can help Lucy out. Lucy also sent me a message from her iPhone asking for more information on the Genealogy Gems iPhone app. The Genealogy Gems App in the iTunes Store
The advantage to having the Genealogy Gems Podcast app is that you can:
- stream and listen to the show without having to download it and take up storage space - It includes Bonus content on most episodes: extra audio, video, images, documents. - You can visit the website, email me, or call the show right from the app. - You can listen to the show in the background and be able to do continue doing other functions on your device.
GEM: Paper Preservation with Scott Haskins There’s one common challenge that every single genealogist must content with – and that’s how to deal with all the paper. An more specifically, how to care for most precious papers amongst our collection. The old, perhaps damaged one of a kind documents that we can’t afford to loose. Scott M. Haskins is the author of the book "How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster."
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Thu, 5 August 2010
NEWS: Canadian Census Read Shannon Proudfoot's article at the Vancouver Sun online about why genealogists are up in arms about the new restrictions on Canadian census information.
National Archives UK Take a listen to the National Archives UK podcast episode Counting The People that explores the creation of the census, with the mass organisation of enumerators, temporary clerks, permanent civil service clerks and registrars, and according to the podcast webpage, it includes fascinating stories that lie behind each census, to help us better understand the records we think we know so well.
U.S. census training films onlineThe US censuses are released when they are 72 years old so the 1940 Census is due out in 2012. Watch short training films for U. S. Census enumerators. Family Tree Magazine Listen to the new July 2010 episode of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast featuring my interview with David Fryxell who’s article Fancy Free features the brand new 101 Best websites for genealogy research which just came out in the September 2010 issue of the magazine. Online Classes Lisa’s upcoming classes at Family Tree University including the Mastering Google Search
Free WebinarAsk the Editors: Family Tree Magazine Answers Your Questions Wednesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4pm Pacific
Recorded WebinarHow to Find Living Relatives: Unleash Your Inner Private Eye. Get the full hour video recorded webinar, and all 5 handouts that the students received. There’s a TON of information there for you including some little known websites providing online access to information.
FamilySearch Over 12 million digital images from thousands of microfilm, representing 8 countries, were published online for free viewing this month at FamilySearch’s Record Search pilot (FamilySearch.org, click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot) and coming soon to Beta.FamilySearch.org.
Subscribe to The Genealogy Gems YouTube channel Granite Mountain Records Vault - Part 1
Granite Mountain Records Vault – Part 2
New Google ImagesTip: for faster scrolling through many pages, taking advantage of standard web keyboard shortcuts such as Page Up / Page Down. It’s all about getting to the info you need quickly
MAILBOX: "I recieved my copy of "Internet Genealogy" magazine today. One of the articles is called Genealogy Podcasts.... Where to download your favoriite shows! I am happy to report that the very first Podcast listed in the articel is none other than my favorite "The Genealogy Gems Podcast"! Congratulations Lisa! You're the BEST!!!" Cherie Bonebright Baxter on Facebook July 24th is "Cousins Day"
Listener Tim McBride thinks that would be a great day for a family reunion. Lacey comes up with gems too! Family History calendars for Christmas presents.
Thanks to Listener Belinda Slocumb for bringing a neat film project to our attention. And the Iron Did Swim: A Documentary
Will Clifton of Louisiana writes: “I must say I have really enjoyed the extremely useful information! I started by downloading your first podcast and have "listening" my way toward the most current.” Is there a way to access these Agricultural and/ or Manufacturing Census records online? Nonpopulation Schedules at NARA including Agriculture and Manufacturing Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast
GEM: Interview with Janice Nickerson Project Genealogist for Who Do You Think You Are? Canada Specialist in early Ontario (Upper Canada) records.
Who Do You Think You Are? at the CBC website The Contact Page including Email for the Canadian Broadcasting Centre
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Mon, 5 July 2010
The LIVE Genealogy Gems Podcast #91 has been reformatted for the iPod. You may need to delete the downloaded episode from iTunes and download it again by clicking the GET button to get the reformatted video. "Attend the Jamboree virtually" by checking out these online resources: Blog posts about Jamboree: Genealogy is Ruthless Without Me Dick Eastman's EOGN "I especially enjoyed her presentation on Google Earth for Genealogy" GeneaBlogie by Craig Manson Luxegen Blog by Joan Miller My Heritage Blog by Schelly Dardashti Hertiage Happens Blog by Cheryl Upcoming Conference: 42nd BYU Conference on Family History July 27-30, 2010 Family History Expo in Pleasanton, California New at FamilySearch: New Family History Library in Riverton, UT Library of Congress Chronicling America Who Do You Think You Are? UK lineup announced Lisa's guest blog series at Family Tree Magazine's Genealogy Insider Blog MAILBOX: Meg Baker's FamilySearch iGoogle gadget Ancestry alternative - add to the iGoogle Bookmarks gadget Liz Thompson wrote: "You sure interview some interesting people!" Brandt Gibson wrote to say how the Genealogy Gems Podcast has helped him get the scoop on his ancestors! "Thanks for helping restore my faith in a gold mine of genealogical information!" New Listener Blogs: Paw Prints Guiding Me to the Past Marie Peer asked who the podcast guest was that provided custom family charts: Janet Hovorka of Generation Maps. Marie wrote: "Thank you for the excellent podcasts. I really enjoy listening to them. I keep thinking that you are going to run out of topics but you don't. You are very creative." Darren Engh posted on Facebook about a website he really likes called www.digitalarkivet.no for records in Norway. He asked for recommendations for information about Candian immigration. Lisa recommends the book Destination Canada GEM: Interview with Dave Obee "Every province is different. Canadian research is fairly recent research." Canada doesn't have anything like the SSDI. Websites the Dave recommends: Attend one of Lisa's classes at Family Tree University Get 10% off of Lisa's book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies and use the coupon code SUMMERREAD305. Orders over $19.95 also get free shipping during summer 2010. |
Sat, 22 May 2010
New DVD Google Earth for Genealogy
 NEWS Free Records at Footnote Toolbar users got an alert last week about this the historical newspaper collection at Footnote being FREE for the entire month of May 2010. You'll find newspapers ranging from small towns to major cities and dating all the way back to the 1700s. Foonote Newspaper Collection Watch the webinar recording of the Getting the Scoop on Newspapers Webinar in Premium Membership. New Records at Genealogy Bank They have recently added 166 newspapers from 42 states here in the U.S.  AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NE, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV Genealogy Gems Updates Genealogy Gems iGoogle Gadget Here's a quick fix to get your gadget up and running again. 1. Delete the gadget from your iGoogle page. 2. Click the Add Stuff link 3. On the left side of the page click Add Feed or Gadget 4. Copy and paste this address into the box. http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com/rss 5. Click Add 6. The updated gadget will appear on your iGoogle page and you should see the current episodes. Learn how to set up your own personal Genealogy iGoogle Homepage by watching the series of 12 Premium videos which are part of Genealogy Gems Premium Membership. Genealogy Gems App This is the app for the iPhone and iTouch and now iPad that allows you to stream the podcast and get all kinds of bonus content. How to download the new version - 1. Go on to your iPhone or iTouch 2. Go to the Apps Store 3. Click Updates 4. Select the Genealogy Gems App 5. Download the free update Genealogy Gems Toolbar New Feature The toolbar is a free download, and it's really the easiest way to listen to the free show.  The Google Earth Button The New YouTube Button and Widget MAILBOX New genealogy blog announced by Bill Buchanan Here is a post Bill did on the Genealogy Gems Podcast. Brandt wrote in asking about the microphone attachment for the iPod so that you can record audio. 1. Go to http://www.genealogygems.com 2. Click STORE on the menu on the left 3. Do a search for iPod Recorder in the Amazon box Kathy Ott recently wrote in asking for suggestions on beginner genealogy guides for a gift. Recommendations are the Beginner Genealogists Bundle It's a fund combination of get started tools that get the user up and running quickly. If you want to spend a bit less, try the Beginners Guide to Genealogy also by Family Tree Magazine. (search the word BEGINNER) Elyzabeth Root wrote: I recently became really interested in t he Who Do You Think You Are? TV series. It sparked off a whole new passion for me. I just signed up for your Genealogy Gems Newsletter and I've been listening to the Genealogy Gems and Family Tree podcasts. As a newbie, they have been an asset to my research with all your tips and help. Thank you very much! It's so exciting each time I discover a new ancestor to connect to my family tree or find a document giving me a little more insight or verification. It is absolutely amazing to see how not that long ago, an ancestor came to America or how they were involved in a significant historical event. So thank you for all your recommendations, interviews, and for creating such a fun and informative podcast to listen to. I can't wait to show off what I have found to my family.  GEM: Forensic Linguistics for Genealogy Lisa interviews Dr. Robert Leonard Ph.D. Watch the video of the Hummert case as described by Dr. Leonard. Visit the Forensic Linguistics Project at Hofstra University Online Class Sign up for the Reverse Genealogy class that Lisa is teaching at Family Tree University Visit listener Ian Haddens blog |
Sat, 24 April 2010
Stay tuned for upcoming Genealogy Gems Webinars: "Thank you so much. It was wonderful. I could almost see you standing in front of the classroom. Please do more!" - Joan Sanaker NEWS: FamilySearch New indexing projects announced. Recently Completed Projects: Deutschland, Baden, Achern, Kirchenbucher, 1810 to1869 Part B France, Paris, Registres Protestants, 1612 to 1906 Part C U.S., Indiana, Clay County, Marriages, 1811 to 1959 U.S., Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey 1910 Federal Census
World Vital Records has been announcing the addition of passenger data files to their site: The Italians to America Passenger Data File 1855 to 1900. Germans to America passenger data file 1850 to 1897 Russians to America Passenger Data File 1834 to1897 For our British Listeners: WDYTYA? US series to air in the UK starting April 25. The Southern California Genealogy society Jamboree January 11 thru 13, 2010 in Burbank, CA. And the Early-Bird Discount Deadline is fast approaching. Registration for the Jamboree Early-Bird Discount ends on Friday, April 30. MAILBOX: Carol Kendall asked about the Transcription program recommended on the Family History podcast. The Transcription software was discussed in Family History episode 36 A software program called Transcript 2.3 free download available Deborah Mullins Vernon asks about adding sources to online Family Trees Feedback on Google Earth for Genealogy "I had my popcorn while I watched Part 2, 3, 4 of Google Earth videos. I am learning so much. Thank you!"
GEM: Scouting for Ancestors Interview with Mark Tucker Deborah Mullins Vernon asks for advice on searching for live people, and specifically Girl Scouts. she has a newspaper article about her. In the article is a picture of her with three Senior Girl Scouts. She would like to try to find them or their decendants to offer them a copy. When it comes to finding living people you can find a lot of information about that in Premium episode 3 which is all about finding living people using private eye techniques. The archived episode is available through the Genealogy Gems store at Lulu.com Lisa's article Be a Family History Detective – 10 Tactics to trace eluxive ancestors is the cover story on the newest issue of Family Tree Magazine (July 2010) Mark Tucker of the ThinkGenealogy blog is not only passionate about scouting, but has been doing his homework to investigate what type of family history information might be gleaned through researching an ancestors scouting history. And what better time than now to talk about the Boy Scouts as this wonderful organization celebrates it's 100 years of scouting this year. So let’s listen in and see what Mark Tucker can tell us about scouting in our family history. If you would like to learn more about scouting: For Boy Scouts head to the 100 Years of Scouting History website For the Girl Scouts visits their official site and you can go directly to the Girl Scouts Council Finder page on the site to locate and get in touch with the council where ancestors participated in scouting. Check out Genealogy blogger Denise Levenick’s blog post On My Honor, we were girl scouts when scouting wasn’t cool by denise Levenick If you have any experience with researching your scouting ancestors or find a gem after listening to this episode, please email Lisa. I know we would all love to hear about!
National Scouting Museum website The Scoutmaster handbook on Google Books Also Search Boys Life And Scouting Magazine
Try scout searches on Ebay Family History Library search for Girl Scouts: Think Genealogy.com Blog
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Fri, 2 April 2010
Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. on NBC. |
Sun, 21 March 2010
The Genealogy Gems Podcast is Three Years Old This Month! THANK YOUS Elyses blog post on genealogy podcasts Renee Huskey wrote in her Free Stuff Friday post about the Genealogy Gems Toolbar FAMILY SEARCH Recently Completed Projects They will be searchable online at pilot.familysearch.org in the near future.) Argentina, Balvanera. Registros Parroquiales 1833 thru 1934 [Parte A] Canada, British Columbia. Deaths, 1872 thru 1986 [Part 4] Jamaica. Civil Births, 1878 thru 1899 [Part A] Norway. 1875 Census [Part 1 U.S., Florida. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Georgia. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Indiana, Clark County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Dubois County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Harrison County. Marriages, 1811 thru1959 U.S., Maryland. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Montana. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Tennessee. County Marriages, 1790 thru 1950 [Part A] The FamilySearch Family History Library is now making its popular classes available at FamilySearch.org, where anyone anywhere in the world can access them for free at a time that is convenient for them. FamilySearch is continually adding new online offerings. Classes on how to read English handwritten records are currently in development. All of the classes can be accessed on www.familysearch.org by clicking on Free Online Classes on the home page. FOOTNOTE Unlike any other historical collection on the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents. Simply by clicking the Im Related button for a name on the document will identify you as a descendent and also list others that have done the same. Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents. Finding a record featuring an ancestors name provides not only an emotional experience but also a connection with the past. On Footnote.com it’s more than just finding a name on a census record. Interactive tools allow people to enhance the documents by adding their own contributions including: Photos Stories Comments Other related document Who Do You Think You Are? Do you belong to a genealogy society? Perhaps nows a good time to hold some beginning genealogy classes like the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society has done. Next episode on Friday March 26, 2010 features Matthew Broderick and his family history that crosses paths with the Civil War.
MAILBOX: Travis wrote in to say he has been inspired to get started in genealogy research: Get the Genealogy Gems iPhone / iTouch App
Comments on WDYTYA blog post So kudos to both Lisas for what you have done to raise the excitement for genealogy! Full episodes online on the NBC website Thanks to my conversation with you several months ago, my search for my mother is only resulting in increasing information…I love you for your enthusiasm and dedication to this work. Crystal Bell, a fan forever. Listen to Lisa’s interview with Crystal Bell Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast Episode 44 From Tim Connor. A Question Henry Culbertson Wood who was orphaned at a young age. His Mother died when he was less than a year old. His father and Mother were never Married and his Father disappeared. He lived with some people for a time then went to Hillside Mission Indian school in Skiatook, OK. (Possibly an Orphanage for Indians.) Henry was born in 10 Jan 1879 in Indian Territory around what is now Checotah, OK and died 13 Aug 1948 in Kellyville, OK. According to Dawes papers his Mother's name is Martha J Rowland or Rolin, both spelling are in the Dawes Papers and He said he thinks his father's name was Henry Wood. He applied and added his Daughter Ora in 1901. If you have suggestions or leads for Tim email Lisa or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021 Hard Drive Organziation Lisa's article Organizing Your Hard Drive appears in the May 2010 issue of the Family Tree magazine Companion video at the Family Tree Magazine YouTube channel From Mary Lohr. Feeling Lucky with Discount and seminar
Download the free Genealogy Gems Toolbar which includes instant Alerts for opportunities such as the recent free Library of Congress webinar.
Become a Genealogy Gems Premium Member Today
And Katharaine Ott share some genealogical success she had at Family Search Labs Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress. Now through March 31, 2010 get $10 off Family Atlas by Rootsmagic.
Hear the rest of the interview in Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 42 Websites mentioned: Updated every three weeks. The Family History Library Online Catalogue GEM: Fess Parker Tribute It was almost exactly a year ago that Darby Hinton who played Fess Parker’s son in the Daniel Boone series was on Genealogy Gems Podcast episode #60. Darby Hinton shared his admiration for Fess. My prayers goout to Darby and his family who I know will miss Fess Parker in a very personal way. He was a big man! Fess Parker and Ed Ames on PBS Daniel Boone Song by Fess Fess Parker Interview series at the Archive of American Television website.
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Mon, 8 March 2010
The Google Earth for Genealogy DVD is coming soon! All 6 videos are also part of Genealogy Gems Premium Membership Family Tree Magazine's Top 40 Genealogy Blogs
Lisa’s recent blog posts about the new TV series Who Do You Think You Are? WDYTYA: You’re Gonna Get It. And You’re Gonna Love It!
WDYTYA TV Guest Appearances & Tips
WDYTYA Held It's Own in the Ratings
If I Don't Say This I Think My Head Will Explode
Upcoming Conferences: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 11 - 13, 2010 Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center
Ontario Genealogical Society Conference May 14 - 16, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 15 is the last day to take advantage of their early-bird registration rates.
Generation Maps announced the release date for their brand new Family ChArtist program on their website
MAILBOX: Marian Vermazen asks about Rootsmagic and citing sources.
Lisa recommends Elizabeth Shown Mills' book Evidence Explained:Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace 2nd Edition
Carol Purinton asked for advice in purchasing a new mp3 player for listening to podcasts and audio books. Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
Cathie Wood Owens asked about adding New Family Search to the Genealogy Gems Toolbar. Lisa has now added it to the Genealogy Sites button on the Toolbar which is available for free download.
Jean Perera wrote in about Who Do You Think You Are? "The more we can support shows of this nature and quality, the better in my estimation. They make history come alive and as Lisa said gives me an appreciation for what my ancestors endured. I like to think I have benefitted from their sacrifices and it has helped make me the person I am. As always, thanks for your informative podcasts. I can hear the smile in your voice and your enthusiasm is catching. Keep it up!"
Kevin Ryan asked about getting started with British Research Lisa's recommended sites:
Subscription Record Sites:
Nancy wrote in about the two part Hard Drive Organization video series in Premium Membership.
Susan Konkel in Wisconsin writes "I work at the Family History center in Brookfield, Wisconsin. I am currently teaching our consultants how to use Roots Magic 4 in an effort to transfer their huge PAF files onto New Family Search. I have been looking at different information regarding the upcoming NBC show "Who Do You Think You Are" and came across this page. I am very interested in learning new searching tools to help our staff and patrons without paying the high cost of conferences. Thanks for all you are doing."
GEM: Paper Preservation Listener Debra Miller-Tossey wrote in looking for advice on preserving newspaper clippings.
Sally Jacobs, The Practical Archivist at http://practicalarchivist.com/ Read her article Newspaper Clippings: Can They Be Saved?
Sally's Tips: Decision to make: keep or reprint
Sources: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/newspap.html http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html#7 http://www.nedcc.org/resources/resources.php
Sign up for the Practical Archivist e-newsletter and reeive the free e-booklet 8 Blunders People Make When They Scan Photos and How To Avoid Them All
While at Sally's site, check out The Preservation Answer Machine
Encapsulation kits:
GEM: Genealogy is Reconstructing the Dash Listener Gail Hamilton sent in a gem of poem that will get you thinking not only about your research but about the "dash" you are creating today!
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Sun, 21 February 2010
Share Who Do You Think You Are? with Friends and FamilyShare Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 81 with your friends and family: http://www.genealogygemspodcast.com/index.php?post_id=582014
Who Do You Think You Are? premieres on NBC on Friday, March 5 at 8:00 pm.
NEWS: Digitize Your Family Records – Free at JamboreeAncestry.com announced that they are going to be at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree with their scanners, and that means that ttendees will have the opportunity to have their family photos and documents professionally scanned at the conference, for free.
Sign up for 15-minute scanning sessions from 12:00 noon on Friday, June 11, through 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13. The scanning area will be in the Producer room, in the East tower of the main hotel. Look for signs to point the way.
Register in advance on the Jamboree website Sign up for your particular time slot when you arrive at Jamboree.
Lisa will be speaking at the Ontario Genealogical Society Conference in Toronto Canada being held may 14 through the 16, 2010 at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Toronto Airport.
Veterans History Project Marks Tenth Year with Events and Initiatives
The Veterans History Project was created in 2000 by Congress as a national documentation program of the American Folklife Center to record, preserve, and make accessible the first-hand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Volunteer interviewers may request information at vohp@loc.gov or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.
Family Search they have announced some new record digitization projects: Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife - Registro Civil, 1900-1920 Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia - Atti di Morte 1809-1936 [Parte B] UK, Bristol - Parish Registers 1837-1900 [Part B] US, Guam and Samoa - 1920 Federal Census US, Kentucky - 1910 Federal Census US, Maryland - 1910 Federal Census US, Massachusetts - 1910 Federal Census US, Tennessee - County Marriages, 1790-1950 [Part A] US, Virgin Islands - 1920 Federal Census
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3 Ring Binder Tabs Followup
Avery® Protect 'n Tab™ Tabbed Sheet Protectors #74160, Acid Free, 5-Tab, Pack of 5 Product Number: 74160. The sheet protectors fit 8-1/2" x 11" material and are acid free and archival safe won't lift print from your pages.
Escalating Ancestry issuesAl Wilson asked for advice in escalating an issue with Ancestry and Lisa provides two strategies for resolving the case of the missing WWI Draft Registration Cards.
Blogs & Tollbars Michael Honeycutt wrote in to say that the thing he loves about listening to podcasts is that something always pops back in his mind a few days after listening.
Michael’s Blog: Confessions of a Twenty-something Family Historian
Michael says”as soon as I'm done typing this, I'm going to give the toolbar a test run!”
Download the free Genealogy Gems Podcast Toolbar
Tim Cox suggested a quick link on the toolbar to Amazon that also supports the podcast. Keep those great ideas coming Tim – and thank to all of you for supporting the podcast! You’re awesome!
Family History: Genealogy Made EasyHere’s an email from Paul Dunlop who writes: “I just came across your Genealogy Made Easy podcast #001 Get Inspired and Get Started. I began really researching my family just before the holidays…It’s been helpful to listen to the beginner podcasts….Much as I fear I have got the bug and cant stop this!…Great show.” Paul Dunlop
Rootsmagic and Mark TuckerBarbara Starmans wrote to say she’s migrated to Roots Magic 4 and “I’m enjoying the program more than ever now that it incorporates all the features I was looking for when I wandered away to another software a couple of years ago. “
Barbara says she’s relying on the book Evidence Explained
Lisa's interview with Mark Tucker Epsiode 20
Thanks for your great podcasts! Barbara J Starmans You can check out Barbara’s blog
GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson Part 2
Jerry Springer video links from Episode 79
Irene's Tips: - Study about maps before you come to make the most of them. - They are out on the floor in big cases with wide skinny drawers. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. - Use Gazateers in conjunction with maps - You need to understand the geography of a country. - Document everything – where you are getting your information from.
Lisa: "You can’t be lonely being a genealogist!"
Irene's Thoughts on Grandchildren and Adoption: “We have a heritage to leave them”
Irene's Bottom Line: "Don’t Be Afraid – Ask the Questions!"
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GEM: Profile America – The First Telephone BookView the first telephone book and the transcribed list of telephone subscribers in New Haven, CT in 1878
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