WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
March 2009
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History
(RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional
Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 Email:
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm> . This
month's listings include a large group of donations from the Prince
William County Genealogical Society.
CHURCHILL PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY
AT BULL RUN LIBRARY
Roxana Adams, curator of the Manassas Museum, has assembled an exhibit
of the work of Manassas photographer Howard Churchill currently on
display at Bull Run Regional Library until the end of March. The photos
are displayed just inside the entrance of the library.
Churchill, a native of New York City, moved to Manassas after World War
II and set up a photographic studio. He also took many news and human
interest photos for local newspapers. This sampling of his work covers
the 1940s through the 1960s and shows the wide range of his interests.
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RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for RELIC programs is provided
by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. Sign language
interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs
if requested at least three weeks in advance. To be notified of
upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm> and click
on Subscribe to What's New in RELIC. All these programs will take place
at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue,
Manassas, VA. You may register for any of these programs at
703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For
details see http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm>
March 22, 2 pm - Genealogy 101, presented by Bev Veness.
March 24, 7 pm - Genealogical Standards of Proof, presented by Tom
Jones, Ph.d., CG, CGL, FASG.
April 9, 11 am - Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor, presented by
Don Wilson
April 28, 7 pm - Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestor (repeat of
April 9 program)
The Genealogy Doctor is In
Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to discuss
an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. Please call
703-792-4540 for a free appointment.
March 19, April 2 and 16 - 10 am-noon.
Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Genealogy 101
Presented by Beverly Veness
Family history enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn about
methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots at a free
session sponsored by RELIC. The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly
Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 2
p.m.
Both beginners and those who have dabbled in various aspects of their
family heritage will benefit from this presentation, which will
highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC.
To register for this free program, email [log in to unmask], or call
RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or TTY: (703) 792-4524.
Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m.
What is the Standard of Proof in Genealogy?
Presented by Thomas W. Jones
Researching your family's history has become easier than ever with the
availability of internet databases devoted to genealogy, digitized books
and images, and email. But how much of what you find is accurate?
Learn about the accepted standard of proof in genealogy from certified
genealogist Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D. in a free program scheduled for
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Bull Run Regional Library, 8051
Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Va.
Dr. Jones will explain the Genealogical Proof Standard, its
five elements, and how each contributes to convincing proof. Examples
will demonstrate the standard's application to simple and complex
situations that genealogists frequently encounter. It will answer the
question, "How much evidence is enough for proof?"
Jones is joint editor of the National Genealogical Society
Quarterly, trustee and a past president of the Board for Certification
of Genealogists, a current board member and former trustee of the
Association of Professional Genealogists, and recipient of its 2004
Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit. An active genealogist since
his teens, Jones writes and speaks frequently on genealogical methods
that have broad application across geographic areas, time periods, and
levels of expertise.
To register for this free program email [log in to unmask],
or call RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or TTY: (703) 792-4524.
To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in
RELIC, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families?
Need guidance with your genealogical research?
You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at Ask RELIC
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757> or by
calling us at 703-792-4540.
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