WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
July 2007
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 in RELIC go to
www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/index.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/index.htm> , click on RELIC
Resources then on New Acquisitions.
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
www.pwcgov.org/library/relic <http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic> and
click on What's New in RELIC. All programs will take place at the
community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue,
Manassas, Va.
July 12 - Stump the "Genealogy Doctor."
July 24 - The Clues are in the Census: Finding Former Slaves and Slave
Owners.
August 24 - Preserving Visual Family Memories.
August 28 - Lee vs. Pope: Bull Run Revisited.
September 13 - What's New at Ancestry Library Edition?
September 25 - How to Hire a Professional Genealogist.
September 29 - Third Annual RELIC After Dark. Special guest speaker:
Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak.
(See below for details.)
Thursday, July 12, 11 a.m.
STUMP THE "GENEALOGY DOCTOR"
Presented by Don Wilson
RELIC's Don Wilson will host an open forum to answer as many
genealogy-related questions as possible within an hour. The session
will take place at Bull Run Regional Library's community room, Thursday,
July 12, beginning at 11 a.m.
Bring your family history questions, simple or complicated, and see how
long it takes for the "Genealogy Doctor" to admit to being baffled.
Each question should fit on a 3x5 card and be submitted at the beginning
of the program. The submitter should be willing to provide additional
details if requested. Mr. Wilson's response will be to describe a plan
of attack and useful resources.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask] .
Tuesday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.
THE CLUES ARE IN THE CENSUS:
FINDING FORMER SLAVES AND SLAVE OWNERS
Presented by Char McCargo Bah
Professional historian, genealogist and author Char McCargo
Bah will bring her knowledge of African-American genealogy to Bull Run
Regional Library for a program on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. She
will present a talk she also gave at the recent National Genealogical
Society conference in Richmond: "The Clues Are in the Census: Finding
Former Slaves and Slave Owners.
Her research addresses the problem that those with African
ancestry often encounter: How to find documentation about an ancestor
in the years before slavery was abolished? She will describe techniques
for finding links between ancestors and the persons who controlled their
lives.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Friday August 24, 11 a.m.
PRESERVING VISUAL FAMILY MEMORIES
Presented by Bernard Boden and Tom Kenefake
In this modern, digital world sharing photographs involves
printing files from a computer and sending photos via the Internet as an
attached email and/or a web page photo album. This is fine for the new
photos we take, but what about those old photos and slides from our
past, which deteriorate with age? Learn from Bernard Boden and Tom
Kenefake how to preserve these images for future generations. They will
demonstrate how to create digital images from your old photographs and
35mm slides.
This program will be presented on Friday, August 24, at 11 a.m. To
register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Tuesday, August 28, 7:30 p.m.
LEE vs. POPE: BULL RUN REVISITED
Presented by Jim Burgess
On the 145th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas
(Bull Run), Jim Burgess, museum specialist at the Manassas National
Battlefield Park, will present an overview of this momentous event in
Prince William County history. One of the most significant battles of
the Civil War, it resulted in over 25,000 casualties and led to the
clashes at Antietam and Gettysburg.
This program will be presented on Tuesday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. To
register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Thursday, September 13, 11 a.m.
WHAT'S NEW AT ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION?
Presented by the Staff of RELIC
Ancestry Library Edition is an online subscription available
at all Prince William Public Libraries. RELIC staff will highlight
some of the newest features and databases on the website and how to take
full advantage of them in researching your family history.
This program will be presented on Thursday, September 13, at 11 a.m. To
register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Tuesday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.
HOW TO HIRE A PROFESSIONAL GENEALOGIST
Presented by Darlene Hunter, CG
Have you considered hiring a professional to help with your
genealogical research? Before you take the step, get some helpful tips
from a Certified Genealogist (CGsm). Darlene Hunter will answer
questions you may have. Why hire a professional? Where to look for a
professional researcher? How to negotiate the deal? What information
do you need to provide to a professional researcher?
This program will be presented on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. To
register for this free event, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
[log in to unmask]
Saturday, September 29, 7-11 p.m.
NOTED AUTHORITY ON GENEALOGY AND DNA
TO SPEAK AT "RELIC AFTER DARK"
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) will host the third annual
"RELIC After Dark," Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 7 to 11 p.m. at
Bull Run Regional Library in Manassas. RELIC is Prince William County's
special collection for genealogy and local history. This event will
allow our patrons after-hours access to the library's resources, as well
as the opportunity to hear a celebrated author in the field of
genealogy.
Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, will speak on "Trace Your Roots with DNA,"
the title of her best known work. She will tell how to use DNA tests to
solve your own history mysteries. Ms. Smolenyak is chief family
historian at Ancestry.com, has been a consultant for PBS television
programs, and is a frequent speaker at national and regional
genealogical conferences.
Price of admission, $25, includes a buffet dinner. We suggest dressy
casual wear. This is an opportunity to become familiar with and use the
library's research facilities after normal hours. Those resources
include books, serials, microfilm, electronic databases and internet
services, with the assistance of library staff. Free printing will be
offered from library resources. Door prizes will be drawn. To register
for this event, please contact RELIC at 703-792-4540, (TTY)
703-792-4524, or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Proceeds will support collection development and preservation.
THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN
For tips on starting your own research or to help solve a genealogical
or historical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private,
30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson.
Upcoming schedule (Bull Run Library):
July 19, August 2, August 16
Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment. If the scheduled
dates are not convenient for you, you may request an alternate day and
time.
Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families?
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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