WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
April 2011
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]
To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm.
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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 and click on
Subscribe. 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]
For details see http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm
April 7, 11 am - Who's Your Civil War Ancestor? with Don
Wilson.
April 26, 7 pm - Research at the Library of Congress in
Your Jammies: Utilizing the Online Resources, with Diane Giannini.
May 12, 11 am - Genealogy 101, with Bevery Veness.
May 24, 7 pm - Access the National Archives through
Footnote.com, with Don Wilson.
"Genealogy Doctor": free counseling (contact us for an
appointment).
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WHO'S YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR?
Presented by Don Wilson
This year is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil
War. More than 620 thousand persons lost their lives during the war of
1861-65. It resulted in more than one million casualties in a total
population of 30 million. The war resulted in the emancipation of four
million enslaved persons. Every family in the United States was
affected by this tragic and heroic conflict.
If your family lived in the United States during that time, you
can find a personal link to those events. What exciting stories could
your ancestors tell? RELIC's Don Wilson will show how to find out in
a program presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday, April 7,
at 11 a.m. He will describe sources and techniques for tracking persons
living at that time and what personal actions they may have taken.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540
or at [log in to unmask]
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RESEARCH AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
(IN YOUR JAMMIES)
Presented by Diane Giannini, CG
The Library of Congress is a wonderful storehouse of the
nation's history. For many people living in our region, the Library may
be a short distance away, but they are overwhelmed by the number of
collections and the traffic challenges of going there to do research.
There is a less painful route: Certified Genealogist Diane Giannini
will demonstrate how you can utilize the vast online genealogical
resources of the Library of Congress from the comfort of your own home,
Tuesday, April 26, at 7 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]
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GENEALOGY 101
Presented by Beverly Veness
Just beginning your family research? Haven't done research in
awhile and curious about what new resources are out there? Learn about
the basic techniques and resources available to help with the search for
your family's roots from RELIC staff member Beverly Veness. The
program will be presented on Thursday May 12, at 11 a.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]
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ACCESS THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES THROUGH FOOTNOTE.COM Presented by Don
Wilson
The National Archives is America's information storehouse, collecting
data on millions of residents who served in the military, arrived on
passenger ships, took up federal lands, or were alive at the time of
each decennial census.
The Archives has a contract with Footnote.com to digitize many of its
collections and make them available on the internet. In addition
Footnote has loaded images of historic newspapers and city directories.
A subscription is required, but some of the content is accessible free.
RELIC's Don Wilson will demonstrate how to use Footnote to find
documents useful to your genealogical or historical research. The
program will be presented on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 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]
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"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] Bull Run
Regional Library is located at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.
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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.
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