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Sun, Feb 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Genealogists use all kinds of tools to help with their genealogy research. One of the best tools to understand and use when working with manuscript collections is a finding aid. Archivists develop finding aids to help researchers navigate through manuscript collections to find information. This presentation will help genealogists read, follow, and use finding aids to discover their ancestors in archives.
Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Clued-In: The Stories are in the Details
How often have you looked at a family photograph and wondered how much more you could learn about your family from this photo? Beyond who is in the photo and when it was taken are the subtler clues that give us a deeper appreciation of the people who came before us. What are the relationships of the people in the photos? What were their personal and religious choices? Why was this photo taken? What messages were they trying to convey when they sat before the photographer? There is a wealth of information to be gleaned from the visual records of our mishpocha. Coupled with our handed-down family oral traditions and our found documentation, these photo discoveries can become the basis for our family stories. But is the detail we’ve found in our photo what Sherlock calls a bisl (something to ignore) or the gantze megilla (something that tells us the whole story)? In this informative talk, part of the “Clued-In” series on photo analysis from Sherlock Cohn, The Photo Genealogist, we’ll learn how to differentiate between a clue that is useful and furthers our study of genealogy and one that gives us little or no usable information.
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"How Did They Get From There from Here? Bradshaw‘s Railway Guide and Other Tools" refers to the idea of using historical travel guides, particularly "Bradshaw‘s Railway Guide," to trace the journey of individuals, especially immigrants, from their origin point to their destination, by understanding the available transportation routes and timeframes during their era, essentially mapping out "how they got there from where they started."
Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Bring your brick walls and questions for our panel of experts: Mike Kalt, Debbie Long, Barbara Freedman and others!
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Join us for an exciting and informative webinar on “Family History and Artificial Intelligence!” Discover how AI is transforming the way we research, document, preserve and share our family histories. This webinar will explore: Some current AI technology being used in family history; What is ChatGPT and how does it work; Using ChatGPT to generate text, fine-tune responses and evaluate output relevant to family history research; Limitations of AI technology and ChatGPT and key things to consider. Possible uses of ChatGPT in Family History including research, analysis, documentation and sharing the lives and stories of our ancestors. This webinar is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history research, and specifically using the tool of ChatGPT. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. Join us to learn more about the intersection of Family History and Artificial Intelligence and how this technology can revolutionize the way we understand and appreciate our family heritage.
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