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    Month: April 2020

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    A 12-Year-Old Girl Foreshadowed Coronavirus in a Story Written During the Spanish Flu Pandemic

    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,

    Howard Cameron April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, Individuals Genealogy Blogs No Comments Read more

    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

    Howard Cameron April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Individuals Genealogy Blogs No Comments Read more

    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

    Howard Cameron April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, Individuals Genealogy Blogs No Comments Read more

    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

    Howard Cameron April 26, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, Organizational Genealogy Blogs No Comments Read more

    Advanced Google Tips

    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

    Howard Cameron April 1, 2020February 22, 2025 Blogs, Technology Blogs No Comments Read more

    But what if I don’t want to back up to the cloud?

    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

    Howard Cameron April 1, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, Technology Blogs No Comments Read more

    RESEARCH LOGS

    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

    Howard Cameron April 1, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, President's Corner No Comments Read more

    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;

    Howard Cameron April 1, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, President's Corner No Comments Read more

    A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES

    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

    Howard Cameron April 1, 2020April 27, 2020 Blogs, President's Corner No Comments Read more

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