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National Genealogical Society Announces Voices of Genealogy …Posted by Administrator on January 31st, 2012

Arlington, VA, 27 january 2012: The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of publication of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. To celebrate this anniversary and to honor the history of the Quarterly, NGS Video Productions has created a historical archive of some of the most appreciated genealogists of our time called Voices of Genealogy.

In the coming year, NGS members can look forward to exclusive interviews with leading scholars in the field of genealogy. These are somewhat more extended pieces than those in our earlier Paths to Your Past video series. They are reflective, inspiring, and informative. They describe the history of our discipline in the twentieth century as well as the stories of our subjects.  Beautifully filmed and produced by award winning filmmakers Kate Geis and Allen Moore, these video portraits capture for posterity the irreplaceable legacy of genealogists who have greatly impacted scholarship in genealogy.

The first episodes with George Ely Russell, CG, FASG, FNGS, are currently available to all NGS members on the NGS website at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org.  George was the editor of the NGSQ from 1971-1986. Interviewed at his home in Maryland by Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, current co-editor of the NGSQ, George reflects on the value he finds in genealogical research, how he started as a researcher, his work as editor of the Quarterly, and his activities today.

To view the George Ely Russell video visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, select the Members Only tab, log into your account, and click the Videos link in the menu on the left of your screen.
More information about the interviews is available in the January-February-March issue of the NGS Magazine. As always, we welcome your comments on the videos.  Please contact the executive producer, Arlene V. Jennings, at arlenevj@earthlink.net.

Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogy education, high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical records.  The Arlington, VA-based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, research guidance, and opportunities to interact with other genealogists.

genealogy?Posted by Administrator on January 30th, 2012

Question by That Guy: Genealogy?
i would like to subscribe to a Genealogy site , but my parents are Dominican and Puerto Rican. Are there any websites that would help? thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Thought Bandit
I don’t know the answer to this but if you try www.cyndislist.com it has links to Genealogy information all over the world and you may find something there that will help.

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Genealogy – Trace family tree with library helpPosted by Administrator on January 29th, 2012

Located in the History Department on the fourth floor of the Central Library at 3030 Poplar, the Genealogy Collection is one of the library’s most frequently used resources.

The collection’s strongest area is in microfilmed and indexed Memphis and Shelby County records. There are also United States census records for 1790-1920 on microfilm with indexes or Soundex, as well as genealogical source books, published family histories and magazines with an emphasis on 18th- and 19th-century Southern United States, especially Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Assistance in using sources and equipment is available at the genealogy desk in the History Department.

Instructional workshops are held in May and October. They cover different aspects of genealogy including an introduction to family research, African-American research, using military records, United States census, immigration/ naturalization records, vital records and research on the Internet.

The History Department actively maintains and improves the genealogy collection. The library welcomes contributions of genealogical works or money to purchase new materials. Each year the department selects a special project for the genealogy collection and sets aside gifts for that purpose. Ask at the genealogy desk if you would like information on the current project.