Join us virtually on Saturday, September 19, for an interesting two hours. Our speakers will help us to find records we didn’t know existed.
The short class topic is Library of Congress Resources by April Hale. Discover what resources are available through the Library of Congress to aid you in your genealogical research. Topics of discussion will include the available records and how to access them, both remotely and at the Library. In addition, we will discuss how your personal research can be submitted to the Library for storage and reference. We will discuss the types of personal genealogies that can be submitted to the Library and how to do it.
April Hale is a genealogist with a passion for knowledge and a love for her family, both past and present. She is a middle-school history teacher who loves to find ways to integrate genealogy into her classroom. She is currently working on her master’s degree in history.
Our guest speaker is Debra Dudek speaking on World War I Genealogy–Where Do I Start? Start your journey towards learning more about your family’s connection to the war to end all wars. Using a fail-proof method of record gathering, you can begin to construct a large amount of information even if your ancestor’s official military records were destroyed in the NRPC fire. With thousands of resources available online, traditional archives, and in specialized museums, you’ll be on your way to tracing your ancestor’s Great War experience quickly and confidently.
Debra M. Dudek is Head of Adult and Teen Services at the Fountaindale Public Library District in Bolingbrook, IL. Ms. Dudek specializes in British genealogy, World War I research, and emerging technology topics. An alumna of Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan) and the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland). Ms. Dudek holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a Masters in Information and Library Studies, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies.
Our monthly meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. Arizona time. This meeting will be recorded as usual, so PCGS members will be able to watch it later if they are unable to attend live, or they may watch it to refresh their memories if they forget something.
Our monthly meetings begin at 1:00 pm Arizona time (PDT). They are free and open to members and non-members alike. However, participants in our virtual Zoom meetings must register in advance. After registering, the registrant will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The link to register for the September 19 meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuqqpzguH9IMKrBWx1b6zrtHx5BVJ20x.
The handouts are available to PCGS members on our website in the Secure Download area and the recording will be available to members in the Videos area. Not a member? Go to our website’s Join/Renew page and see how easy it is to join online!
DISCLAIMER: We are limited to 100 participants, but Zoom does not stop approving registrations when it reaches the 100 mark. A successful registration does not guarantee a seat in the live meeting.
The photo at the top of the post was from the Library of Congress National Photo Company Collection. Title: Library War Service, YMCA Tent, Vancouver barracks, World War I.
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