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3rd Annual Genealogy After Dark
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In celebration of October 2014 as Family History Month, the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research / Houston Public Library will be sponsoring the “3rd Annual Genealogy After Dark” event at the Clayton Library, 5300 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004 on October 17th, 2014. This event is free and open to any members of the public who have an interest in genealogy.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag dinner or snacks. The library will close at 5 PM; check-in will begin upon reentry at 6PM. To attend the evening programming, the person MUST be registered for Genealogy After Dark. Clayton Library will be open to registered attendees for research until 11 PM.
Various webinars will be offered throughout the afternoon and evening, with schedule as follows;
12 PM-1:30 PM FamilySearch.org Live: Search Strategies, Tools and Tips Presented by Robert Lawrence Kehrer, Sr. Product Manager, Search Technologies 1:45 PM-2:50 PM Genealogical and Historic Records Available at the Texas Military Forces Museum Presented by Lisa Sharik, Director 3 PM-3:50 PM Building the West Texas Digital Archives Presented by Edward J. Smith, Executive Director Abilene Library Consortium 4 PM-4:50 PM Using Evernote for your Genealogical Research Presented by Melissa Meadows, Programming and Outreach Librarian at Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, Houston Public Library 5 PM-6 PM Clayton Library will close for Genealogy After Dark Check-In 6 PM-7:20 PM Fundamentals for Beginning Genealogy Research Presented by William D. Buckner. Manager Genealogy Center
7:30 PM-8:20 PM Five Civilized Tribe Indian Research Presented by Aaron Holt, Archives Technician Fort Worth Regional Archives NARA 8:30 PM-9:20 PM Think Like a Historian to Expand Your Research Presented by Sara Gredler, Genealogist/Historian/Architectural Historian 9:30 PM-10:30 PM DNA – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Presented by Jim Wright
Clayton Library will be open to registered attendees for research until 11 PM.
Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600.
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October 1-31, 2014
Join us for that one special month when Clayton makes all its duplicate family history books available for sale.
These are donated copies of books that have never been part of our collection.
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Gathering History: Start the Conversation with Toys Saturday, October 4| 1 PM-2 PM Family stories and painless interviews can revolve around a simple toy. This class discusses how to start the conversation using some of our most cherished keepsakes. This session will be presented by staff member Mel Hayes.
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A Potpourri of Tex/Mex Resources Tuesday, October 7| 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
This presentation will discuss connecting some of Clayton’s Texas/Mexico collections with other sources; ranging from films, Internet, and CD-ROMs, to databases. This session will be presented by staff member Julia Ramirez.
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Convicts to the Colonies Wednesday, October 8| 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
A major form of criminal punishment observed by Britain was to transport convicts to the colonies across the sea. Records and sources are discussed. This session will be presented by staff member Sue Kaufman.
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Freedmen’s Bureau Records Friday, October 10| 1 PM-2 PM
An overview of the agency’s history, purpose, records, and type of documents found in each record group. This presentation provides an explanation of the sources, and guidance on how to use the records to achieve the most productive results. This session will be presented by staff member Franklin Smith.
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Medical Genealogy : Defining Obscure Medical Terms Used by Our Ancestors Saturday, October 11th| 10:30 AM–12 PM
You may have heard that Great Aunt Mary was consumptive and know that means she had tuberculosis, but what if someone had phthsis pulmonalis, potter's asthma, or white plague. Come and learn about some of the diseases our ancestors faced and where to find out what the medical terms you see in obituaries or death certificates mean. (By the way, all the terms above have been used for tuberculosis.) This session will be presented by staff member Irene Walters.
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Overview of the Microfilm Special Collections Wednesday, October 15| 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Join us for a discussion and brief overview of the many unique collections stored in the “Special Collections” microfilm cabinets. Find out which collections might pertain to your geographic areas and time periods of research. This session will be presented by staff member Steven Bychowski.
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Clayton Library OrientationSaturday, October 18| 10:30 AM-11:45 AMLearn about the vast resources and how to efficiently utilize genealogical research materials housed at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. No reservations needed, meet at the Information Desk in the library. Adults/Teens.
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Cemetery Removal: Where did it go? How can I find it? Wednesday, October 22| 1 PM-2 PM
This class discusses resources to help you find a missing Cemetery. We will discuss strategies to find out where the grave was moved, and what you can do to document your findings. This session will be presented by staff member Mel Hayes.
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Louisiana Death Records: Where to locate them Thursday, October 23| 11 AM-12 PM
This presentation will discuss both the resources Clayton has on-site for Louisiana death records, as well as online avenues that are made available on this subject through the Houston Public Library’s databases. This session will be presented by staff member Becky Grimes.
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Authenticity in Genealogical Research Friday, October 24| 2 PM-3 PM
Not every source held by Clayton Library is reliable. Do you know how to tell if a source is reliable, or authoritative? This presentation will explore several source formats and types and discuss the methodology behind determining a source to be reliable, or how to identify the most reliable source available for a specific query. This session will be presented by staff member Clinton Drake.
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Old and the New Day: Research Strategies with Michael Leclerc Saturday, October 25| 10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Please join us for a full day of presentations, ranging from Finding Your Family in Canada; Reading and Understanding Old Documents; Sources for New England Research, and a discussion of the innovative family history database Mocavo. These sessions will be presented by guest speaker Michael Leclerc, chief genealogist for Mocavo.
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Cemetery Symbolism Friday, October 31| 2 PM -3 PM
This talk discusses the ways in which ancestors marked their final resting places to indicate various accomplishments in life, through death. Topics will include iconography, recurrent themes, and symbols of organizations. This session will be presented by staff member Melissa Meadows.
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Special Announcement from the Clayton Library Friends
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As part of Family History Month in October, Clayton Library Friends (CLF) is hosting a lecture by Nick Kotz, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and genealogist.
His talk, American Family Histories: Lost, Forgotten and Found argues that family histories are an essential element for people to understand and appreciate American history. Every genealogist has wondered about the importance and validity of a family story or lore that has been passed down for generations, and Kotz's lecture is a perfect fit for the special programming being offered by the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research during the month of October as a part of the celebration of Family History Month!
The free lecture will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 10:30 AM until noon in the Carriage House at Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research located at 5300 Caroline Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004.
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