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Many historical newspapers have been preserved on microfilm or digitized and put online. From birth announcements to deaths, school happenings to social gatherings, lots of life events were recorded in newspapers, making them excellent resources for genealogists. Learn how to find and use these sources at this virtual workshop. Adults. Register for a Zoom link. Will record for later viewing.
Newspapers have been printed in America for centuries, and many of them have been preserved on microfilm or digitized and made available via the internet. Articles and clippings are excellent resources to add details and context to your genealogical research. From birth announcements to obituaries and school happenings to social gatherings, stories in local newspapers are all about the people in their communities, and many of these people are your ancestors! At this virtual workshop, library staff member Tim Dollens will show you examples of what you can find in free resources like Chronicling America (from the Library of Congress) and subscription-based resources like Newspapers.com, as well as how to locate newspapers for the communities your ancestors lived in.
Adults. Please register to receive a Zoom link. The program will also be recorded for later viewing.
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.
