| School is in session! It’s time for us to get back into the swing of learning and genealogy. There’s always something new to explore or investigate. We have had a busy summer at the library, and we’re now focused on getting back on track. If you’re a regular to our online offerings you will already know about the upcoming topics for last few months of the year. September is a great time to start the research into your Eastern European ancestors. From there we move to Forensic DNA in October, and we will close out the year by focusing on WWII. We hope you will join us, either online or in our limited space classroom. Eastern European Genealogy for Beginners This presentation will focus on providing the beginner the basic background information to start investigating their ancestors across Eastern Europe. It will focus on early modern history of Eastern Europe, major record sets and repositories available by country, and US and European research strategies to maximize success.  Alexander Tolksdorf is a genealogist and speaker, specializing in German, Dutch, and Eastern European research. He began his personal journey in high school, inspired by a trip to Ellis Island and through a correspondence with his great uncle in Germany, who was also an active family historian. His ancestors can be found in Germany, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland and Russia. Alex believes that standard records only tell part of the story, with the many additional forms of documentation providing color and texture to a family history. When: Thursday, September19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMWhere: ZOOM and limited In-Person (8) Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members Sign-up and Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store (sign in as a member to get the discount) In-Person (8 only) Call: 253-863-1806 or come into the library at 2102 E Main, Suite 105, Puyallup, WA 98372 |
Steven Waltz Morrison, MPA is the past president of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Olympia Genealogical society. He holds an undergraduate degree from WWU and a master’s degree in public administration from The Evergreen State College where he taught for seven years. Steven is an ardent supporter and long-time member of HQRL. When: 
Joleen Aitchison has been involved in genealogical endeavors since she was a child, and continues the search. She is a member of APG, the Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society, and the consulting genealogist for Traditions of the Ancestors (TOTA). Joleen has presented at various events throughout the US and is a returning speaker for us at HQRL.