April 27, 2013
by Joe
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We conclude our One Book, One Michiana programming with Living History at Francis Branch. On Saturday, May 11 from 11:00-3:00, our event will feature talented reenactors and craftspeople demonstrating and explaining everyday life during the Civil War period. Expect to … Continue reading
February 15, 2013
by Kevin
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I cannot remember the last time I purchased a map. When I was younger there was one thing I made sure to do immediately upon moving or visiting someplace new, buy a map. Not just to figure out the basics … Continue reading
January 11, 2013
by Greta F.
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Calling all history geeks! We now have access to a database called Fold3, and you should take a look. Taking its name from the flag folding ceremony, “in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans … Continue reading
December 15, 2012
by Joe
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Here are some reviews of books new to the Local and Family History Department on the second floor of our Main Library. Creating a Winning Family History by Carmen Finley Family coming home for Christmas? Prepare now! This is a … Continue reading
December 3, 2012
by Sara A.
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Calling all those who are interested in genealogy and family history! You are invited to come to Local & Family History Services for our Genealogy Discussion Group on Thursday, December 6 at 12 p.m. Each month we meet and talk … Continue reading
November 20, 2012
by Joe
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So the Beatles sang Get Back. 1969 not far enough back? How’d you like to get way back? I was looking at the Library of Congress’s digital collections and I ran across the National Jukebox. It is a collection of … Continue reading
November 16, 2012
by Greta F.
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It may come as a surprise, but the best source for family history isn’t ancestry.com. It’s your family. In Local & Family History Services, we often hear our patrons lament the fact that they never asked their relatives about their … Continue reading
November 13, 2012
by Kevin
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Stop the presses! Sorry to disappoint all my fans but this post is actually not going to be about genealogy or local history. Not that I won’t try to make a connection anyway. After working in the Local & Family … Continue reading
November 6, 2012
by Sara A.
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Have you looked for records about your ancestors, but keep coming up empty? Have you tried Ancestry.com to no avail? We have a class for that! There are still spaces available in our class called, After Ancestry.com: What Genealogical Sources … Continue reading
October 31, 2012
by Sara A.
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Our Genealogy Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in Local & Family History Services on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. Our next group will be held on Thursday, November 1. This group … Continue reading
