威尼斯人娱乐场 Holds Genealogy-related Programs in January 2011
Press Release 路 Friday, December 17, 2010
Washington, DC
In January, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 kicks off the new year with a series of genealogy-related programs highlighting records from its holdings. All programs are free and open to the public, and will be held in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building in Washington, DC. Please note that three of the programs will be repeated at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, Maryland.
Visitors to all programs in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center (Room G-24) should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD, is located at 8601 Adelphi Road. See directions to both locations.
Tuesday, January 4, at 11 a.m., Research Center Lobby
Archives Library Information Center 鈥淲alkabout鈥�
Learn how to use the Archives Library Information Center for both print and online genealogy research during a 1-hour library 鈥渨alkabout鈥� with the Chief Librarian. (The tour will be repeated at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD, main lobby, Thursday, January 6, at 11 a.m.)
Friday, January 7, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
Introduction to Genealogy
Archives staff present a lecture on basic genealogical research in Federal records. This lecture is offered the first Wednesday of every month.
Tuesday, January 11, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
Improving the FOIA Process: The FOIA Ombudsman鈥檚 Perspective
Staff from the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), known as the FOIA ombudsman, discuss lessons learned in OGIS鈥檚 first year and offer practical tips to help researchers make better use of FOIA to access Government records. (The lecture will be repeated at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, January 13, at 11 a.m.)
Wednesday, January 19, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
Beyond the Basics: Discharge Certificates for the War of 1812
Archives staff teach 鈥渂eyond the basic鈥� archival research skills for genealogists on the third Wednesday of the month. This month鈥檚 topic will be discharge certificates for the War of 1812.
Saturday, January 22, at 10 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
Beyond the Basics: Census Strategies and Search Tips
Archives staff teach 鈥渂eyond the basic鈥� archival research skills for genealogists on the third Saturday of the month. This month鈥檚 topic is census strategies and search tips.
Saturday, January 22, noon鈥�4 p.m., Room G-24, Research Center
鈥淗elp! I鈥檓 Stuck鈥�
Not sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? An archivist is available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer your questions. Sign up for a 20-minute appointment at the Microfilm Research desk in Room G-26.
Tuesday, January 25, at 11 a.m., Room G-24, Research Center
Alien Files (A-Files) for Genealogy Research
Learn how the Alien Files are a rich source of biographical information for family research in a joint NARA and USCIS presentation. The A-Files are U.S. immigration documents generated and collected since the mid-20th century and contain a wealth of data, including visas, photographs, applications, affidavits, correspondence, and more. (The lecture will be repeated at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, January 27, at 11 a.m.)
Save the date!
威尼斯人娱乐场 7th Annual Genealogy Fair:听 Become Your Family鈥檚 Detective
Wednesday, April 20, and Thursday, April 21, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
威尼斯人娱乐场 Research Center
This two-day program showcases the Federal records located at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 as resources for family history research. Speakers and exhibitors include 威尼斯人娱乐场 staff, historians, and genealogy professionals. The fair provides information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike. Reservations are not required, the fair is free and open to the public, and presented in partnership with the Foundation for the 威尼斯人娱乐场.
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building and the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park are fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program, please e-mail public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 at least two weeks prior to the event. To verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call 202-357-5333, or view the Calendar of Events online.
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