WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
January 2012
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/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm> .
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. All these programs will take place at the community room
at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Most
programs last about one hour. 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>
January 12, 11 am - 20 Things You Can Do to Preserve Your Family History
Now, with Tish Como.
January 24, 7 pm - Genealogy 101, with Beverly Veness.
February 9, 11 am - Researching in the 1940 U.S. Federal Census, with
Tish Como; repeated February 28, 7 pm.
"Genealogy Doctor": free counseling (contact us for an
appointment).
20 THINGS YOU CAN DO
TO PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY NOW
Presented by Tish Como
Even if you don't have the time or inclination to spend a lot of time
researching or recording your family's history, there are some simple
steps you can take to make sure that vital information, records,
stories, and mementos are available for the next generations. RELIC's
Tish Como will describe 20 easy ways to preserve your family's heritage
in a program at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, January 12, at 11
a.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or at [log in to unmask]
GENEALOGY 101
Presented by Beverly Veness
Those curious about their family history have an opportunity to learn
about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots. The
hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. This program,
"Genealogy 101," will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources
available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking
ancestors.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or at [log in to unmask]
RESEARCHING IN THE 1940
U.S. FEDERAL CENSUS
Presented by Tish Como
The 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be released to the public on April 2,
2012 on the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website.
Both Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org will then begin to prepare an
every name index to the Population Schedules, but this will take many
months.
RELIC's Tish Como will suggest steps you can take to search this
essential genealogical resource as soon as it becomes available. This
program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library, Thursday
February 9, at 11 a.m. and will be repeated on Tuesday, February 28, at
7 p.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703)
792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
"Genealogy Doctor" Accepting Appointments for Research Help
Don Wilson, head of RELIC (the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for
genealogy and local history at Bull Run Regional Library), sets aside
time each month for free private sessions to mentor persons researching
their family history. A thirty-minute session can be used to discuss
and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.
Daytime and evening hours are possible. To set up an appointment,
please call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] Bull Run
Regional Library is located at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
New Issue of Prince William Reliquary is Now Online
As was announced in December, the 34th issue of our
occasional magazine has been posted. It includes a collection of Civil
War letters from Kate (Caldwell) Davis of Occoquan, a study of the
origins of the Calvert family in Prince William, and a photo from about
1927 of the students and staff of Woodbridge School.
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/reliquary.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/reliquary.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. Hours, September-June (ET):
Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm.
Closed Federal holidays (including Mon. Jan. 16).
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