It will officially be spring in a few days, but the Spring 2016 issue of FORUM is out today.
In "Researching in Libraries & Archives: The Dos & Don'ts," Melissa Barker, Certified Archivist, details best practices for getting the most out of your visits and contacts with repositories.
Janice Lovelace, PhD, discusses research approaches in "Breaking Through Brick Walls: 10 Strategies to Find Your African American Ancestors."
"Railroad Worker Ancestors & Their Records" by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, takes a look at the wealth of records available for this occupation.
We are pleased to welcome three new members to the FORUM team with this issue. Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG, and Linda Coffin begin columns Forensic Genealogy and Beyond Boxes & Binders, respectively. And Melissa Barker takes over as the Reviews Editor.
Included in this issue: the full FGS 2016 Conference Brochure, featuring details about the program, events, and more!
And that's not all. Take a peek inside.
Table of Contents
3 ...... From the Editor
6 ...... President's Message: Bridging Tradition & Technology by D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
8 ...... Researching in Libraries & Archives: The Dos & Don'ts by Melissa Barker
12 ...... Breaking Through Brick Walls, 10 Strategies to Find Your African American Ancestors by Janice Lovelace, PhD
16 ...... A Look Back at Past FGS Conferences by Linda McCauley
22 ...... Railroad Worker Ancestors & Their Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
27 ...... FGS Charter Members
29 ...... Spotlight on Member Projects: Research Services, Volunteer Opportunities & More by Caroline Pointer
33 ...... Ethics & Standards: Not So Very Different by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
36 ...... Next Generation: The Importance of Self-Editing by Shannon Combs-Bennett
38 ...... Forensic Genealogy: Forensic Genealogist versus Traditional Family Historian by Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG
40 ...... Beyond Boxes & Binders: Be the Ancestor Your Descendants Will Appreciate by Linda Coffin
42 ...... Records Preservation & Access: Preservation Projects, Online Records & More by Linda McCleary, MLS
45 ...... Reviews
6 ...... President's Message: Bridging Tradition & Technology by D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
8 ...... Researching in Libraries & Archives: The Dos & Don'ts by Melissa Barker
12 ...... Breaking Through Brick Walls, 10 Strategies to Find Your African American Ancestors by Janice Lovelace, PhD
16 ...... A Look Back at Past FGS Conferences by Linda McCauley
22 ...... Railroad Worker Ancestors & Their Records by Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
27 ...... FGS Charter Members
29 ...... Spotlight on Member Projects: Research Services, Volunteer Opportunities & More by Caroline Pointer
33 ...... Ethics & Standards: Not So Very Different by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL
36 ...... Next Generation: The Importance of Self-Editing by Shannon Combs-Bennett
38 ...... Forensic Genealogy: Forensic Genealogist versus Traditional Family Historian by Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG
40 ...... Beyond Boxes & Binders: Be the Ancestor Your Descendants Will Appreciate by Linda Coffin
42 ...... Records Preservation & Access: Preservation Projects, Online Records & More by Linda McCleary, MLS
45 ...... Reviews
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