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1st SATURDAY PROGRAMS RETURN TO SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Apologies for cross-posting ....
 
1st SATURDAY PROGRAMS RE




Apologies for cross-posting ....
 
1st SATURDAY PROGRAMS RETURN TO SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
 
CHAR McCARGO BAH WILL PRESENT TWO LECTURES ON OCTOBER 1, 2011
 
Sponsored by the Friends of Local History
Free Lectures -- Seating is Limited
Call Special Collections at 703-746-1706 to reserve a space
 
GETTING FROM THE KNOWN TO THE UNKNOWN: STARTING YOUR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH WITH LIBRARY SOURCES
Learn the keys to uncovering your family history.  Char will share techniques on how to begin your research.  A case study will demonstrate how library resources  can help you in your quest.
1:00pm - 2:15pm
 
A CLOSER LOOK AT VIRGINIA GENEALOGICAL DOCUMENTS
Get hands-on experience with documents that have valuable information about your ancestors.  Examine details in various records e.g. census schedules, church records, and vital statistics and learn to search through these materials to learn more about your family history.
2:30pm - 4:00pm
 
 

Leslie Anderson
Reference Librarian
Special Collections
[http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/] Alexandria Library
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717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2420
Ph: 703-746-1718 Fax: 703-746-1720 

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