FamilySearch is a free website that provides genealogical records and family history resources to help people learn about their ancestors. It has over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records stored underground in a granite vault in Utah. The website allows users to search records, build a family tree, and access additional resources like historical maps, newspapers archives, and family history courses. It also has an extensive wiki that provides research guidance on researching different locations worldwide. Users can contribute to the wiki and help index genealogical records from over 500 projects in many languages.
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world and provides the largest free genealogy website. It gathers, preserves, and shares genealogy records from around the world to help people learn about their family history through free online access to resources and research assistance available at over 4,500 family history centers worldwide. FamilySearch offers a vast collection of digital genealogy records, family trees, research guides and classes, and tools for indexing records to expand free access to historical records.
This document provides tips for researching family history, including starting with immediate family by collecting documents and interviewing relatives, creating family group sheets, using census records, church records, cemetery records, and resources available at the local historical society library and online. The key steps are to gather primary sources like birth, death, and marriage certificates and records from census, churches, and cemeteries to build an accurate family tree.
The document discusses new techniques for genealogy research, including improved access to digitized historical records online and new search capabilities on genealogy websites. It highlights three websites - Ancestry.com, Mocavo.com, and MyHeritage.com - that offer advanced automated searches of records and matching of user family trees to find potential relatives. MyHeritage.com is discussed in depth, with descriptions of its large collections of international records, tools for building an online family tree, and methods for searching records and comparing family tree information.
Helping Genealogists Climb Family Trees June 2008Elise C. Cole
This presentation discusses how libraries can attract and serve genealogists. It covers developing a genealogy service commitment, teaching genealogy basics and resources to patrons, partnering with community groups, and utilizing Web 2.0 tools. The presenter provides examples of free genealogy charts, websites for Canadian and international research, and ways librarians can stay informed on new resources through blogs and newsletters. Attending training opportunities is also recommended to improve genealogy knowledge and services.
This document discusses four trends accelerating change in U.S. museums in 2016: indoor navigation, new technologies like 360 video and VR/AR/MR, external pressure from grassroots initiatives, and internal pressure to undergo digital transformation. It provides examples of how museums are implementing indoor navigation apps, using new technologies to enhance visitor experiences, and responding to activist campaigns. It also examines how museums are shifting to network organizational models and the challenges of building a digital culture within institutions.
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world and provides the largest free genealogy website. It gathers, preserves, and shares genealogy records from around the world to help people learn about their family history through free online access to resources and research assistance available at over 4,500 family history centers worldwide. FamilySearch offers a vast collection of digital genealogy records, family trees, research guides and classes, and tools for indexing records to expand free access to historical records.
This document provides tips for researching family history, including starting with immediate family by collecting documents and interviewing relatives, creating family group sheets, using census records, church records, cemetery records, and resources available at the local historical society library and online. The key steps are to gather primary sources like birth, death, and marriage certificates and records from census, churches, and cemeteries to build an accurate family tree.
The document discusses new techniques for genealogy research, including improved access to digitized historical records online and new search capabilities on genealogy websites. It highlights three websites - Ancestry.com, Mocavo.com, and MyHeritage.com - that offer advanced automated searches of records and matching of user family trees to find potential relatives. MyHeritage.com is discussed in depth, with descriptions of its large collections of international records, tools for building an online family tree, and methods for searching records and comparing family tree information.
Helping Genealogists Climb Family Trees June 2008Elise C. Cole
This presentation discusses how libraries can attract and serve genealogists. It covers developing a genealogy service commitment, teaching genealogy basics and resources to patrons, partnering with community groups, and utilizing Web 2.0 tools. The presenter provides examples of free genealogy charts, websites for Canadian and international research, and ways librarians can stay informed on new resources through blogs and newsletters. Attending training opportunities is also recommended to improve genealogy knowledge and services.
This document discusses four trends accelerating change in U.S. museums in 2016: indoor navigation, new technologies like 360 video and VR/AR/MR, external pressure from grassroots initiatives, and internal pressure to undergo digital transformation. It provides examples of how museums are implementing indoor navigation apps, using new technologies to enhance visitor experiences, and responding to activist campaigns. It also examines how museums are shifting to network organizational models and the challenges of building a digital culture within institutions.
The DPLA and NY Heritage for Tech Camp 2014Larry Naukam
This is an introduction to the Digital Public Library of America and to New York Heritage. It was put together for showing these web sites to school media librarians and others, an helping them to use it more effectively. It may also be used to find items for use in the Common Core curriculum.
This document summarizes an orientation session for first-year students on using library resources. It introduces the various formats of information like books, streaming media, articles and databases. It emphasizes that information is created for different purposes and searching for information is an exploration. It demonstrates how to use the discovery tool Summon to broadly search and deeply explore various information sources. It reviews where to find books, journals, databases and help in the library and encourages students to ask questions.
The document discusses the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), which aggregates metadata from cultural heritage institutions to make their digital collections more discoverable. It describes DPLA as a portal for discovery, a platform to build upon, and a strong public option. DPLA gets funding from private foundations and public agencies. It went live in 2013 and allows users to explore collections through time and place or curated exhibits. Cultural institutions contribute content through hubs. DPLA's API allows innovative apps to access millions of items. The goal is to maximize discovery and use of collections from libraries, archives and museums.
The document discusses tools for preserving family history in the 21st century. It recommends keeping family history records both on paper and digitally, as well as publishing information and mailing copies to relatives. It also emphasizes using online genealogy resources like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Google Books, Internet Archive, and GenealogyBank.com to compile and store family tree information in the cloud for permanent access from any location.
This document describes the XOVis learning analytics and visualization tool. XOVis collects metadata from students' work on their laptops to provide insights into learning and engagement. Student work is stored locally and then synced across schools and to the cloud using CouchDB and eventual consistency. This allows analytics even when internet is unavailable. XOVis processing and reporting is done both at local school appliances and in the cloud. The goal is to help educators better understand learning through visualized analytics on student computer usage.
Presentation given on March 17, 2012. Presentation rounds up and examines the best genealogy websites of 2012 available for researchers to use. List includes paid and free websites.
Urban Archaeology Session 8: Add-on - Genealogy and Family HistoryNicole Beale
This document provides information on genealogy and family history research, including definitions, websites, government and library repositories, organizations, databases, formats and software for building and sharing family trees. Key resources mentioned include Ancestry.com, Findmypast, FamilySearch, National Archives, Society of Genealogists and GEDCOM file format for storing genealogy data on computers. Free and paid software options are listed for constructing, visualizing and sharing family trees online and on mobile devices.
Pizza and genealogy - RRLC presenationLarry Naukam
This document provides an overview of genealogical research resources on the web. It discusses starting your research with yourself and working backwards, noting all facts found along the way. Various source types are mentioned, including census records, military records, yearbooks, directories, libraries, and indexes to original records. Both online and physical resources are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of online resources are provided. The document stresses evaluating evidence and not accepting all information at face value. It also mentions genealogy software and forms for keeping records organized.
MOOCs, Boutique Subjects, and Marginal ApproachesRebecca Davis
This roundtable addresses what happens to marginal approaches (e.g., feminist, queer, disability, racial) and boutique subjects (e.g., medieval studies) in the MOOC paradigm.
The family history world in 10 years timeDick Eastman
Within the next 10 years, genealogy is expected to change significantly due to increased digitization of records and a shifting audience. More records will become available online, allowing access from any device at any time. New collaborative software will be developed for online research. Younger genealogists will have different interests than traditional researchers, such as focusing on individual stories rather than complete family trees. Libraries will transition entirely to digital formats within 10 years. Societies and individuals will play a role in making local records and histories publicly available online.
While “big data” allow researchers to capture detailed accounts of social behavior, generalized inference from these data are fundamentally limited by temporal censoring. “Long data” gleaned from historical archives capture patterns of behavior going back decades or centuries and allow us to analyze the evolution of institutions that have shaped and been shaped by major historical events. Organizations publish annual records like historical directories going back centuries that contain rich relational data about affiliations and appointments about populations with well-defined boundaries. Using data from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and Annuario Pontificio of the Roman Catholic Church, we identify a variety of interactions related to co-location, affiliation, and relationships for two influential institutions going back to the late eighteenth century. We identify regularities in the structures of these networks across time and compare changes in these networks as they react to major events such as wars and long-term historical trends such as industrialization and globalization. Our findings have implications for prevailing historical and sociological interpretations of social structure as well as for forecasting changes to these influential institutions.
This document discusses how libraries can use foursquare to engage patrons. It begins with an introduction to foursquare, noting it has over 10 million users and 1 billion check-ins. It then discusses best practices for libraries including listening to patrons, participating on foursquare, being transparent, establishing policies, and planning campaigns. It also covers how libraries can claim and brand their venue page, and ideas for rewarding patrons who check-in. The goal is to illustrate how foursquare can help libraries connect with and provide value to their communities.
Cyber-Age Genealogy discusses how genealogy research has changed in the digital age. It provides an overview of commercial databases, free genealogy websites, genealogy blogs and social media, digitized books and records, and mobile apps for genealogy research. Key topics covered include defining genealogy terms, sampling the best free online resources like FamilySearch and Cyndi's List, using social networks like Facebook and Twitter, and keeping up with current trends in digital genealogy publishing and mobile access.
Digging for Your Roots 2012: Heritage Quest DatabaseMay Chan
Updated version of 2008 presentation. More screenshots as well as focus on some of the other features of HQ, including Revolutionary War Record & U.S. Serial Set.
The DPLA and NY Heritage for Tech Camp 2014Larry Naukam
This is an introduction to the Digital Public Library of America and to New York Heritage. It was put together for showing these web sites to school media librarians and others, an helping them to use it more effectively. It may also be used to find items for use in the Common Core curriculum.
This document summarizes an orientation session for first-year students on using library resources. It introduces the various formats of information like books, streaming media, articles and databases. It emphasizes that information is created for different purposes and searching for information is an exploration. It demonstrates how to use the discovery tool Summon to broadly search and deeply explore various information sources. It reviews where to find books, journals, databases and help in the library and encourages students to ask questions.
The document discusses the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), which aggregates metadata from cultural heritage institutions to make their digital collections more discoverable. It describes DPLA as a portal for discovery, a platform to build upon, and a strong public option. DPLA gets funding from private foundations and public agencies. It went live in 2013 and allows users to explore collections through time and place or curated exhibits. Cultural institutions contribute content through hubs. DPLA's API allows innovative apps to access millions of items. The goal is to maximize discovery and use of collections from libraries, archives and museums.
The document discusses tools for preserving family history in the 21st century. It recommends keeping family history records both on paper and digitally, as well as publishing information and mailing copies to relatives. It also emphasizes using online genealogy resources like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Google Books, Internet Archive, and GenealogyBank.com to compile and store family tree information in the cloud for permanent access from any location.
This document describes the XOVis learning analytics and visualization tool. XOVis collects metadata from students' work on their laptops to provide insights into learning and engagement. Student work is stored locally and then synced across schools and to the cloud using CouchDB and eventual consistency. This allows analytics even when internet is unavailable. XOVis processing and reporting is done both at local school appliances and in the cloud. The goal is to help educators better understand learning through visualized analytics on student computer usage.
Presentation given on March 17, 2012. Presentation rounds up and examines the best genealogy websites of 2012 available for researchers to use. List includes paid and free websites.
Urban Archaeology Session 8: Add-on - Genealogy and Family HistoryNicole Beale
This document provides information on genealogy and family history research, including definitions, websites, government and library repositories, organizations, databases, formats and software for building and sharing family trees. Key resources mentioned include Ancestry.com, Findmypast, FamilySearch, National Archives, Society of Genealogists and GEDCOM file format for storing genealogy data on computers. Free and paid software options are listed for constructing, visualizing and sharing family trees online and on mobile devices.
Pizza and genealogy - RRLC presenationLarry Naukam
This document provides an overview of genealogical research resources on the web. It discusses starting your research with yourself and working backwards, noting all facts found along the way. Various source types are mentioned, including census records, military records, yearbooks, directories, libraries, and indexes to original records. Both online and physical resources are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of online resources are provided. The document stresses evaluating evidence and not accepting all information at face value. It also mentions genealogy software and forms for keeping records organized.
MOOCs, Boutique Subjects, and Marginal ApproachesRebecca Davis
This roundtable addresses what happens to marginal approaches (e.g., feminist, queer, disability, racial) and boutique subjects (e.g., medieval studies) in the MOOC paradigm.
The family history world in 10 years timeDick Eastman
Within the next 10 years, genealogy is expected to change significantly due to increased digitization of records and a shifting audience. More records will become available online, allowing access from any device at any time. New collaborative software will be developed for online research. Younger genealogists will have different interests than traditional researchers, such as focusing on individual stories rather than complete family trees. Libraries will transition entirely to digital formats within 10 years. Societies and individuals will play a role in making local records and histories publicly available online.
While “big data” allow researchers to capture detailed accounts of social behavior, generalized inference from these data are fundamentally limited by temporal censoring. “Long data” gleaned from historical archives capture patterns of behavior going back decades or centuries and allow us to analyze the evolution of institutions that have shaped and been shaped by major historical events. Organizations publish annual records like historical directories going back centuries that contain rich relational data about affiliations and appointments about populations with well-defined boundaries. Using data from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and Annuario Pontificio of the Roman Catholic Church, we identify a variety of interactions related to co-location, affiliation, and relationships for two influential institutions going back to the late eighteenth century. We identify regularities in the structures of these networks across time and compare changes in these networks as they react to major events such as wars and long-term historical trends such as industrialization and globalization. Our findings have implications for prevailing historical and sociological interpretations of social structure as well as for forecasting changes to these influential institutions.
This document discusses how libraries can use foursquare to engage patrons. It begins with an introduction to foursquare, noting it has over 10 million users and 1 billion check-ins. It then discusses best practices for libraries including listening to patrons, participating on foursquare, being transparent, establishing policies, and planning campaigns. It also covers how libraries can claim and brand their venue page, and ideas for rewarding patrons who check-in. The goal is to illustrate how foursquare can help libraries connect with and provide value to their communities.
Cyber-Age Genealogy discusses how genealogy research has changed in the digital age. It provides an overview of commercial databases, free genealogy websites, genealogy blogs and social media, digitized books and records, and mobile apps for genealogy research. Key topics covered include defining genealogy terms, sampling the best free online resources like FamilySearch and Cyndi's List, using social networks like Facebook and Twitter, and keeping up with current trends in digital genealogy publishing and mobile access.
Digging for Your Roots 2012: Heritage Quest DatabaseMay Chan
Updated version of 2008 presentation. More screenshots as well as focus on some of the other features of HQ, including Revolutionary War Record & U.S. Serial Set.
4 revelations genealogy study (83 slides) non government sitesjspeir
This document discusses non-government genealogical research sites. It begins by describing the FamilySearch site maintained by the LDS Church, which contains over 3 billion genealogical records. It also mentions FamilySearch centers that provide research assistance. Several other sites are then outlined, including websites focused on African American, Native American, Canadian, European, and immigration research. The document concludes with recommendations for genealogy software programs and books.
Beginning African American Family History ResearchThom Reed
Danielle Batson, AG®, MLS, presented this information at the AAHGS Utah Chapter research series on February 28, 2015. This presentation focuses on African American research from 1865 (after the Civil War) to the present. Danielle teaches, to be successful in locating your ancestors back to slavery, you must first locate any and all records for your ancestor and each of their family members (parents, siblings, etc.). Verification of information and finding additional clues on other family members’ records are essential in identifying your ancestors correctly. It will also help in determining possible slave owners.
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This document provides information about genealogy resources from ProQuest. It begins with an overview of ProQuest as a company and describes some of their major genealogy databases like HeritageQuest Online, Ancestry Library Edition, historical newspapers, and maps. The document then discusses ProQuest's partnership with NewspaperARCHIVE and how those digitized historical newspapers fit within ProQuest's offerings. It concludes by promoting some new genealogy training resources available on ProQuest's website.
Libraries and archives contain secondary sources that should be verified using primary sources when possible. Public, university, genealogical society, and state libraries all contain genealogical resources. The Family History Library has the largest collection of genealogical records from around the world, accessible online and through local Family History Centers. Researchers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with library policies and resources to efficiently conduct research.
Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st CenturyGenealogyBank
Discover the top genealogy websites for family history research in this "Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st Century" PowerPoint deck.
This slide presentation lists many modern genealogy research websites that offer ample genealogical resources you can use to uncover and store information about your family tree online.
The genealogy website PPT presentation was delivered by Tom Kemp of GenealogyBank.com at the 2013 Family History Expo conference in St. George, Utah.
Genealogy in the Age of Technology - More advanced genealogy talk covering commercial products such as Ancestry.com as well as quality free sites like FamilySearch.org. Also covers social media use in genealogy.
This document announces a free genealogy workshop with two parts held at the East Room of a library on January 18th and 25th. Part I will cover the library's subscription databases like Heritage Quest and how to access them. Part II will cover state-provided databases. The presenter, Cynthia Hesser, will explain what unique resources are available in the databases and provide tips for research. Handouts will be available.
Genealogy is the study of family pedigrees and the descent of families. It involves researching records like birth, marriage, death, census, military, and church records to trace family lineages back through generations. There are many reasons to research a family tree, such as remembering the past, passing on knowledge to future generations, reconnecting with family, and discovering roots. Good places to start include talking to family members, checking family bibles for recorded events, and examining various types of records. Resources for genealogical research include libraries, archives, churches, courthouses, online databases, and genealogy websites.
This document provides instructions for accessing and using the Alexander Street (ProQuest) Black Thought and Culture database through the Dominican University library. It describes the database as containing over 100,000 pages of writings by major African American leaders over 250 years of history. It also provides step-by-step directions for logging into the database through the library website using a Dominican University network ID and password. Contact information is included for library research assistance.
The document discusses various types of compiled genealogical sources including family histories, local histories, biographical works, genealogical periodicals, and special manuscript collections. It provides examples of each type of source and notes that while compiled sources can provide useful clues, their reliability must be verified through primary sources. Limitations of compiled sources include accessibility, reliability due to errors, and lack of documentation of sources. Additional resources for finding compiled sources are also listed.
FamilySearch has changed from microfilm to digital images in the last 5 years. Last year they published 80 million online images for free. This year the number will be many times higher. The site now offers parish maps of England from 1851 and community trees with over 1 million individuals. Digital books on ancestry can be accessed from FamilySearch and BYU libraries online. Courses are available to help users discover their family trees.
This document provides an overview of digital archives, including what they are, the types of information they contain, and examples of digital archive sites. It discusses how digital archives preserve and provide access to archival records in digitized formats from a variety of sources. The document also lists some of the goals of teaching with digital archives, such as enabling participants to locate, access, evaluate and preserve information from pertinent resources in their subject areas. Finally, it provides several examples of specific digital archives and archive collections that can be used for research.
This document provides information about genealogy resources available through the MDPLS-Library system. It lists Ancestry.com, ArchiveGrid, Biography in Context, Florida History Fair Resources, and Reference USA as some of the key online resources for researching family history and genealogy. It also mentions that the Miami-Dade Public Library System Main Library has a large genealogy collection on the second floor containing indexes, printed histories, obituaries, census records, and other genealogical materials.
This document provides a summary of genealogy resources with a focus on those relevant to Georgia research. It outlines major general online databases like Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.org, as well as archives, libraries, maps, newspapers, and military records that can aid family history research. Sources of cemetery, obituary, and newspaper records both within and outside of Georgia are also referenced.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
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at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
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Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
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Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
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Beyond the Search in FamilySearch
1. Beyond the “Search” in FamilySearch
Fairfax Genealogy Society Conference, April 5, 2013
Carol Petranek, Co-Director
Washington DC Family History Center
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2. What is FamilySearch?
Area Studies and
History Nearly 1000 Languages
people staff
operations
worldwide
Archival &
Library Science
Computer Micrographics &
technology Digital imaging
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3. The Largest Genealogical Library in the World
2.4 million rolls of microfilmed records, plus books, maps and other resources from all over the world
Open to the public at no charge
4. Granite Mountain Records Vault
• Permanent repository of 2.4 million rolls of microfilm
and other digital media
• 20 miles southeast of SLC
• Storage chambers are under 700 feet of stone
5. Inside the Vault
• storage facility for microfilm & digital media
• 700 feet underground
• 6 chambers, temp + humidity ideal for storage
• can withstand nuclear blast
6. What is the Purpose of
FamilySearch?
Help people connect with their ancestors
through easy access to historical records
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10. New! FamilySearch FamilyTree
• Connect and collaborate with others
on shared family lines
• Edit and delete incorrect data,
including relationships
• Provide sources and links to online
information that shows where you
found family information
• Preserve family tree information for
future generations
•Print pedigree charts, family group
records, and other reports
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15. Portal - British
19th Century British Library Newspapers
This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings
provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers
for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial
history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses.
Find My Past
Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths. Also available
through this site is the 1911 British Census.
The Genealogist
English parish records, directories, census, civil registration, surname mapping,
and selected army and navy lists.
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16. Portal - Specialized
Historic Map Works Library Edition
One of the most extensive digital map collections available, with over 470,000 high-
resolution, full color historic and antique maps, property and land ownership maps and
illustrations, city directories.
Alexander Street Press, American Civil War
Research Data: indexed, searchable information on over 4 million soldiers and
thousands of battles, together with 15,000 photographs.
Letters and Diaries: 100,000 indexed pages of diaries, letters, and memoirs
Images, Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera: over 1,400 images
Paper Trail
19th-century westward American migration documents.
ArkivDigital Online
The largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online.
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17. Portal - General
Access Newspaper Archives
Features billions of articles from historical newspapers around the U.S.
and the world. All are full-page and fully searchable.
Ancestry.com
The world’s largest for-profit genealogy website.
World Vital Records
Birth, marriage, and death records; SSDI; family trees; census records; immigration
records; court, land, and probate records; military records directory lists; newspapers,
family histories, reference materials, biographies, wills, gravestone photos, ship
manifests, map collections, and yearbook collections.
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18. Portal - General
Godfrey Memorial Library
U.S. and international resources, local histories, church and vital records, military
lists, city and business directories; vital records; family Bible records; service and
pension records.
Fold 3
The best online collection of military records and stories; also historical documents
and photos (including many naturalization records and city directories).
Heritage Quest Online
Access : census; books (24,000 family and local histories), PERSI index of over 2M
genealogy and local history articles; Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty Land Files;
Freedman’s Bank; U.S. Serial Set.
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19. FamilySearch Wiki
Find out what
historical records are
available in localities
around the world
Learn how to access
those records
Learn research
strategies
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21. General Topic Research
You can
edit, add,
correct
any page! General information
State-specific
information
Research guides
Links to articles,
libraries, historical
societies, online
websites
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23. STATE PAGE
Links in left column or
at bottom
Each category leads to
additional information
Resources include
digital, libraries,
articles,
historical societies
The green “online” box
will take you directly to
online resources
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27. FamilySearch.org: Learn
Over 400 courses
FS YouTube videos
Interactive Slides
Handouts/Podcasts
Beginning & experienced
levels
Taught by experts worldwide
Language assistance
Word guides
Research Guides
States
Countries
Topics
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38. Indexing
• Over 250,000 volunteers worldwide
• Can be done by anyone of any age
• Use your own personal computer
• Choose the project you want to
work on
• A “batch” takes about 20 minutes
• Do as many batches as you wish
• Start and stop a batch as you wish
• Images that are difficult to read can
be returned
44. Global Service Organization
Free global service
organization with over
70,000 volunteers.
Local and online support
24/7 live assistance
Call toll-free 1-866-406-1830
Chat online
E-mail at support@familysearch.org