THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’sThursday EveningE-News, EditionAugust 2, 2018 |
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Thank you for Giving Wednesday! |
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Holy Labelers, Super-Volunteers! You got a ton done!This was an all-hands-on-deck day to get GFO Library’s renumbering project back on track. And we had 43 volunteers show up to lend their very helpful hands! Here are the total counts at the end of this momentous day of giving:
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We had a fun extra treat during Giving Wednesday. KATU News came by to shoot a story about the GFO. |
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You’ve probably heard of Cyndi Ingle and her invaluable website, Cyndi’s List.Now come hear from the guru behind one of the most comprehensive reference lists there is online! GFO is proud to bring Cyndi Ingle in for our Fall Seminar November 3rd and 4th. Topics include: Ten Resources I Use Every Day, Advanced Googling for Grandma, Unappreciated Treasures, Digital Research Plans, Google Maps & Google Earth and Online Resources for the Western U.S. Register HERE now! |
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GFO’s August GenTalk: Getting Ready to Check Out |
GFO’s Multipurpose Room, Saturday, August 18th, 2 – 3 p.m.Presenter: Leslie Brinkley Lawson As genealogists, we love end-of-life records: death certificates, probate/estate paperwork, cemetery records, obituaries, etc. But in our personal lives, maybe we’re not so enthusiastic. Learn how to plan for the inevitable, for the sake of your genealogy research and for your loved ones. It doesn’t have to be expensive, and it doesn’t have to be difficult, let Leslie show you how. Leslie Brinkley Lawson is a full-time professional genealogist, specializing in forensic genealogy (missing / unknown heirs, and probate research). She is credentialed by the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG), and is a past president (2010-2015). She is the president of the Oregon Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), and is a member of the GFO. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Contributions on all things genealogical wanted…
All of these topics and more are just the sort of article content we’re looking for to help us fill each issue of The Forum Insider at GFO. We’re looking for articles of up to 2,000 words, with accredited pictures if available, as well as a 20-word bio of the contributing author if desired. Our editorial staff can work with you to polish up your submission in time for publication. The Forum Insider publishes eight times a year, and we usually need articles two months prior to the publication month. Interested in submitting? Email LauraDenise White and Ruth Summers at Insider@gfo.org today! |
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Check out this free, multi-day event, sponsored by the Historic Trust! August 6th – 11thVancouver is hosting quite a line-up of events centered on history, art, music, and literature from the area. All the programing details can be found HERE. |
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SATURDAY, August 4thGerman Group 1 – 3 p.m. Presenter: Tia Cobb Tia will report on the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe (SGGEE) conference that just took place in Calgary. Other topics: the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) conference that will take place next June in Sacramento and German research in the U.S. The German Interest Group was formed in the spring of 2011. It is intended to be a source of information and inspiration for anyone with German speaking ancestors. One goal is to provide information on a variety of topics related to Germanic history and migration. We also will provide time for members to share their research journeys and connect with others who may be researching the same region or time period. SUNDAY, August 5thManuscripts Work Party 9 a.m. – noon Explore our manuscript, personal papers, and Bible collections while we organize, scan, and create finding aids. Drop by at the time that works for you. Questions? Send a note to manuscripts@gfo.org. MONDAY, August 6thFree First Monday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come out each first Monday of every month and splurge on all GFO’s wonderful resources for FREE. Explore our online databases like Fold3, World Library Edition of Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com, and many more. Our analog and microfilm collections total some 49,000 items. Don’t miss out! |
