The National Archives (NARA) is again hosting a Virtual Genealogy Fair
(26-27 October). Here is the full schedule.
Session Schedule (eastern daylight time EDT)
Day 1: Wednesday, October 26
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Time
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Activity
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10 a.m.
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Welcoming Remarks by Archivist
of the United States David S. Ferriero
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10:05 a.m.
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Introduction to Genealogy at
the National Archives by Claire Kluskens
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11 a.m.
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The Best National Archives
Records Genealogists Aren't Using by Lori Cox-Paul
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12 p.m.
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National Archives Innovative
Online Resources and Tools to Help with Your Genealogical Research by Sarah
Swanson and Kelly Osborn
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1 p.m.
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You too can be a Citizen
Archivist! Getting the most out of the National Archives Catalog by Suzanne
Isaacs and Meredith Doviak
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2 p.m.
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Department of State Records
for Genealogical Research by David Pfeiffer
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3 p.m.
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American Battle Monuments
Commission by Ryan Bass
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Day 2: Thursday, October 27
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Time
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Activity
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10 a.m.
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Nonpopulation Census:
Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Social Statistics by Claire Kluskens
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11 a.m.
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The Morning After – Changes as
Reflected in Morning Reports by Theresa Fitzgerald
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12 p.m.
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The Iwo Jima Flag Raisers –
Chaos, Controversy and World War II Marine Corps Personnel Records by Bryan
K. McGraw
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1 p.m.
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What's New in the Lou: A Look
at the Latest Accessions at the National Archives at St. Louis by David
Hardin
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2 p.m.
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The Faces of the National
Parks Service by Cara L. Moore
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3 p.m.
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Closing Remarks by Acting
Executive for Research Services Ann Cummings
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When it comes to virtual genealogy fairs, NARA is not the
only one scheduled this fall.
The North Carolina Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina is holding its 1st Virtual Family History Fair (15 October). Here is the full schedule.
- 10:00a.m. “Genealogical Research at the North Carolina Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina.” Library and Archives staff members will discuss the types of materials, collections, and services available at their respective repositories. Presented by North Carolina Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina Staff.
- 11:00a.m. “Freedmen’s Bureau Records: More Valuable to ALL Southern Research Than You Might Have Thought!” Many pertinent records are found in the Freedmen’s Bureau Records of Field Offices for the various states. It is very important to note that a common misunderstanding is that this record group only encompasses records of freed slaves. While it does contain records of freedmen, it includes a lot information about impoverished southern families, regardless of race. Presented by professional genealogist Diane L. Richard, principal of MosaicRPM.
- Noon. “Online Research Tools from the North Carolina Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina.” Discussion on online resources from both the Library and Archives such as the North Carolina Digital Collections as well as a few resources that you might find helpful from other institutions. Presented by State Archives and Government and Heritage Library Staff.
- 1:00p.m. “Genealogy and Local History Collections.” Public libraries are a valuable resource when conducting local or family research. Join us for a panel discussion featuring local history and genealogy librarians from across North Carolina.
What other upcoming “virtual” genealogy/family history fairs/conferences do you know of?
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