The Accidental Genealogist

Wordless Wednesday: 1915 Wedding Photo

2009-07-08T23:08:00.010-04:00

My first "Wordless Wednesday" Posting

Original photo & Digital image. Privately held by Lisa Alzo [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] New York, 2009

This is the wedding photograph of my paternal grandparents, John Alzo and Elizabeth Fenscak, January 1, 1915, Duquesne, Pennsylvania.

There's Still Time: PGSCTNE 2009 Polish Genealogy Conference

2009-07-08T16:11:00.002-04:00

There are still two days left to get the pre-registration discount for the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast's 25th anniversary conference to be held Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2009 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. The conference will feature presentations by several experts in various areas of East European Genealogy. The speakers will inlcude:

Prof. Jonathan D. Shea (PGSCTNE President)
Matthew Bielawa (PGSCTNE Co-Vice President)
Lisa Alzo
Stephen Danko
William Fred Hoffman
Aleksandra Kacprzak
Brian J. Lenius
Kahlile Mehr
Thomas Sadauskas

There will also be a lecture on Saturday, August 8th by Dr. Mieczyslaw B. Biskupski, the Stanislaus A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies at CCSU.

Cost is $60 for Friday and Saturday (includes lunch on Saturday only); $20 Friday ONLY POSTMARKED BY July 10th.

After July 10th cost is $70 for Friday and Saturday (includes lunch on Saturday only); $25 Friday ONLY.

Come learn the strategies for tracing your Polish-American and Eastern European roots and how to fill in the missing pieces of your family history!

For more information, click here.

Memories: What Triggers Them?

2009-07-07T22:16:00.006-04:00

Today, like millions of others, I paused to watch the memorial for Michael Jackson. I felt sad. While I can't say I was a full-fledged "fan," I did appreciate his amazing talent as a singer and entertainer--really the artist of my generation. I grew up with his music. In high school my friends and I used to go out on weekends to some of the local dance clubs in Pittsburgh for the "Under 21" dance parties. We'd dance non-stop to "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "P.Y.T.," and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." I remember watching the premiere of the "Thriller" video on MTV at West Virginia Wesleyan College. I had a small black and white TV, hooked up to cable, and a group of us gathered around and we couldn't stop talking about it!

Whenever I give my seminar on "Writing Your Family History" I talk about how we are all storytellers whether we realize it or not. Stories can be triggered by thoughts, images, circumstances. Today, watching the musical and video tributes at this memorial service, I was reminded of the the friends and activities of my youth. It brought back many memories.

Farewell to the "soundtrack of my teens!"

June Joys

2009-07-05T22:29:00.016-04:00

June was quite a busy month! I had the opportunity to visit two places I've never been to before, attend two wonderful genealogy conferences and teach a course on "Researching Your Roots" at a new venue.

So, I've titled this post "June Joys."

First, the genealogy course, which I taught at the Oasis senior education program in Syracuse, NY. I had a full class of eager learners, and I received some stellar evaluations, including one which said "Best presentation I've ever heard!"

Now on to the conferences.

The first event was Family History Expos June 11-13 in Loveland, Colorado. It was my first time as a speaker at FHE and my first trip to Colorado. It was a fabulous event and I was so happy to finally get to meet Holly Hansen. Holly and I go way back (to her days at Everton) and we've communicated by phone and e-mail but never met in person. Holly and her team did a fabulous job with this Expo. I enjoyed meeting those who attended my talks and I got to hang out with Allison Stacy (Family Tree Magazine), Bruce & Laurie Buzbee (RootsMagic) Janet Hovorka (The Chart Chick), and other fellow genealogists. I also very much enjoyed th Keynote Speaker, Bernie Gracy, who gave an excellent address (one of the best I've heard) on "Breaking Down Brick Walls with Location-Based Genealogy."

The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 26-28 in Burbank, CA was another first time experience for me. I was honored to be a speaker and enjoyed meeting so many fellow genealogists and attending some excellent sessions, including the Bloggers' Summit on Saturday, June 27th. Loved the banquet talk by Tufuku Zuberi of History Detectives (and enjoyed chatting with him during a shared book signing time slot). My favorite part of all was meeting many of the awesome Geneabloggers and attending the dinner gathering on Saturday evening.

Considering the flurry of activity in June, I think July is going to be rather boring (except for the family reunion this coming weekend!).

I've Been a Bad, Bad Blogger...

2009-07-03T22:13:00.002-04:00

I’ve been a bad, bad blogger. Having spent last weekend hanging out with some of my favorite fellow Geneabloggers at SCGS2009, I humbly realized how woefully inadequate my postings are in comparison to those of my colleagues. My heart is in the right place, but my time is lacking. I can do a quick "Tweet" or post a Facebook update without too much effort, but coming up with an interesting and meaningful Blog post on a regular basis is often quite challenging for me. Quite a few of my fellow blogging peeps mentioned that they wish I posted more often. I promise I’ll try. Stay tuned.

2009-06-09T12:45:00.002-04:00

"Countdown to Colorado”

I'm so looking forward to the Family History Expo in Loveland, CO this week (June 12-13). It will be my first time as a speaker at a Family History Expos event. I'll be giving four presentations on Saturday. For details on the expo click here.

Hope to see you there!

2009-04-28T22:39:00.002-04:00

BREAKING NEWS: Slovak Beatles Revival, "The Backwards" to Play Three PA Shows‏

Here's an announcement from Slovak Cafe.

BREAKING NEWS ... JUST CONFIRMED!
Beatles Revival Band from Slovakia Adds Pittsburgh Show to U.S. Tour

"After 30 years I have again heard the sound of The Beatles," - Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison (1998, NYC).

-- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --

April 23, 2009 - PITTSBURGH, PA: Back by popular demand! “The Backwards,” a Beatles revival band from Kosice, Slovakia will now make THREE stops in Pennsylvania during their 2009 U.S. tour. The group just confirmed to include a third show for Saturday, May 16 at the Sokol Club, Pittsburgh. This show is in addition to the previously announced performances scheduled for Johnstown, May 17 and McKeesport (Pittsburgh) May 19, 2009.

The “Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association” (WPSCA) will host the first show in the PA lineup at the Sokol Club, located on the South Side of Pittsburgh, PA. This event is scheduled for Saturday evening, May 16 with doors opening at 7:00 p.m., showtime at 8:00 p.m. The Sokol Club is located at 2912 E Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA.

Aces and Slovak Cafe will the second show of the PA Tour, Sunday May 17 at Aces Banquet Hall at 316 Chestnut Street, (Cambria City) in Johnstown, PA . Doors open 5:00 p.m. for social hour with the show beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The WPSCA will host the final PA show at the McKeesport Palisades (near Pittsburgh), Tuesday evening, May 19. Social hour begins 7:00 p.m. with the performance starting at 8:00 p.m. The Palisades is located at 501 Water St, McKeesport PA.

All shows are open to all ages. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Cash bar and food available at additional cost.

ADMISSION (all shows):
Adults: $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Youth & Students: $8 for youth ages 10 to 17 or college students w/ valid ID
Under Age 10 admitted free!

The Backwards began their career in Kosice, Slovakia in 1996. They started to interpret the music made famous by the Beatles with a complete sound and sense of detail. Their performances are guaranteed, note for note, to be the best live performance on stage.

"After 30 years I have again heard the sound of The Beatles," - Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison (1998, NYC).

To back this claim, The Backwards, twice have taken top prize at the International NY Beatlefest in 1998 and again in 2003 defeating 36 bands for this title. The group is also a headliner at the national Beatles festival, "Abbey Road on The River " held annually in Louisville KY and have performed at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool.

PA TICKET INFORMATION:

Saturday May 16, 2009
Sokol Club, 2912 E Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA.
Sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association
To reserve or purchase tickets, call: WPSCA (412) 531-2990
or send a check and self-addressed envelope to WPSCA, Manor Oak Two, Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220.

Sunday May 17, 2009
Aces Banquet Hall, 316 Chestnut St., Johnstown PA
Sponsored by Aces and Slovak Cafe
To reserve or purchase tickets, call: Aces (814) 536-4176

Tuesday May 19, 2009
McKeesport Palisades, McKeesport (Pittsburgh) PA
501 Water St, McKeesport PA
Sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association
To reserve or purchase tickets, call:
Palisades (412) 370-2971 or WPSCA (412) 531-2990
or send a check and self-addressed envelope to WPSCA, Manor Oak Two, Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220.

To reserve your tickets, call the contact listed for each show. You may also email a request to slovakcafe@yahoo.com indicating show date and number of tickets requested. Paypal accepted for email reservations. Contact slovakcafe@yahoo.com for payment order request.

For more about the group including videos, see the official website at www.thebackwards.sk.

Keep up to date with tour details as they become available, please see www.slovakcafe.com or email to slovakcafe@yahoo.com.

2009-04-12T20:29:00.009-04:00

My Traditional Easter Breakfast

Here's a photo of the traditional Slovak/Rusyn Easter breakfast I enjoyed at home this morning. Paska, hrutka/syrek (Easter cheese), hrin (beets & horseradish), klobassy, ham, hard-boiled egg--each food symbolic. The cloth in the background has been in my family for many years--my mother used it to cover our Easter basket when we took it to church on Holy Saturday for the traditional Easter blessing. The plate (well-used as it is) has also been in my family a very long time--part of a set of dishes belonging to my mother.

Easter has always been a special holiday in my family.

Christos Voskres is Slovak for Christ is Risen!

Recipes for the above-reference foods and an explanation of the Slovak/Rusyn Easter traditions are available in my book, Baba's Kitchen: Slovak & Rusyn Family Recipes & Traditions (Gateway press). Click here for information on how to order a copy.

2009-04-12T08:10:00.004-04:00

Happy Easter!

I received this lovely postcard from a colleague and fellow Slovak.

Veseu Velku noc

2009-04-08T14:38:00.003-04:00

Turn of the Century Pittsburgh Comes Alive in Speak American

Oscar Winner Eric Simonson’s play set in 1904 Pittsburgh

May 7 – 31, 2009

Speak American is set in 1904 Pittsburgh where a group of newly immigrated Slovak, Bulgarian, and Polish steelworkers are enrolled in an English class taught by a plucky beginner. Through the teacher’s dealings with the class and their boss, we are caught up in their indomitable will and dreams of a better life.

Eric Simonson is an American writer and director in theatre, film and opera. His film A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin won the 2005 Academy Award for short subject documentary.

PRESS/OPENING NIGHT

Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 8 pm

EASTERN EUROPEAN NIGHT
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 8 pm

Regular Run Schedule

Tues. at 7 pm; Wed. thru Fri. at 8 pm; Sat. at 5:30 & 9 pm; Sun. at 2 pm

Where: City Theatre, one block off Carson at Bingham and 13th Streets, South Side.

Tickets

$17 to $60

Students and age 25 and younger may reserve $17 tickets in advance or may purchase rush tickets for $10 cash or $17 with a credit card at the Box Office beginning two hours before showtime.

Seniors (age 60 and older) may purchase $17 rush tickets at the Box Office beginning two hours before showtime.

Groups of 10 or more receive significant discounts. Call Mike McLaughlin at 412.431.4400 ext. 286 or email: mmclaughlin@citytheatrecompany.org

Tickets are available at 412.431.CITY (2489) or CityTheatreCompany.org

2009-03-20T11:46:00.003-04:00

March Madness for Genealogists

Basketball is in my blood--thanks to my father who was a star player in his day. I also played the sport for a few years and was the point guard for my high school team. These days, I no longer chase a basketball up and down the court, but rather spend my days chasing down my ancestors, calling genealogical plays from my laptop. But this time of year I turn my attention back to the sport and join the many legions of college basketball fans who are caught up in the phenomenon known as “March Madness”—cheering on, bracketing, and obsessively following their favorite NCAA teams to the “big dance." But as genealogists we can take a page out of the B-ball fans’ playbooks and follow the path to our ancestors. Here are five quick tips to celebrate “March Madness” genealogy style!

1. Build your team. If you haven’t started building your family tree—now’s the time to do so! If you already have a family tree created in your favorite software program, consider sharing it with other family members who can help fill in the blanks. There are many free sites out there where you can build your family tree online for free. To read reviews of various sites by No1Reviews, click here.

2. Call some plays. The teams making it to the final four in college basketball successfully execute the plays designed by their coaches. In genealogy, a solid research strategy is the equivalent of a great play on the court. When searching for an ancestor, write down your goals, and note who, what, when, where, and why. Then jot down the resources you will need to get the answers you seek and where to find them (e.g. online database, courthouse, vital records office, family history library microfilm, etc.)

3. Practice, practice, practice. You wouldn’t go into a championship game without practicing. The same is true for genealogy. The more investigating you do, the better you’ll become at the research process. Read the genealogy magazines and Blogs to find out what new resources are available, as well as for tips on how to more effectively search existing records or databases. Don’t be afraid to immerse yourself in the process. Try every possibility and don’t give up if you don’t immediately get the desired results.

4. Full court press. You may need to schedule some intense sleuthing sessions—perhaps a few hours in the early morning, evening, or on the weekend to put in some quality time looking for your ancestors. Perhaps you can pick one particular online database (e.g. Ancestry, Footnote, FamilySearch, or GenealogyBank) and really explore it thoroughly. Repeat previous searches using different criteria to see if you may have missed something the first time around.

5. Celebrate your victories! Be sure to celebrate each finding, no matter how small. The genealogy “happy dance” is universal. Share your good news with your family via your Geni account, on a Blog, or with other researchers via social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook; or post updates using Twitter.

Just as college basketball fans show their enthusiasm about the road to the final four, many genealogists are just a passionate about their favorite pastime. If you’re “mad” about your ancestors, don’t sit on the bench cheering from the sidelines. Get in the game and make something happen with your family history today!

2009-02-20T22:46:00.002-05:00

Genealogy Gems Podcast

A big thanks to Lisa Louise Cooke for having me as a guest on the Genealogy Gems Podcast (Epsisode 59) http://genealogygemspodcast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=433572
where I got to talk about GenClass. It's always a pleasure to chat with Lisa.

2009-02-16T21:58:00.002-05:00

2009 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference

I'm honored to be an invited speaker for the 2009 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference. Below is an announcement regarding the conference, which will be the society's 50th anniversary celebration.

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The Ohio Genealogical Society will hold its 2009 Conference on 2-4 Apr 2009 at the Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio. The theme is "Finding Genealogical Gold in the Streams of History."
With this conference, OGS is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Because of this milestone, the society will kick off the conference with a Golden Anniversary Banquet on Thursday, April 2 from 7 to 9 pm. Guest speaker will be Ian Frazier, author of Family, a book about researching ancestors. In it, the Ohio-born author talks about his own ancestors on a personal level, telling what he learned about how they grew up, courted, made a living, and died, and about their individual achievements and disappointments.

The conference program features 38 speakers in 68 presentations and three workshops. The conference will also include inductions of new members into the three OGS lineage societies: First Families of Ohio, Settlers and Builders of Ohio, and the Society of Civil War Families of Ohio.

Huron is conveniently located midway between Toledo and Cleveland, with easy access from State Route 2 and the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90).

The Ohio Genealogical Society, headquartered in Mansfield, is the largest state genealogical society in the country, with over 6,000 members, 95 chapters, nearly 35,000 books and a lending library with more than 2,000 titles and publications. Its mission is to meet the educational needs of its members and the general public through the acquisition, preservation, and dissemination of genealogical and historical information.

For more information, go to the society website at www.ogs.org. A conference brochure is available for download on the website.

2009-01-19T12:01:00.004-05:00

Pitt Archivists Uncover the Past with Old Mining Maps

I saw this article in the Monday, January 19, 2009 of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

University of Pittsburgh archivists are using humidifiers, muslin fabric and Magic Rub erasers to recover valuable and potentially lifesaving information from cracked and faded coal industry maps, some more than a century old.

The work is part of an ongoing effort to catalog, conserve and prepare the maps, some dating to the 1850s, for a statewide digital database that can be used by the industry and the public.

Pitt announced last week that $200,000 has been pledged to facilitate the Consol Energy Mine Map Preservation Project. Consol has put up $100,000, the state Department of Environmental Protection is giving $75,000, and the federal Office of Surface Mining is chipping in $25,000.

"These maps are not only historically significant, they also serve as vital sources of information to improve public safety, protect the environment, safeguard active miners and improve economic development," said Thomas Shope, director of OSM's Appalachian Region.

The bulk of the maps, along with mining logs, records, survey books, mine artifacts and photographs, were donated by Consol to the Pitt archives from 1991 to 2004. Those materials date from the 1890s through the first half of the 20th century and include more than 8,000 individual maps.

To continue reading this article, click here.

2009-01-03T11:53:00.002-05:00

Research Resolutions

The start of every New Year is a time for reflection about our personal and professional accomplishments during the previous 12 months. It's also the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate and identify areas for improvement. You can also use January to set some family history research resolutions. Here are five possibilities:

1. Get Some Goals – Formulate one or more specific research goals. What do you want to learn? Your ancestor's marriage date? His spouses name? Finding great-grandpa's immigration date/passenger list? Be as specific as possible.

2. Set Your Strategy – Record as much as you can from original documents and records. Include names and spelling variations, family relationships, dates of birth, marriage, and death. Make guesses about what you already know (estimate when your ancestors married; speculate on the spouses name; identify a range of possible immigration dates, etc.).

3. Seek Your Sources – Research which records will likely prove your hypotheses. Find out if they're available, where to get them, and in what format. List all options. Then, decide on the order in which you'll seek the records, and how to get them.

4. Document, Document, Document – It's often said that genealogy without documentation is mythology. Cite all of your sources carefully. For guidance, consult Elizabeth Shown Mills books, Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian ($16.95 US) and Evidence Explained:
Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace ($49.95 US for Hardcover, or $24.95 PDF version available via download from Footnote).

5. Review, Revise, Recharge – Review notes from your family history conversations, your genealogical software, and collected documents. Then, make detailed notes, and add any new data to your charts. Revise/update as necessary and make changes to your approach.

You can set additional goals, but these five should get you off and running.

Resolve to make 2009 your most productive research year ever!

2008-12-29T20:31:00.003-05:00

New Format for GenClass!

GenClass will be experimenting with a new and improved format for its online Genealogy classes. Each class will be designed as an independent study where you work at your own pace on eight lessons (two lessons per week), and interact with your instructor via e-mail. Optional class chats may also be scheduled at the instructor's discretion.

All classes begin on the first of each month and end on the 28th of each month.

You'll still see different courses offered each month and upon registration/payment, you will receive an e-mail from GenClass confirming your registration. Lessons are sent via e-mail and the instructor will be available for the duration of the class to answer your questions also via e-mail.

Think of it as having your own personal genealogy tutor!

The GenClass instructors are excited about this new format.

If there's a course you've thinking about taking, now is the perfect time! Click here to see the classes offered in January and February.

2008-12-21T21:18:00.003-05:00

Genealogy Gems Podcast: Family History Made Easy

Recently, I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Lisa Louise Cooke, host of the GenealogyGems Podcast for her Family History Made Easy Podcast. I got a chance to talk about my reasons for researching my family history and what I've learned along the way.

Click here to listen to my segment. A big thanks to Lisa! It was fun!

2008-11-24T21:40:00.003-05:00

NPR Joins StoryCorps in Celebrating the National Day of Listening - November 28

This announcement comes in from StoryCorps.

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As part of an effort to celebrate StoryCorps' National Day of Listening, several NPRprograms will feature hosts and correspondents interviewing their own familymembers, friends, and familiar faces. Starting November 22 until Thanksgiving Day,tune into NPR and get inspired to record your own Do-It-Yourself interview thisThanksgiving!

Visit http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org to learn how to participate.

2008-11-04T16:19:00.003-05:00

VOTE!

I haven't posted anything on this blog for quite some time - just so very busy that I haven't had time.

Today's posting is a simple one: VOTE!

I cast my ballot this morning.

My grandfather, John Figlar, who was born in Austria-Hungary, became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1938. He took the privilege of being able to vote very seriously. He used to tell his children, "You fellas (regardless of whether they were male or female) need to vote."

So, today, I quote "pap-pap" - "You fellas, go vote!"

2008-09-30T07:35:00.002-04:00

How the Rusyns Could Save Civilization
Pittsburgh City Paper Article

Glad to see the Rusyns getting some press time.

The September 25, 2008 issue of the Pittsburgh City Paper published the following article, "How the Rusyns Could Save Civilization," by Chris Potter.

"Of all of the ethnic groups that have settled in Pittsburgh, few are as mysterious as the Carpatho-Rusyns. So convoluted is their history, so mysterious their origins, that many Rusyns are mysteries even to themselves. No one even knows precisely how many Rusyns there are -- though some estimate their numbers at 2 million -- in part because Rusyn identity has been suppressed for centuries. It's not just possible to work alongside a Rusyn without knowing it; it's possible for the Rusyn not to know it, either..."Click here to continue reading this article.

2008-09-22T21:24:00.003-04:00

Southern California Genealogy Society Changes 2009 Jamboree Dates

The 40th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will now be held Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, 2009.

The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree is the largest genealogical event on the West Coast.

This year, the ethnic focus will be on the British Isles (English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh). For more information, click here.

2008-09-20T20:11:00.002-04:00

Family History-themed TV

I really don't watch much television these days due to work, writing, speaking engagements and teaching which keep me pretty busy (although I do admit to really liking Mad Men on AMC--up for several Emmy awards tomorrow night...), but, I happened to run across on MSN Entertainment a guide to new Fall shows.

I know many genealogists are anticipating the debut of the American version of the popular Who Do You Think You Are? series slated to run on NBC, but below are a couple of other shows that have a family or family-history theme that will roll out this Fall.

Fall Shows 2008: New Highlights

Sept. 6: "The Locator" (9 p.m., WE)

"In this feel-good unscripted series, Troy Dunn, who was inspired by his own search for his mother's birth parents, helps those in need track down people who have been previously deemed "unfindable." (WE)"

Sept. 30: "Opportunity Knocks" (8 p.m., ABC)

"Rather than building a set on a soundstage for this new game show, the set will come to contestants. Host J.D. Roth will knock on a family's door and invite them to play the game, of which the set will then be erected on their front lawn. Questions are based on how well the family members know each other, with correct answers yielding a new refrigerator rolled right into the kitchen or a new car driven into the garage. The show is executive produced by Ashton Kutcher. (ABC)"

I will be interested to check out both of these shows.

2008-09-20T20:06:00.002-04:00

Back to Blogging

This Blog has been silent for a couple of weeks. Mostly because of work, and travel for talks, but also with family stuff such as attending the funeral of my uncle, Joe Figlar, last week.

I hope to start posting again on a more regular basis.

2008-09-02T22:43:00.002-04:00

Library grant to preserve steel industry archives

Caught this on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette site today...Being a Pittsburgh girl, I am really happy to read about this effort.

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

By Bob Hoover, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, founded with money from the steel industry, yesterday announced an ambitious project to preserve its archive of Pittsburgh's iron and steel business.

The impetus for the project is a $600,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The money will fund a three-year program to digitalize the library's 400,000 pages documenting the area's historic role in the production of industrial metals.

Click here to read the rest of the article.

2008-08-31T18:35:00.002-04:00

Last Chance: September Courses on GenClass

There's still time to sign up for September classes at GenClass.com. Each class lasts four weeks and costs $34.50. Choose from:

09-Jewish Genealogy: Internet (Part 2)
This class builds on the basics course, providing detailed information about search engines, general genealogy sites, Jewish genealogy sites.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Adoption Investigative Class - September 1, 2008
Detailed search advice and assistance for successfully locating and reuniting adoptees and birth families.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Brick Wall Research - September 1, 2008
Brick Walls are common in genealogy. Learn tips, tricks, solutions and strategies to bust through them.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Lost Friends and Family Investigative Class - September 1, 2008
Detailed search advice and assistance on the methods to use for successfully tracing "lost" relatives and friends.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Native American Genealogy - September 1, 2008
Learn how to start your research for your Native American Ancestors.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Organizing Your Family History - September 1, 2008
Learn the techniques to ensure efficient organisation of your research.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2007

09-Scottish Genealogy - September 1, 2008
This extensive class will provide a detailed description of what you need to know to track your Scottish ancestry.

Duration:4 Weeks from September 1, 2008

09-Research in the Great Lakes States - September 1, 2008
This course will focus on generalized and locality specific resources of six area states -Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Click here to register!