WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
June 2016
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 What's New in RELIC. <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-news.aspx>
FINDING NEWS AND OBITUARIES OF
PRINCE WILLIAM PEOPLE
In 1993, RELIC volunteers began perusing The (Manassas) Journal Messenger and The Potomac News, abstracting news articles and obituaries into what has become a massive index to our local papers. The system isn't perfect, and plenty of gaps exist for periods when volunteers were unable to keep up with the daily grind. Furthermore, our newspaper landscape has changed since then. Different titles exist now, with different ideas of news coverage. Still our volunteers continue to devote many hours each month, contributing to this database Recent obituaries are more likely to be found online on news or funeral home sites, and may include full text instead of just an index. As time has permitted, staff have also gone back before 1993 to include earlier obituaries and selected news items. Our online obituary index now is fairly comprehensive back to 1971.
Our Local Newspaper Index<http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/Local-Newspaper-Index-Search.aspx> is keyword searchable. Individual words will bring up entries that have the words anywhere. Putting quotes ("-") around a group of words will find that phrase. RELIC has microfilm or paper files of all titles included in this index.
Prince William newspapers prior to 1939 (and a few after that date) can be found as part of our Digital Library<http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/>, under Newspaper Archives. Although we do not have an engine that can search all of them at once, individual issues may be searched electronically: Open an issue. Click on CTRL+A to see if it is OCR readable (text will turn blue). Then CTRL+F to use the "Find" function. Each word it finds will be highlighted.
Under Vital Records - Deaths in the Digital Library, you can see indexes to obituaries in The Manassas Democrat, 1909-1921, The Manassas Journal, 1911-1915, and burials from Baker Funeral Home, 1931-1980.
Another useful source for Prince William news and obituaries is the ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post, 1877-1999, which included Prince William items even in its early days. This database is accessible to Prince William library card holders through our library's webpage www.pwcgov.org/library<http://www.pwcgov.org/library> under "Premium Sites." Other library systems may also offer this news source as a service to their customers.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Bull Run Library. To be notified of upcoming library programs and activities, you may sign up for the PWPLS newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001YnEr-2tp_8MocsVWgrYD4wElgrjOevRKtHQIzFVr2mL8jwNTGUVexrk1OGaDXJog6MAHjYWUEEdliRdsyxdhda66wqtziUtfP_a6ucZf0kYbYjcU9i5-QMDIKxOEluFt0lWDzpY1n6GD2O_KxNRFumT9hQudivErhO8BrVRY7YzzPchWBV_rlExCh7DkhbwsyPwHY0OkBvihONJrFcPP8xaU-qYt1jO0>.
Unless otherwise stated, all the following programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Programs may last from 60 to 90 minutes. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register online at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
June 23, 11 a.m. - Genealogy 101: Getting Started, with Tish Como.
June 28, 7 p.m. - Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
July 21, 11 a.m. - The Challenges and Rewards of Researching Virginia Families, with Darlene Hunter.
Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics, with Tish Como.
Aug. 23, 7 p.m. -The Challenges and Rewards of Researching Virginia Families, with Darlene Hunter.
Sept. 27, 7 p.m. - Understanding Four Civil War Campaigns through Maps, with Bradley Gottfried.
GENEALOGY 101: GETTING STARTED
Presented by Tish Como
Discovering your family's history is both fun and rewarding. Genealogy Librarian Tish Como will demonstrate the essential first steps to take, and resources to use - most of which are available for free through the library - to ensure that your research is accurate, complete and well-documented. This free program will be presented on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. You may register for it at (703) 792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
GENEALOGY 201: BEYOND THE BASICS
Presented by Tish Como
Genealogy Librarian Tish Como will discuss effective research strategies and demonstrate advanced techniques for successfully searching and evaluating free online genealogy/history resources. See how information found in census, newspapers, passenger lists, maps, books and manuscripts can add detail and interest to your family history. This program will be presented on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library. It will be repeated on Thursday, August 18, at 11 a.m. To register for this free program, please call (703) 792-4540 or contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF
RESEARCHING VIRGINIA FAMILIES
Presented by Darlene Hunter
Learn about the many and varied resources available to trace your Virginia ancestors. Library staff member and certified genealogist (C.G.) Darlene Hunter will describe official records (and their substitutes), compiled records, finding aids and institutional records and provide examples of how to locate and utilize them to document your Virginia genealogy. This program will be presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. It will be repeated on Tuesday, August 23, at 7 p.m. You may register for this free program at (703) 792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
UNDERSTANDING FOUR CIVIL WAR CAMPAIGNS
THROUGH MAPS
Presented by Bradley Gottfried
Join Civil War historian and author Bradley Gottfried as he "walks" you through the Hallowed Ground of the Wilderness Campaign, First Bull Run and the Bristoe and Mine Run Campaigns using detailed and revealing maps from his books. Dr. Gottfried is current president of Southern Maryland College and a board member of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust. The author of eleven books, his latest, The Maps of the Wilderness: An Atlas of the Wilderness Campaign, May 2-7, 1864, continues his efforts to study and illustrate the major campaigns of the Civil War's Eastern Theater. Dr. Gottfried will offer copies of his books for sale after his presentation.
This program will be presented on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library. You may register for this free event at (703) 792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
WE STILL WELCOME DONATIONS TO OUR SCANNER FUND
We extend a public "thank you" to those who have contributed to RELIC's fund for a new microfilm scanner and invite others to participate. Every gift, no matter the size, takes us toward that goal.
Donations made to "Prince William County" (with "RELIC Donation Account" on the check's memo line) are now being earmarked for future purchase of this equipment. Send checks to RELIC at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. Donations may be tax deductible. We appreciate your support.
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://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-Ask.aspx> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours for Bull Run Library, June to September (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sundays, Federal holidays and holiday weekends.
PLEASE NOTE: Dedicated staff are available in RELIC (saving an occasional mid-day lunch break) on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We also have a staff member available on most Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are planning to visit on a weekday evening, please call ahead or ask for assistance at the front Information Desk.
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