EXPLORE RELIC

May 2022 - The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for

Genealogy and Local History (RELIC)



Start your historical journey here. RELIC's email newsletter highlights upcoming free events and happenings. Genealogy and local Virginia history are our specialties as a service provided by Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL). You can always find more about us on RELIC' s webpage:  https://www.pwcgov.org/library/RELIC .



RELIC service is available in person at 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, Virginia 20110, 

by email at [log in to unmask] and phone at 703-792-8380. 



Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday



UPCOMING PROGRAMS



All programs will be in-person at Central Library.



Some previous RELIC programs can be viewed at  https://www.pwcva.gov/department/library/RELIC-programs



FIRE AND ICE: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GEORGE WASHINGTON AND JOHN ADAMS

Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m.

The first two presidents were great men who made vital contributions to the founding of the United States. While their philosophies and visions for the country were similar, they often had a strained and distant relationship. Join Peter R. Henriques as he examines that relationship in detail. Register at https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/5965308, by phone at 703-792-8380, or at [log in to unmask] 





COMMON GENEALOGICAL MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Friday, June 3, 2:00 p.m.

Join Jennifer Banks as she presents findings from her experiences as a professional genealogist and former Family History Center Director. Through the years, Jennifer has consulted with numerous individuals to help them research their families and - along the way - has identified pitfalls researchers can encounter. Register at  https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/6355288, by phone at 703-792-8380, or [log in to unmask]  





THE JOHN GRAHAM CEMETERY: RELEASING A STORY FROM THE PURGATORY OF TIME

Friday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.

Join Patrick O’Neill, local archaeological explorer, as he presents the findings from his efforts to determine the metes and bounds of this “lost property.” Register at https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/6572660, by phone at 703-792-8380, or at  [log in to unmask] 



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RELIC INSIDER





New to PWPL's Digital Library:  ACCESSIBLE ARCHIVES   https://www.pwcva.gov/department/library/digital-library



 It is a growing collection of documents, newspapers, memoirs, and historical works useful to genealogists and students of American history. It focuses on works of the American Civil War period, but also includes works from other periods of American history. Here is a summary of the collections it contains:



• African American Newspapers, 1827-1909.

• America & World War I: American Military Camp Newspapers, 1916-1923.

• American County Histories. “Over a million pages of content encompassing all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”

• The Civil War Collection, 1855-1869. Newspaper and e-book content subdivided into these parts: A Newspaper Perspective, The Soldiers’ Perspective, The Generals’ Perspective, A Midwestern Perspective [Indiana newspapers], Iowa’s Perspective, Northeast Regimental Histories, and Abraham Lincoln Library [of] Abolitionist Books.

• Frank Leslie’s Weekly, 1855-1922.

• Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1830-1898.

• The Liberator, 1831-1865 [abolitionist].

• National Anti-Slavery Standard, 1840-1870.

• The Pennsylvania Gazette, 1728-1800.

• Quarantine and Disease Control in America Series.

• South Carolina Newspapers, 1732-1780.

• The Virginia Gazette, 1736-1780.

• The Woman’s Tribune, 1883-1909.

• Women’s Suffrage Collection.



Our Digital Library provides free access to thousands of online and digital resources including genealogy, e-books, audiobooks, newspapers and more, available to PWPL library cardholders from their home computers.



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VISIT THE "TREE DOCTOR"



Make appointments for virtual or in-person visits with Don Wilson, "The Tree Doctor." Set up an hour appointment to discuss and dive into your brick wall research problem. Call by phone at 703–792–8380 or :[log in to unmask] to set up a time.





What's New in RELIC:  https://www.pwcva.gov/department/library/relic-new-acquisitions







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