WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
September 2004
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History
Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
703-792-4540 www.pwcgov.org/library <http://www.pwcgov.org/library>
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To read the latest list of new materials in RELIC (through the end of
August) click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048>
Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to
local history and genealogy. Sessions include studying an important
genealogy software program, tracking your immigrant ancestor, and
finding military pension records. Sign language interpretation of
library programs is available if requested three weeks in advance.
Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Advanced Software for Genealogy to be Demonstrated
Catherine K. Wilson, vice president of the non-profit Roots Users Group
of Arlington, Virginia, is enthusiastic about the software program The
Master Genealogist. This application is described as "the most powerful
family history project manager on the market," with features able to
"manage mountains of research data, photos and sources." It also allows
the user to create a web page, publish a book, and helps make the hobby
of family history as productive as possible.
Ms. Wilson will demonstrate the many features of The Master Genealogist
at a program presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday,
September 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is a session of the Genealogy
Resources Users Group (GRUG), a monthly meeting organized to demonstrate
resources and techniques for the family historian. GRUG is sponsored by
the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History
(RELIC) and supported by the Friends of the Central and Bull Run
Libraries.
To register for this free program, stop by the library at 8051 Ashton
Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109, call RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or email us at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For further information,
or to suggest a topic for a future meeting, please contact RELIC staff
Tish Como, Don Wilson or Beverly Veness.
Sunday, October 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Colletta Seminar on Immigration and Naturalization
The Prince William County Genealogical Society and RELIC
will co-sponsor an afternoon with nationally-known speaker John P.
Colletta, at Bull Run Regional Library, Sunday, October 17, from 1:30 to
4:30 p.m. Dr. Colletta will give two lectures highlighting his
knowledge of immigration history and the naturalization process.
"Naturalization Records, 1790-1920s." This lecture explains
the U.S. naturalization process and describes the records that resulted
from it. It addresses the naturalization of both alien "classes" and
individuals, and provides guidance on how to find an ancestor's records,
whether the naturalization occurred in a municipal, state or federal
court. Pertinent research tools such as manuals, indexes, catalogs and
Internet web sites are covered. Citizenship in colonial American is
also addressed in brief to "set the stage."
"The 17 Million Stories of Ellis Island: What's Fact?
What's Myth?" Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to immigrants
who arrived at Ellis Island. However, millions of Americans trace their
ancestry to immigrants who did not arrive at Ellis Island, too -
although they think they did! Many myths and misconceptions about Ellis
Island persist, distorting genealogical research and genealogical
reporting. During what years was the inspection station in service?
Why did many thousands of immigrants who arrived at the port of New York
never set foot on Ellis Island, even while it was functioning? Were
names really changed at Ellis Island? Was the process really so
horrific? Using overheads, this lecture puts Ellis Island into its
proper place within the larger context of U.S. immigration history, and
in so doing, sets the record straight regarding what's fact and what's
myth.
This program is free, but seating is limited. To register
please contact RELIC at 703-792-4540 or through email at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Funding is being
provided by the Prince William County Genealogical Society. Thanks to
Diane Cichocki and the members of PWCGS for organizing this program.
Upcoming GRUG program (The Genealogy Resources Users Group):
October 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Beyond the Pension: Last and Final Payments, presented by Craig R.
Scott, C.G.R.S., military records specialist.
The Genealogy Doctor Is In
First and Third Thursdays of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
(Upcoming available dates: October 7 and 21)
Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to start
your research or discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical
problem that has stumped you. Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.
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