Posted by Jean-Yves on May 6, 2020 The Arolsen Archives–International Centre on Nazi Persecution, formerly known as the International Tracing Service, has a collection of information on about 17.5 million people and belongs to UNESCO’s Memory of the World initiative.
Your Great Grandparent Experienced This in 1918! – PT 1
During this COVID-19 crisis of 2020, everyone has unusual experiences whether related to employment, getting supplies, not seeing and hugging family members, etc. However, do look back to 1918 with the Spanish Flu worldwide and see how different and what
Free Access to NGS Monthly Archives Through 31 July 2020
National Genealogical Society Providing Free Access toNGS Monthly Archives Through 31 July 2020During this time when so many Americans must stay at home, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) is offering non-members free access to five years of NGS Monthly. Starting immediately
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,
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