WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC  

July 2005

 

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 <http://www.pwcgov.org/library>
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

 

To read the latest lists of new materials in RELIC (through the end of
June) click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048> 

 

 

 

 UPCOMING PROGRAMS - NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS

 

Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to
local history and genealogy.  Regular times for monthly programs
(Genealogy Resources Users Group) 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.  

 

The Genealogy Doctor is In - Thursdays, July 7, August 4, 18.

Tuesday July 26 - Genealogy 101.

Tuesday August 21 - Progressing to Europe.

Tuesday September 27 - Uncommon Sources.

Thursday September 29 - RELIC research trip to Washington, D.C.

(For details, see below.)

 

 

 

THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN

 

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.  First and Third Thursdays of each month,
10:00 a.m. - 12 noon.

 

(Upcoming available dates:  July 7, August 4, August 18.  Choice of
times:  10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.)

 

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

 

 

Tuesday July 26, 2005, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

 

GENEALOGY 101

 

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 on June 26, at 7:30 p.m.  The program will be
conducted by local genealogy instructor Diane Nesmeyer.  

 

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
and Nesmeyer's expertise as a veteran researcher.  

 

To register for this free program contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524, or through email at [log in to unmask]  Sign
language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library
programs if requested at least three weeks in advance.  

 

 

Tuesday, August 23, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

 

PROGRESSING TO EUROPE:  A GERMAN EXAMPLE

 

Learn what's need to locate your European ancestor before you cross the
Atlantic.  Learn which records lead to his/her place of birth, and about
alternative records to try if the 'usual sources' aren't available.
Sample the use of maps, gazetteers and common web sites.  Examine a
record.  This program will be presented by Carol Whitton, coordinator of
the Fairfax County Genealogical Society's German Special Interest Group.

 

 

To register for this free program contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524, or through email at [log in to unmask]  Sign
language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library
programs if requested at least three weeks in advance.  

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 27, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

UNCOMMON SOURCES (FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH)

            Victor S. Dunn, CGRS, will present an overview of the
nature, availability and location of some family history sources beyond
probate, census, deeds and vital statistics.

To register for this free program contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
TTY: (703) 792-4524, or through email at [log in to unmask]  Sign
language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library
programs if requested at least three weeks in advance.  

 

Thursday, September 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

RELIC RESEARCH TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

            We are planning RELIC's fifth annual research bus trip, now
scheduled for Thursday September 29.  A full-size Bluebird tour bus has
been reserved for this day to take us to Washington, D.C.  We are
tentatively planning to offer researchers a choice of the DAR Library,
the National Archives, or the Library of Congress, with the chance to
visit any two of these facilities in the same day.  Watch for details in
the near future.

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