The following is an announcement from the Newberry Library:
Newberry Library Family History Open House
Saturday, October 23, 2004
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission is free
According to a recent study, 80 million Americans do family history research, making genealogy the second most popular hobby in the country behind gardening. Getting started can be a daunting task, which is why the Newberry pulled from a variety of its resources today to point you on your way. We have one of the strongest genealogical collections in the Midwest, so whether you intend to interview a great grandparent, start your family tree, or resume a stalled project, we've got the experts, the experience, and materials you need.
TALKS - All talks will be held on the east end of the 2nd floor in Towner Fellows' Lounge
10:00 AM Online Genealogical Tools
11:00 AM Courthouse Research
12:00 noon Online Genealogical Tools
1:00 PM Finding Your Chicago Ancestors-A Beginner's Guide to
Family History
2:00 PM Questions and Answers
TOURS - Please meet in the first floor lobby
10:30 AM Genealogy Reading Rooms/Resources
11:30 AM Conservation Lab - Preserving Your Treasures
12:30 PM Genealogy Reading Rooms/Resources
1:30 PM Conservation Lab - Preserving your Treasures
RESOURCES - Booths with resource materials are available in the Donnelley
Exhibit Gallery at the west end of the lobby
Getting Started
Finding and Using Records
Using the Newberry
The National Archives - Great Lakes Region
Sons of the American Revolution/Hereditary Societies
Irish American Heritage Center
Directions to the Newberry Library can be found at http://www.newberry.org/general/L3atravel.html
