WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC September 2004 The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 www.pwcgov.org/library <http://www.pwcgov.org/library> Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . To read the latest list of new materials in RELIC (through the end of August) click on http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048 <http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060002048> Following are upcoming programs at Bull Run Regional Library related to local history and genealogy. Sessions include studying an important genealogy software program, tracking your immigrant ancestor, and finding military pension records. Sign language interpretation of library programs is available if requested three weeks in advance. Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Advanced Software for Genealogy to be Demonstrated Catherine K. Wilson, vice president of the non-profit Roots Users Group of Arlington, Virginia, is enthusiastic about the software program The Master Genealogist. This application is described as "the most powerful family history project manager on the market," with features able to "manage mountains of research data, photos and sources." It also allows the user to create a web page, publish a book, and helps make the hobby of family history as productive as possible. Ms. Wilson will demonstrate the many features of The Master Genealogist at a program presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday, September 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is a session of the Genealogy Resources Users Group (GRUG), a monthly meeting organized to demonstrate resources and techniques for the family historian. GRUG is sponsored by the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC) and supported by the Friends of the Central and Bull Run Libraries. To register for this free program, stop by the library at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109, call RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or email us at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For further information, or to suggest a topic for a future meeting, please contact RELIC staff Tish Como, Don Wilson or Beverly Veness. Sunday, October 17, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Colletta Seminar on Immigration and Naturalization The Prince William County Genealogical Society and RELIC will co-sponsor an afternoon with nationally-known speaker John P. Colletta, at Bull Run Regional Library, Sunday, October 17, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dr. Colletta will give two lectures highlighting his knowledge of immigration history and the naturalization process. "Naturalization Records, 1790-1920s." This lecture explains the U.S. naturalization process and describes the records that resulted from it. It addresses the naturalization of both alien "classes" and individuals, and provides guidance on how to find an ancestor's records, whether the naturalization occurred in a municipal, state or federal court. Pertinent research tools such as manuals, indexes, catalogs and Internet web sites are covered. Citizenship in colonial American is also addressed in brief to "set the stage." "The 17 Million Stories of Ellis Island: What's Fact? What's Myth?" Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island. However, millions of Americans trace their ancestry to immigrants who did not arrive at Ellis Island, too - although they think they did! Many myths and misconceptions about Ellis Island persist, distorting genealogical research and genealogical reporting. During what years was the inspection station in service? Why did many thousands of immigrants who arrived at the port of New York never set foot on Ellis Island, even while it was functioning? Were names really changed at Ellis Island? Was the process really so horrific? Using overheads, this lecture puts Ellis Island into its proper place within the larger context of U.S. immigration history, and in so doing, sets the record straight regarding what's fact and what's myth. This program is free, but seating is limited. To register please contact RELIC at 703-792-4540 or through email at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Funding is being provided by the Prince William County Genealogical Society. Thanks to Diane Cichocki and the members of PWCGS for organizing this program. Upcoming GRUG program (The Genealogy Resources Users Group): October 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Beyond the Pension: Last and Final Payments, presented by Craig R. Scott, C.G.R.S., military records specialist. The Genealogy Doctor Is In First and Third Thursdays of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. (Upcoming available dates: October 7 and 21) Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to start your research or discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. Choice of times: 10:00, 10:45, 11:30. Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment. # To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html