WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

May 2006

 

The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History,

Prince William Public Library System,

Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.

703-792-4540  www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic>     Email: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

 

To read the latest lists of new materials in RELIC (through the end of
April) go to www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic>   and click on New Acquisitions

RELIC RECEIVES COMMONWEALTH AWARD

On April 22, the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center received the
Commonwealth Award for 2006, presented by the Virginia Genealogical
Society "for outstanding service in the promotion of genealogical
study."   RELIC staff Beverly Veness and Darlene Hunter, C.G., were
present at the VGS Conference to accept the honor.  Don Wilson, head of
RELIC, was unable to attending, having committed to presenting a paper
at the Mid Atlantic Regional Archives Conference in Baltimore that same
day.  The staff is most appreciative of this recognition.

Prince William Reliquary's Latest Edition Posted

The latest issue of RELIC's free online magazine, Prince William
Reliquary, was posted in April.  It contains a variety of articles about
Prince William individuals, families, places and historical events.  To
see it go to www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic>  and click on Prince William
Reliquary.   The page also contains volume  indexes for all issues
2002-2005.

RELIC PRESENTS -  UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to
local history and genealogy.  Regular times for monthly programs are the
fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 p.m.  Group
programs are held in the Library's community room.  Sign language
interpretation of library programs is available if requested three weeks
in advance.  Funding for RELIC programs is supported by grants from the
Friends of the Central and Bull Run Libraries.  

Tuesday, May 23 - Getting Started with Family History.

Tuesday, June 27 - Interlibrary Loan Sources for Genealogists.

Tuesday, July 25 - Organizational Skills for Genealogists.

Tuesday, August 22 - Preserving Your Cherished Memories.

The Genealogy Doctor is In -  First and third Thursday of each month.

 (For details, see below.)

Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m.

GETTING STARTED WITH FAMILY HISTORY

There is much you can do close to home to compile your family history.
Learn the basics of genealogy, including important resources and
techniques, from the RELIC staff.  This program will be presented on
Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., at the Bull Run Regional Library
community room. 

To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

Tuesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SOURCES FOR GENEALOGISTS

Your local library can provide access to a wide range of published and
microfilm materials from around the world.  RELIC staff will show how to
identify and request records from elsewhere that you need for your
family research.  This program will be presented on Tuesday, May 23, at
7:30 p.m. at the Bull Run Regional Library community room.

To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS FOR GENEALOGISTS

Having trouble finding particular documents or people in your files?
Want to be able to quickly tell what research you need to do next?
Local genealogist Diane Nesmeyer will show you what to do with all that
information you are collecting.  She will provide suggestions for
developing an organized approach to genealogical research and dealing
with the volumes of paper that research produces.    This program will
be presented on Tuesday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bull Run Regional
Library community room.

To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m.

PRESERVING YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES.

CARING FOR OLD PAPERS, FAMILY DOCUMENTS, AND PHOTOS

Family history often begins with the mementos that have been saved by
your relatives.  The old family Bible, photo albums, letters, and legal
papers all can be important for documenting your heritage.  How best to
preserve and protect those precious keepsakes?  Roxana Adams, Curator of
the Manassas Museum, will describe techniques and materials you can use
for caring for important paper documents in a free program at Bull Run
Regional Library.

To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524 or at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN

 

Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson for tips on
starting your own research or to discuss and analyze an historical or
genealogical problem that has stumped you.  First and Third Thursdays of
each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

 

Upcoming available dates:   June 1 and 15, 2006

Choice of times:  10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.

 

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.

 

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