CALENDAR
Here is our schedule of programs from January through June 2013. Please mark your calendar for these Saturdays. Meetings are free and will be held on the 1st Saturday. Visitors are always welcome!
| DATE |
SPEAKER |
PROGRAM TITLE/DESCRIPTION |
WHEN/WHERE |
| January 5, 2013 |
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No meeting |
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| February 2, 2013 |
Steve Szabados |
Researching Your Chicago Ancestors. This program reviews what sources are available and where they can be found. Databases discussed will include vital records, church records, state records, federal records, employment records, neighborhood histories, and many more. The sources that are reviewed will include online websites, genealogy collections held at major libraries, collections at local libraries, and collections compiled by area genealogical societies. |
1:30 pm. Newberry Library, 60 West Walton, Chicago |
| March 2, 2013 |
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Katherine Greeley Genealogical Collection. Winnetka Public Library's genealogical collection has over 6,000 volumes that include manuscripts, magazines, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROMs and computer databases. The Genealogy Room is staffed with over 30 experienced genealogists. The collection contains information primarily about states from the Atlantic to the west bank of the Mississippi River, but also contains information from other areas. After the tour, you will be able to stay and do research. Staff will be available.
Further info about this library. |
10:00 am. Meet on the Lower Level, Winnetka Public Library, 6768 Oak Street, Winnetka, Illinois. |
| April 6, 2013 |
Dr. Daniel Hubbard |
Mapping the past, navigating your family history with maps. This presentation looks at different types of maps and how to use them to understand your ancestor's towns and migrations; changing borders, and extracting data and even names from maps. Dr. Hubbard is a full-time professional genealogist and writer, the First Vice-President of the Lake County Genealogical Society, and a member of the Nordic Family Genealogy Advisory Board at the Swedish-American Museum in Chicago. |
1:30 pm. Newberry Library, 60 West Walton, Chicago |
| May 4, 2013 |
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The Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection. This is the largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest. It places a strong focus on African American history in Illinois. Among the most significant and unique materials are its manuscript holdings. Other holdings include: 70,000 books, 500 periodical titles, about 5000 reels of microfilm research collections. Further info about this library. |
10:00 am. Meet at the main info desk. Chicago Public Library Woodson Southwest Region, 9525 S. Halsted St, Chicago |
| June 1, 2013 |
Jeanne Larzalere Bloom |
National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers 1866-1938. The National Homes were a forerunner of the Veterans Administration. The residents of these integrated facilities included veterans ineligible for federal pensions. Come learn more about the genealogy sources that are often overlooked. Jeanne is a full-time professional researcher specializing in Chicago and Cook County research; she conducts research for government agencies, attorneys, authors, newspapers, heir-search firms, professional genealogists, and family researchers. |
1:30 pm. Newberry Library, 60 West Walton, Chicago |
The Newberry Library does not have a visitor parking lot. Limited metered parking is available on area streets. Daytime and evening parking restrictions do apply, so be sure to read the posted signs carefully. Garage parking is also available in the neighborhood. The following garage offers discounted parking to Newberry patrons: 100 West Chestnut Street: enter on Clark Street; price varies according to length of stay. See a map and directions to the Newberry Library. Remember to bring your parking ticket with you so it can be validated by the Newberry security guard.
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