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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 08:03 |
Those registering for the conference by August 30th will receive a discount. Register now for what is looking to be a wonderful conference with speaker Lloyd deWitt Bockstruck.
Click here for more information.
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Saturday, 26 July 2008 19:20 |
A treasure trove of historical information beneficial for genealogists can be found at American Memory from the Library of Congress. Their mission is stated at their website:
"American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. It is a digital record of American history and creativity. These materials, from the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions, chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America, serving the public as a resource for education and lifelong learning."
Just one example of what I've recently found there is the map collection. I was able to find many maps from various time periods that helped me plot the paths my ancestors might have taken in journeys west. I found an atlas for Clarion County, Pennsylvania, in the "Cities and Towns" section and clicking on "Geographic Location Index." That is a 150-page atlas with names of property owners on maps and an index of sponsors of the atlas which may include your ancestors.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 July 2008 14:48 )
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 07:57 |
Do you want to learn more about OGS activities, opportunities, programs, library holdings, special collections, maps, classes, conference, special publications and Ozar'kin? This is a meeting geared for new members, but would also be beneficial for long-time members who have not learned all that is available at the library for research. Every library and research facility is unique in its holdings and how the materials are organized. This specialized orientation will acquaint you with all that the OGS Library has to offer.
Orientation sessions will be held on July 17 (Thursday) and July 20 (Sunday). Both sessions will begin at 2 pm and will be held at the OGS Library, 534 W. Catalpa St., Springfield. If you cannot make these times, use the contact form to let us know and special arrangements can be made.
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Tuesday, 01 July 2008 20:27 |
Many of our ancestors rarely stayed in one place for very long. We have to move backwards to figure out where our ancestors might have come from to help lead us to the next generation. Understanding migration patterns: how and why groups of people tended to move from one location to another and the routes they were likely to have traveled is helpful. County histories will often tell about the pioneers and where they came from. You might find a clue to your own ancestor's origin even if he is not specifically mentioned. Often the first deed record for that person in a given locale will give his present residence, e.g., "of Vigo County." The HeritageQuest Online database (Springfield-Greene County Library card needed or here for Christian County residents) with actual images of thousands of county history books is a logical first step.
Understanding the migration patterns and the roads our ancestors may have traveled is interesting even if you do know where they came from. A wonderful Internet resource can be found at the website of Beverly Whitaker, a Kansas City genealogist, who spent ten years of study to compile eighteen "American Trails Migration Fact Sheets." Each fact sheet tells about the traffic on the given route, features along the route as well as name changes for portions of the trail, a timeline, and a map of the trail with names of towns listed.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 08:26 )
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Written by Patti Hobbs
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 22:32 |
Planning a trip to the OGS Library? Online "card" catalogs make it easy to plan ahead.
- Go to the search page of COOLcat, the online catalog of many libraries in the Southwest Missouri region.
- Enter your search terms in the box, e.g., "Rowan County, North Carolina," "Christian County, Kentucky", "Harrison Indiana," "Maples."
- Select "Ozarks Genealogical Society Library" from the drop-down menu next to "Library."
- Click "search."
- You will see a list of all the volumes that are in the OGS Library which fit your search criteria. Put a check mark in the box to the left of any title desired, or click "Select all." Then click "Add all to cart," or "Add selected to cart" from the top or bottom of the list.
- Click "View cart" from the top.
- The resulting page gives you the option of emailing or printing your list.
- Print from email or list and take to the library.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 June 2008 22:35 )
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