On the trail of biological parents, this researcher made a life-changing discovery next to a microfilm reader at the...
A Life Changing Find at the National Archives
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How to Use a Microfilm Reader or a Microfiche Reader
Not sure how to use microfilm or microfiche readers? Watch these quick video tutorials before your next trip to the...
Celebrating 1000 Genealogy Blog Posts: #3 in the Top 10 Countdown
The ultimate library for U.S. history research is the Library of Congress. The #3 post on my genealogy blog shares how...
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Do You Need these WWII Documents at The National Archives [UK]?
Recently I heard about a slew of WWII documents at The National Archives [U.K.], some newly available online. Look...
4 Fabulous Ways to Use the Library of Congress for Genealogy
The Library of Congress (LOC) is a dream destination for many U.S. genealogy researchers, but most of us can't get...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 125: Research at the Public Library
These three quick tips and a new podcast episode can help you research your family history at the public library,...
HeritageQuest Online Gets Better With Ancestry’s Support
HeritageQuest Online is now even more worth the trip to your local library to access for free, now that its new...
Want to Help Index De-Classified CIA Records?
By now, many of us have tried our hand at volunteer indexing and transcribing projects. We can index censuses, civil...
Irish Catholic Parish Registers from National Library of Ireland
As of today, the National Library of Ireland expects to launch a free, digitized collection of ALL its Catholic parish...
