You can find genealogy information in The American Memory Collection of the Library of Congress.
To see if information about your ancestors is included anywhere in American Memory, enter your family name in the search box at the top of each American Memory page. Serious genealogical researchers will also want to consult the bibliographies, research guides, and Web links available online from the Library's Local History and Genealogy Reading Room.
To find American Memory collections specifically devoted to city, state, or regional subjects, you can browse the collections in a variety of ways. To find information about a specific place, enter the name in the search box at the top of any American Memory page. Also check the home pages of each of the books and other printed texts, American Memory collections of books and other printed texts, so that wherever possible you can search the full text of their documents.
For example, you will find 48 items about Glenview in the American Memory collection.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Genealogy Blog Finder
The Genealogy Blog Finder is produced by The Genealogue ("genealogy news you can't possibly use") which is an entertaining yet thought-provoking web site.
The Genealogy Blog Finder is for people who love and appreciate genealogy blogs.
I will help you find the most current discussions of issues and events in the world of genealogy. You can find out which blogs were most recently updated; the most recently added new blogs; and who is blogging where.
The blogs are classified into a huge number of categories, such as news, locations, technology, queries, obituaries, single surnames, and many more...so you can find a blog on any topic in genealogy.
The Genealogy Blog Finder is for people who love and appreciate genealogy blogs.
I will help you find the most current discussions of issues and events in the world of genealogy. You can find out which blogs were most recently updated; the most recently added new blogs; and who is blogging where.
The blogs are classified into a huge number of categories, such as news, locations, technology, queries, obituaries, single surnames, and many more...so you can find a blog on any topic in genealogy.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sirius Genealogy 2.0
Sirius Genealogy 2.0 is an online community for professional and amateur genealogists who want to learn more about using technology in the genealogy effort.
This is not a site where you can build your family tree, nor perform in depth research on your family, although they do have a few tools that can be used for that purpose.
Sirius Genealogy 2.0 is a place to learn, collaborate and teach fellow enthusiasts all about using technology in your genealogical quest.
They provide a newsletter for which you can sign up. and a way to consult an expert.
Useful tools conveniently gathered in one place include a calendar of events, cousin calculator, time capsule, google gadgets for genealogists. people finder, reviews, tips and tricks, and more.
The home page displays featured genealogical info that iseducational and informative.
You can also set up an account, and add your group or organization to the directory.
This is not a site where you can build your family tree, nor perform in depth research on your family, although they do have a few tools that can be used for that purpose.
Sirius Genealogy 2.0 is a place to learn, collaborate and teach fellow enthusiasts all about using technology in your genealogical quest.
They provide a newsletter for which you can sign up. and a way to consult an expert.
Useful tools conveniently gathered in one place include a calendar of events, cousin calculator, time capsule, google gadgets for genealogists. people finder, reviews, tips and tricks, and more.
The home page displays featured genealogical info that iseducational and informative.
You can also set up an account, and add your group or organization to the directory.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Online Newspaper Resources
On Saturday, May 16, Ralph Beaudoin will tell you how to "Find That Obituary!" in a presentation about online newspaper resources.
The meeting will take place at the Schaumburg Township District Library.
This announcment, along with other local genealogy news and informative articles, is in the May 2009 issue of the CAGG-NI Newsletter. Look for it in the Genealogy Reference section of the Glenview Public Library.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The USCIS Genealogy Program is a fee-for-service program providing family historians and other researchers with timely access to historical immigration and naturalization records.
The Program offers two services:
1--Index Search: Using biographical information provided by the researcher, USCIS searches its historical immigration and naturalization record indices for citations related to a specific immigrant. Search results (record citations) are returned to the researcher, along with instructions on how to request the file(s) from USCIS or the National Archives. Fee: $20.00.
2--Record Copy Request: Researchers with valid record citations (USCIS file numbers), gained through a USCIS Genealogy Program index search or through independent research, may request copies of historical immigration and naturalization records. Fee: $20.00/$35.00
(depending on the record type). Records can include Naturalization Certificate Files, Alien Registration Forms, Visa files, Registry Files, and Alien Files.
Due to the tremendous number of requests received when this program became available, they are currently still answering requests received in mid-February 2009 or earlier.
Along the right column of the web page you will find importqant links to detailed information, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions about this service, and how to make a genealogy request.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Portals to the World
Portals to the World is a collection of the best electronic resources on the nations of the world selected by Library of Congress subject experts
This site provides one-stop shopping for your international information needs. Along with links to embassies, travel tips, background on world events, culture, and directories, there are also links to the best genealogical information.
This site provides one-stop shopping for your international information needs. Along with links to embassies, travel tips, background on world events, culture, and directories, there are also links to the best genealogical information.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Footnote + Facebook = I Remember
At Footnote, original historical documents are combined with social networking.
Footnote has launched the I Remember application on Facebook to help people remember people who are important to them.
On January 10, 2007, the National Archives and Footnote launched a project to digitize historic documents that were previously available on microfilm..
Contributions using I Remember on Facebook will also be accessible on Footnote.
Members can upload their own pictures, stories, etc. to Footnote, and link them to entries in the Social Security Death Index andthe U.S. Census.
The digitized materials will also be available at no charge in National Archives research rooms in Washington D.C. and regional facilities across the country. In five years, all images digitized through this agreement will be available at no charge through the National Archives web site.
You need to subscribe to Footnote in order to vire the images, but not for limited access to text.
Footnote has launched the I Remember application on Facebook to help people remember people who are important to them.
On January 10, 2007, the National Archives and Footnote launched a project to digitize historic documents that were previously available on microfilm..
Contributions using I Remember on Facebook will also be accessible on Footnote.
Members can upload their own pictures, stories, etc. to Footnote, and link them to entries in the Social Security Death Index andthe U.S. Census.
The digitized materials will also be available at no charge in National Archives research rooms in Washington D.C. and regional facilities across the country. In five years, all images digitized through this agreement will be available at no charge through the National Archives web site.
You need to subscribe to Footnote in order to vire the images, but not for limited access to text.
Monday, May 4, 2009
NSGS Meeting, May 9
The North Suburban Genealogical Society will meet at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview IL, on Saturday, May 9.
Jane Lahey will conduct a problem solving session at 1 PM.
There will be a business meeting at 1:50 PM.
Craig Pfannkuche will do a presentation about cemetery records at 2 PM.
Jane Lahey will conduct a problem solving session at 1 PM.
There will be a business meeting at 1:50 PM.
Craig Pfannkuche will do a presentation about cemetery records at 2 PM.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
May 9 Class at Great Lakes Regional Archive
The Great Lakes Regional Archive lists classes on its Public Programs Calendar.
Coming up on May 9: Using Court Records to Find Local and Family History.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: National Archives - Great Lakes Region
Fees: $10.00
Archivists from the Great Lakes Region and the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives will give an overview of how court records can be used to uncover a wealth of information about people's lives as well as the social, legal and economic issues that brought them to court.
Advance registration is encouraged to guarantee a seat will be available for you. Groups and classes can be accommodated by special arrangement.
Time and Dates in Genealogy
Day of the Week Calculator offers a quick and easy way to verify the day of week indicated by a certain date. Enter the date to calculate the day of the week for an historic or future year.
You can also calculate the time elapsed between dates by using the Duration Calculator. Among other things, it can be used find how many days old your ancestor was when a certain event took place, and the weekday they were born
You can also calculate the time elapsed between dates by using the Duration Calculator. Among other things, it can be used find how many days old your ancestor was when a certain event took place, and the weekday they were born
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