In 1918, at the height of the Spanish flu pandemic, a children’s newspaper in Winnipeg, Canada held a writing competition for schoolchildren who were stuck at home due to school closures. Among the entries was a story by Jessie Mains,
LETTER TO GRANDMA IN HEAVEN
Letter writing is becoming a lost art. In my youth observing my grandma Maja writing letters home to Sweden on this desk is a beautiful cherished memory. Being in America while her beloved family was located an ocean away in
ABOUT SHARING GRANDMA MAJA’S STORY: A FORGOTTEN WIDOW OF AMERICA’S GREAT DEPRESSION SOON TO BE REMEMBERED
GRANDMA MAJA AND DELORES(MY MOTHER), PETER AND LINNEA Welcome to our site. I am happy to invite you to share in the life of a grandson paying tribute to a very special lady: my Grandma Maja. Grandma Maja was born
Ancestry® Invites Its Members to Help Advance Research to Fight COVID-19
In this time of crisis, scientists and healthcare professionals worldwide are working around the clock to understand and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancestry we are doing our part to support the global research community in the quest to
Advanced Google Tips
Google is one of the most important power tools in your genealogy toolbox and almost become “second nature” when we want to find anything from a great recipe to where can I buy something. Google search results have also become
But what if I don’t want to back up to the cloud?
In our September meeting, we had a great explanation from Thomas MacEntee of what cloud storage is and how to use it. Many people are still a bit afraid of storing their research and photos in the cloud. What are your options? No External
RESEARCH LOGS
Keeping a research log is another step in the research process that I’m learning about. It’s one of those things that makes perfect sense yet seems like it’s a waste of time. But what it actually does is make sure
WHO NEEDS A PLAN?
I’m completing a 40-course certificate program in Irish Research through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. I’m taking these courses to learn about specific Irish records but also to learn more about correct research methodology. I went to art school;
A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES
As part of our new website design (which I hope you’ve taken a look at), it was suggested that we do a “Presidents Corner” article. 2019 is the 42nd year for NWSGS. Starting in 1976 with a genealogical research class taught