WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
April 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
www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/What%27s-New-in-RELIC
.aspx
<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/What%27s-New-
in-RELIC.aspx> .
NEW IN OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Minutes of the Prince William County School Board, 1923-1927,
transcribed by Morgan Breeden. Keyword searchable.
Nokesville Day Index, 1976-2009, compiled by Marilyn McClure. A name
and topic index to the annual publication celebrating the heritage of
the town of Nokesville.
See these publications of our RELIC volunteers under Historic Records
(1900-2000) at
http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.htm
<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/index.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://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.asp
<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/eServices/eNotifications/subscribe.asp>
and select Library - 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. 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/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Programs
.aspx
<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/RELIC/Pages/RELIC-Program
s.aspx> .
April 19, 11 am - Resources of the Library of Virginia, presented by the
Library's staff.
April 21, 10 am-5 pm - Civil War 150 Legacy Project. See
www.virginiacivilwar.org/legacy/index.php
<http://www.virginiacivilwar.org/legacy/index.php> for details.
May 10, 11 am - Genealogy 101, with Beverly Veness.
May 22, 7 pm - Organizational Skills for Genealogists, with Diane
Nesmeyer.
"Genealogy Doctor": free counseling (contact us for an
appointment).
THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Presented by Ginny Dunn
You don't have to travel to Richmond to utilize the Library of
Virginia's extensive collections. Learn what is available to you
through the Library's award-winning website, interlibrary loan, and
reference services, from Ginny Dunn, Manager of the Archives Research
Services Department.
She will make her presentation on Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library. To reserve a seat for this
free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
CIVIL WAR 150 LEGACY PROJECT
COMES TO BULL RUN
The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and
the Library of Virginia are partnering in the Civil War 150 Legacy
Project to identify and locate original source materials in Virginia
that are related to the Civil War and emancipation. Materials may
include letters, memoirs, pension materials, military passes, discharge
papers, diaries, hand-drawn maps, and selected memorabilia and other
Civil War era manuscripts. Of particular interest to the project are
global and pacifist perspectives and the viewpoints of individual
African Americans and women. Items must be owned by the individual
presenting the materials for digitization.
Renee Savits of the Library of Virginia staff will be at Bull Run
Regional Library in Manassas on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. to scan items submitted for this project.
How you can participate: Locate items within your family collections
that document the Civil War and the Civil-War era. Items must be owned
by the individual presenting the materials for digitization. Materials
that are photocopied and/or subject to United States copyright law may
not be submitted for digitization. See
www.virginiacivilwar.org/legacy/index.php
<http://www.virginiacivilwar.org/legacy/index.php> for details.
To make an appointment for a particular time on April 21,
please contact RELIC at 703-792-4540 or at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[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 at a
free session sponsored by The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC).
The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff,
is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, at 11 a.m. "Genealogy 101," will
highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC
and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.
To register for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
at [log in to unmask]
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS FOR GENEALOGISTS
Presented by Diane Nesmeyer
Having trouble finding particular documents or people in your files?
Want to be able to quickly tell what research you need to do next?
Local genealogist Diane Nesmeyer will show you what to do with all that
information you are collecting. She will provide suggestions for
developing an organized approach to genealogical research and dealing
with the volumes of paper that research produces. This program will
be presented on Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bull Run Regional
Library community room.
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]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Bull Run Regional Library is located at
8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
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.
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