WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
October 2008
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>
CIVIL WAR PATHFINDER NOW AVAILABLE
RELIC has just published a new edition of our pathfinder Chasing the
Civil War. The 12 page guide covers a number of topics that may be
useful for the beginner or the scholar. It suggests bibliographies for
general overviews of the war and for particular battles and campaigns -
with an emphasis on Virginia and Prince William County. (The Manassas
and Bristow campaigns took place here.) It also highlights the
resources available in our library.
It tries to help those who are searching for a particular person's life
or his burial place; those tracking specific military units; those
looking for historic maps, manuscripts, personal narratives, portraits,
uniforms, and memorabilia; and those who want to contact organizations
involved with the study of the American Civil War today.
A lot has changed in source material since our first edition over ten
years ago. The new edition contains much more on internet sites and
electronic databases, but also identifies useful books and journals.
The pathfinder may be read and downloaded free at our website
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/civil_war_research.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/civil_war_research.htm> . A print
version of Chasing the Civil War may be picked up at any branch library
of the Prince William Public Library System.
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>
October 9, 11 am - Tracing Your American Ancestors through Land Records,
presented by Karen Jensen.
October 28, 7 pm - Tracing Your American Ancestors through Land Records,
presented by Karen Jensen (repeat)
November 2, 2 pm - Assembling Your Family History, presented by John P.
Colletta. (cosponsored by the Prince William County Genealogical
Society)
November 15, 2 pm - Rooting for Your Ancestors, a Beginning Genealogy
Course for Kids and Their Families.
November 25, 7 pm - Demonstration of Family Tree Maker Software,
presented by Susie Besecker.
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.
Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and 20, 10am-noon.
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.
To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at
http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html
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