FEDERATION OF GENEALOGI

AN ALL AMERICAN

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Curt B. Witcher, Conference Chair, and Steven W. Myers, Program Chair

THE FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES and the Allen County Public Library Historical Genealogy Department are pleased to extend to you an invitation to attend the 1991 FGS conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Scheduled for 15 August through 17 August 1991, this con­ference should prove to be the highlight of the genealogical year. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend "An All American Conference!"

This conference promises three days packed with genealogical lectures and discussions for both the beginning and experienced researcher. "An All American Conference" features a "melting pot" of lectures for a variety of ethnic groups including Dutch, English, French, German, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Jewish, Polish, Scottish, and Welsh. Experts will survey general resources in these areas and provide detailed examinations of key record types. The ninety lectures will also include a seminar for beginners, tips for genealogical

instructors, and several presentations covering research methodology for the experienced genealogist. Among the speakers will be David Dearborn; Arlene Eakle; Alice Eich­holz; Bruce Elliott; Wendy Elliott; James Hansen; Larry Jensen; Hank Jones; Roger Joslyn; Thomas Kemp; Helen Leary; Sandra Luebking; Marie Melchiori; Marsha Rising; George Sanborn, Jr.; George Schweitzer; Malcolm Stern; and Ryan Taylor. Friday evening's banquet speaker will be Elizabeth Shown Mills, F.A.S.G., C.G., C.G.L. Vendors will fill a comfortable exhibit hall with the latest genealogical publications and product demonstrations.

The Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library, recently renovated and enlarged, is looking forward to having researchers take advantage of the expanded

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Springfield, MO 65804 VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION: William H. Schoeffier, 75 Grant

St., Somerville, MA 02145 VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: Loretto Dennis Szucs, 3629 w.

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VICE PRESIDENT, REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Carole C. Callard,cJo Ubnry of Michigan, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, M148909

TREASURER: Glade I. Nelson, A.G., 178 East 600 South, Kaysville, UT 84037

RECORDING SECRETARY: Helen L. King, 2343 Indiana Ave., Topeka, KS 66605

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Ruth Keys Clark, Box 153, Winchcsler, KS66097

PAST PRESIDENT: Velma Hash Rice, 7016 122nd Avenue, S.B., Renton, WA98056

ELECTED DIRECTORS David C. Dearborn, F.A.S.G., 1514 Beacon Street, *S5, Brookline, MA 02146-

2621, Term expires 1990 Sandra Hargreavcs Luebking, P.O. Box 3SS, Western Springs, n. 60558, Term

expires 1990 Gary Mokotoff, 1485 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07660, Term expires 1990 Wayw: T. Morris, 925 North 660 Wcst, West Bountiful, UT 84087, Term u-

pires 1990 Betty R. Kaufman, 2117 S. Harlan Street, Denver, CO 80227; Term expires 1991

Darlene McNaughton, 14537 Carolcrest, HOIISton, TX 71019; Term upires 1991

Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., 1414 Montelegre Drive, San Jose, CA 95120; Term expires 1991

Rabbi Malcolm H. Stem, F.A.S.G., 300 East 1151 Street, #S-R, New York, NY 10021; Term upires 1991

Richard Abell, 2340 Victory Pkwy. 19, Cincinnati, OH 45206, Term expires 1992

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Robert Charkl!l AndersOn, F.A.S.O., S069 Cottonwood Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; Term expires 1992

Wendy L. Elliott, 4808 E. Garland St., Anaheim, CA 92801; Term expires 1992

Curt B. Witcller, 7525 Linda Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46815; Term expires 1992

APPOINTMENTS SPEAKERS LIST: Ruth Keys Clark, see address above FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS: Christine Rase, see address above LEGAL ADVISOR: Neil D. Thompson, Ph.D., C.G., F.A.S.G., 25S North

Secood West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-4S45 REGISTRAR: Betty R. Kaufman, see addn:ss above

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The Conference Committee is encouraging individuals and societies to organize bus trips as an economical means for researchers to attend the conference. Please contact the con­ference chair for information regarding area accommodations and assistance in planning your trip.

Genealogical, historical, and professional societies that are members of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and would like to hold board meetings or other organizational meetings will be provided with free meeting space, compli­ments of FGS. It will be a great way to work in a business meeting and still take full advantage of an excellent con­ference program.

The conference will be held at the Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne's convention facility-1 1/2 blocks from the library. The conference hotel, the Hilton, adjoins the Grand Wayne Center. The planning committee has acquired special rates at both central downtown hotels. Please mention that you are attending the Federation of Genealogical Societies conference to receive these rates:

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For more information and to have your name placed on the mailing list for "An All American Conference" program, write to:

1991 FGS Conference Attn: Curt Witcher, Conference Chair 900 Webster Street P.O. Box 2270 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801-2270

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A Word/rom the President

REMEMBERING

1990 Marsha HotTman Rising, C.G., C.G.L.

AN EVENTFUL YEAR FOR FOS HAS COME AND gone. Looking back, it is difficult to believe that so much could be accomplished in just one year-and by an entirely volunteer organization! As I close my administration, I want to share with you some of the major turning points for FOS during this past year.

All has not been perfect, but the accomplishments far outweigh the setbacks. We have seen the mailing list for the FOS Forum grow from 25,000 to 65,000! Compared to the numbers tossed around by the federal government, that num­ber may not seem very impressive. In order for you to obtain a more concrete image of the number 65,000, I recommend that you drop 65,000 straight pins onto your carpet and then begin to pick them up. Since they come in packages of 250 pins, you will need 260 boxes to begin this project. Not interested? Then, instead, picture last spring and summer when FOS Treasurer, Glade Nelson's postman delivered his mail in washtubs day after day, week after week! Each letter

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had to be opened, sorted, and recorded before being sent to Ancestry where several hardworking individuals typed each of those names onto the mailing list. The FOS Forum now has the largest circulation of any genealogical publication in the world!

Six issues have been produced under the new format and we are pleased with your reactions. Your early 1991 renewals, even with our necessary dues increase, indicate your endor­sement. We very much appreciate your notes of support and encouragement. My biggest surprise came from Mr. Art Kidwell, President of the Kidwell Family Association, who wrote, "We have chosen to disregard your kind offer for 20 percent discount. Please consider it a donation." When I recovered, I remembered that it is for genealogists like Mr. Kidwell, and thousands like him, that these hundreds of volunteer hours have been donated.

FOS has seen a 60 percent increase in society membership in the past fourteen months. The federation can now boast over 450 societies who are eager to communicate, share, and learn from each other. We have societies with fewer than twenty-five members; we have those with over 5,000. We have seen the state archives and historical societies respond to news items in the FOS Forum. These same institutions send us articles, news releases, and announcements so that a large number of genealogists become aware of their new policies and new programs. Each of you are responding in greater numbers with your society's news and activities so that you can reach a wider audience.

"Windows to the Past" presented a marvelous program for beginning as well as advanced genealogists. One hundred and thirty sessions offered an array of topics from" Audio-Visual Family Histories" to "Squeezing the Most from U.S. Census Records." Helen Reddy gave a delightful address regarding her search for her Australian "convict" ancestor and left no doubt that, despite her fame, she is "one of us." The only disappointment was the number of attendants. We had hoped to see so many more of you. We missed you, but we are expecting to see you in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on 15-17 August 1991.

FOS has had problems this year as well as accomplish­ments. Some of those who want the FOS Forum are still not receiving it. Sometimes we have been able to discover the reason; other times it remains a mystery. Our limited resour­ces are stretched to capacity to insure you receive your free copy. If you will let us know in a kind, compassionate, and thoughtful manner that your members are not receiving their copies, we will do everything in our power to remedy the situation.

As administrator of the NARA Oift Fund, we regret it has not received the generous donations you have provided in the past. The seven national genealogical societies and associa­tions that comprise the Genealogical Coordinating Commit­tee have pledged to renew their efforts to promote the Gift Fund contributions. I hope each of you will encourage your members to donate $1 per year and then send that total amount to us so that additional material from the National Archives can be microfilmed and made available to researchers.

FOS sincerely regrets it was necessary to increase our dues. We know, as a result, some societies may not renew. I was a

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strong advocate of that increase for one primary reason. I do feel our constituent member societies should financially sup­port the organization. FGS board members volunteer their time and pay their travel expenses to attend board meetings. They should not have to pay the society'S postal expenses, photocopying expenses, UPS expenses, equipment outlay, or the cost of business and office supplies. This has been neces­sary in the past to provide services. It is my strong opinion that if our constituency does not support our organization's purposes, goals, and objectives to the point that they are willing to pay to implement them, then FGS should cease to exist. We are grateful the vast majority of our members are already indicating their support. We do appreciate it. With your help, we can look forward to even greater achievements in 1991.

1991 BOARD

ELECTED

MEMBERS OF THE 1991 BOARD OF THE FEDERA­tion of Genealogical Societies corne from fourteen states and Canada. A wide range of expertise and experience brings a wealth of talent to the 1991 board. Each member shares one essential trait, however: A willingness to volunteer their time and resources to serve genealogy at the national level.

PRESIDENT: Glade I. Nelson, Utah, is a delegate of the Family History Library, Salt Lake City. He has been FGS treasurer since 1988 and served as chairman for the 1990 "Windows to the Past" conference held last August in Salt Lake City. Glade has a B.A. from the University of Utah and has done graduate work at University of Washington, Seattle, and Syracuse University, New York. He is a graduate of the National Institute on Genealogical Research, Washington, D.C., and currently is manager of the worldwide Family History Centers Support Section of the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is a past president of the Association of Profes­sional Genealogists and an Accredited Genealogist for the Family History Department.

VICE PRESIDENT-ADMINISTRATION: Curt B. Witcher, Indiana, served as a director in 1990 and is chairman of the FGS 1991 "An All American Conference." Curt is department manager for the Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society.

VICE PRESIDENT-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS: Loretto Dennis Szucs, Illinois, has served FGS in an official capacity since its beginning in 1975, incl uding four years as newsletter editor. Loretto holds a B.A. in history from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana. She serves on the Illinois State Archives Advisory Board.

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VICE PRESIDENT-MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: Fran Carter, Florida, is a professional genealogist with twen­ty-seven years of research experience. She has taught geneal­ogy at all levels for fifteen years. Fran is an FGS delegate from the Manasota Genealogical Society of Bradenton, Florida, and a past officer of that group, as well as founding secretary of the Florida State Genealogical Society.

VICE PRESIDENT-REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Carole C. Callard, Michigan, is supervisor of Special Collections (Local History and Genealogy) at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. This is Carole's third term as vice president-regional affairs, and she was corresponding secretary in 1987 and 1988.

TREASURER: David E. Rencher, Utah, is Manager of User Systems for the Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat­ter-day Saints. A professional genealogist since 1977, he was accredited in Irish research by the Genealogical Society of Utah in 1980. David is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Fami­ly and Local History. A refer-ence consultant for the British David E. Rencher Isles in the Family History Library, 1980 to 1985, David was also supervisor of the Family History Center Operations Unit from 1985 to 1986. He was the program chairman for the FGS 1990 conference.

RECORDING SECRETARY: Wendy L. Elliott, C.G., C.G .L., California, is a nationally known author, lecturer, and seminar instructor. Wendy received her B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, in 1975 and teaches oral history at North Orange County Community College. Wendy was elected to the board in 1990 as a director.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Ruth Keys Clark, Kansas, has held this position since 1989. Ruth chaired the Awards Committee in 1990 and has maintained the FGS Speakers List since 1987. Ruth holds an M.S. from the University of Illinois and has done graduate work in the fields of counseling and gifted education.

DIRECTOR (Term expires 1993): Joan A. LeMonde Dancy, Michigan, began doing genealogical research in 1978. A member of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Re­search since that time, she has served on its board of direc­tors, as chairman of its Social Committee and Membership Committee, and she is current­ly serving as Chairman of the Program Committee. She is also on the board of directors of the Michigan Historical Commission, vice president of the Macomb County Genealogical Group, program Joan LeMonde Dancy

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chainnan for the St. Clair Shores Genealogical Society, and she has been a delegate of the last two societies to the Michigan Genealogical Council.

DIRECTOR (Term expires 1993): Dorothy L. Martin is from North York, Ontario, Canada. A professional genealogist and teacher, Dorothy is immediate past president of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History, past chainnan of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OOS), and she is chainnan of their 1993 conference. She is a member of the Queries Committee of the OGS and genealogist for the United Empire Loyalists" AsSociation of Canada. "'

DIRECTOR (Term expires 1993): Gary Mokotoff, New Jersey, is one of the most active persons in Jewish-American genealogy. He is president of the Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, is publisher of Avataynu: The International Review of Jewish Genealogy, is on the Executive Council of the New York-based Jewish Gene­alogical Society, and is on the

"Advisory Board ()f the Douglas E. Goldman Jewish Genealogy Center at the Museum of the Diaspora in Tel Aviv. He is especially GBryMokototT known for his application of computers to Jewish-American genealogy. He is a coauthor of the Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex Code and author of the Jewish Genealogical Family Finder, a registry of over 20,000 family names and towns being researched by genealogists throughout the world. Gary is president of a computer software finn.

DIRECTOR (Term expires 1993): William H. Schoef­fler, Massachusetts, was vice president-administration in 1990, and he was the 1989 FGS conference cochairman. He is director of education for the New England Historic Genealogical Society, president of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council, and a past president of the AsSociation of Professional Genealogists.

DIRECTORS whose FOS board service continues are as follows:

Betty R. Kaufman, Colorado (tenn expires 1991), is an author, was founder of Foothills Genealogical Society, and was past FOS recording secretary.

Darlene McNaughton, Texas (tenn expires 1991), was founder of Forest Forebears and chairman of the 1992 FGS conference in Houston.

Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., California (tenn expires 1991), was founder of the Rose Family AsSociation. She has been an FOS director since 1986 and is edit()r of "Family AsSociations" in the FGS Forum.

Rabbi Malcolm H. Stem, F.A.S.G., New York City (tenn expires 1991), is past president of the American Society of Genealogists and fllSt chairman of the Genealogical Coor­dinating Committee. FGS positions held include recording secretary, director, and vice president-external affairs.

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J. Richard Abell, Ohio (tenn expires 1992), is head of the History Department of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. He has been an FGS director since 1987.

Robert Charles Anderson, C.G., F.A.S.G., Utah (tenn ex­pires 1992), is director of the Great Migration Study Project. FOS director, 1983 to 1985.

Wendy L. Elliott, C.G., C.G.L. (see Recording Secretary) Curt B. Witcher (see Vice President-Administration) Marsha Hoffman Rising, C.G., C.G.L., {tenn expires

1992)will continue on the board as immediate past president. She has served FGS as a director, 1987-89, and was president in 1990.

FOS wishes to thank those persons retiring from the board: Wayne Morris, vice president-external relations, 1984, treasurer 1985-87, director, 1989-90; David C. Dearborn, director, 1987-90; Helen King, corresponding secretary, 1985-86, recording secretary, 1987-90; and Velma Hash Rice, director, 1986-87, vice president-membership, 1988, and president, 1989. Photographs are of three of the board members serving for the fllSt time: David E. Rencher, Joan LeMonde Dancy, and Gary Mokotoff.

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FREEDMEN'S LABOR

CONTRACTS INDEXED

THERE IS GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE WHO SEEK infonnation on fonner Mississippi slaves following the Civil War. The Mississippi State Department of Archives and History has computerized thousands of post-Civil War labor contracts kept by the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. The bureau, commonly referred to as the Freedmen"s Bureau, was established in the War Department in March 1865 to supervise all affairs relating to refugees and freedmen, including the writing of labor contracts.

The index includes the names of 36,359 fonner Mississippi slaves who entered into labor contracts in 1865 and 1866, along with the planters" names, plantations" names, and coun­ties.

While the number of names appearing in this index repre­sents less than 10 percent of the 1860 slave population of Mississippi, the infonnation within the labor contracts could provide important links in recreating black family ties in the state. The labor contracts from which the index was created recorded the names of the fonner slaves, where they worked, their employers, terms of their pay, and, in some instances, their health.

Anne Lipscomb, of the Department of Archives and His­tory, notes that not all counties are represented in the filmed contracts and for some counties the number of contracts appears to be low. Among those missing are some of the oldest counties in the state (Claiborne, Jefferson, and Amite), while a test run for another early county, Adams, produced only seven entries. Bolivar County was discovered to have

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been filmed with the Tennessee records but the department will index this as soon as possible.

Requests for searches should be made by mail and need to include as much identifying information as is known. Many of the freedmen did not use surnames at the time of the contract, or they adopted the surname of their former owner. It is thus helpful in sorting out these individuals to provide the name of the county in which the former slave resided.

Address inquiries to the Department of Archives and His­tory, P.O. Box 571, Jackson, Mississippi 39205. Effective 1 November, all out-of-state reference requests require a prepayment of $10. This will cover one hour's search. Please be patient in waiting for a reply. The department has a small staff and is running three weeks behind on normal requests. The additional inquiries stemming from the availability of this index may increase response time.

(Note: For additional information on the bureau, see "Freedmen's Bureau Records as a Family History Resource at the National Archives," FGS Forum 1:3, pp. 8-10.)

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UPDATE ON PROPOSED

ARCHIVES MOVE SOME RECENT DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TAKEN place concerning the removal of the Federal Archives-New England Region from Waltham, in metropolitan Boston, to Pittsfield, Massachusetts (see "The National Archives­Another Political Football," Loretto Dennis Szucs, FGS Forum 2:3, pp. 3-4).

A bulletin dated 17 October was sent to FGS by Dr. Page Putnam Miller, Director of the National Coordinating Com­mittee for the Promotion of History (NCC). NCC, composed of dozens of major historical and archival societies, including FGS, tracks congressional activity on matters concerning the National Archives. The NCC bulletin reports that a con­ference committee, meeting "to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate bills on the budget for the National Archives," voted on 16 October to "drop plans to transfer the New England Archives from Waltham to Pit­tsfield, Massachusetts."

However, the conference committee report, printed 20 October, recommends that the Administrator of General Ser­vices be directed to provide "not less than 120,000 square feet of storage space ... to establish a National Long Term Records storage in Pittsfield ... ," as well as "not less than 3,000 square feet of public space in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for a satellite facility of the New England Regional Archives."

The report dermes "public space" as including a reading room and microfilm facility but adds, "this amendment does not require the relocation of the New England Regional Archives to Pittsfield, as proposed by the House."

Thus, while it appears the threat to the regional archives site in Waltham has subsided, Silvb Conte's Pittsfield region

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is poised to receive a federal records storage facility and a satellite center.

This creates some questions. Just what is a "satellite cen­ter" of 3,000 square feet? Does this set a precedent in other regions, at least nine of which cover a far greater geographical area than does the New England Region? Will this be the typical response to opposition that may occur to future threats of relocation? Does the establishment of a satellite center address the key issues of budget and patronage? Is the Na­tional Archives still just another political football?

CORRECTIONS: Forum readers Daniel L. Garland, Richland, Washington, and Stanley E. Harris, Jr., Carbon­dale, lllinois, have identified two errors in last issue's article on the proposed archives move. Sydney Yates is a repre­sentative, not a senator, from lllinois, and Representative Silvio Conte is not the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. FGS regrets these errors and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by them.

AWARDS

RECIPIENTS THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 1990 FEDERATION OF Genealogical Societies A wards, presented in recognition of exceptional service to the genealogical community, were named at the "Windows to the Past" banquet in Salt Lake City on 17 August 1990.

Several members of the host society, the Utah Genealogi­cal Society, received certificates of appreciation for planning and producing "Windows to the Past." June Calder, Carol Cannon, Loni Gardner, Elaine Justensen, David McPhail, Donna Miller, Glade Nelson, Lois Owen, Jimmy Parker, David E. Rencher, Annette Tanner, and Tab Thompson were warmly applauded by the conference attendees in gratitude for an excellent conference.

Rabbi Malcolm H. Stern, Albert P. Carmichael, Jeanne Woodford, Marjorie H. Peters, and Christine Rose were recognized with certificates for having regularly contributed

Carole Callard showing microfilm collection that reflects the generous support from Lansing's Abrams

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timely articles of high quality to the FGS Newsletter and the FGS Forum.

The Award of Merit, for meritorious service in genealogy and family history, was presented to the Talbert and Leota Abrams Foundation of Michigan for their many generous gifts to the genealogical collections of the Library of Michigan. Their support has pennitted the library to acquire several key reference materials as well as enabling indexing projects of Michigan's cemetery records and census schedules.

The Distinguished Ser­vice Award was presented to Ms. June B. Barekman of Chicago, in recognition of her more than twenty-five years of service to the genealogical community. Ms. Barekman has held state or national offices or com­mittee appointments for the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical June B. Barekman Society, and the Illinois State Genealogical Society. She has also held elected or appointed offices for Illinois chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Colonial Wars, and the National Society Magna Charta Dames.

Dr. John Daly, Director of the Illinois State Ar­chives, received the Director's Award for distin­guished public service in support of genealogy. The archives, under Dr. Daly's leadership, has instituted several programs of great value to researchers, includ­ing the indexing of early marriages in Illinois, the computerization of the names of the first purchasers of public land in the state, and cosponsorship of an an-nual spring conference for genealogists. In addition, Dr. Daly promoted an al­liance between the archives and the Illinois State Genealogical Society that resulted in the locating of the ISGS business office in the archives building.

The George E. Williams A ward was presented to Glade 1. Nelson for out-standing contributions in a single year to FGS. The an­nouncement stated, "Since

Dr. John Daly

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the fall of 1989, when names and addresses of society mem­bers eligible to receive the FGS Forum began to be submitted, Glade has received thousands of mailing requests to be processed, counted, and forwarded to the publisher. As liaison to Ancestry, Inc., Glade conducted contract negotia­tions and formulated newsletter policy and procedure. During this time, Glade also spearheaded the arrangements commit­tee for the 1990 conference.

Loretto Dennis Szucs was named as the first recipient of the David S. Vogels Award. Established to honor the memory of a past presi­dent of FOS, this award recognizes an individual who has made a career con­tribution to the federation. Loretto has served FOS in various capacities since its founding in 1975, including a four-year tenure as editor, Loretlo D. Szucs 1985 to 1989. Loretto was also lauded for being a good-will ambassador for FGS, promoting it in her lectures and writings.

The 1990 Awards Committee was chaired by Ruth Keys Clark. Members were David Dearborn and Carole Callard. Chairman Clark urges individuals and societies to begin considering nominees for 1991 awards.

ARCHIVES BRANCH

OPENS IN CHICAGO 11 OCTOBER 1990 MARKED THE FORMAL DEDICA­tion of the lllinois Regional Archives Depository-Chicago Branch. The Northeastern lllinois University site, the seventh in the IRAD system, will serve as a depository for local government records of permanent value from Chicago and Cook County. Sara C. Schwarz has been named coordinator of the Chicago Branch.

The IRAD-Chicago Branch holds a number of primary sources for the city of Chicago. Included are the City Council Proceedings Files, 1833-71 and 1872-1942,and the proceed­ings and/or minutes of several towns and villages prior to their incorporation into the city of Chicago.

An unique collection of atlases of Chicago and the towns and villages it later annexed contains some original plat books dating as far back as 1872 and a collection of Sanborn Insurance Atlases dating from 1916 through 1950, with up­dates to 1972.

One source, not previously available to Chicago re­searchers, is the Record and Index of Persons Registered and of Poll List of Voters, Chicago Elections Commission, for 1888, 1890, and 1892. In addition to identifying the voter by

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name and address, entries tell when and where the voter was naturalized.

The research collections of the IRAD-Chicago Branch are open to the public at Northeastern Illinois University, Ronald Williams Library, Lower Level, 5500 N. st. Louis, Chicago, Illinois 60625. Branch hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The telephone number is (312) 794-6279. Information on the other six depositories may be ob­tained from IRAD Coordinator, Illinois State Archives, Archives Building, Springfield, Illinois 62756. Requests should indicate the county for which the information is sought.

Lecturing, Taping, and Lecture Materials

A Discussion of Copyrights and Other Considerations Elizabeth Shown Mills, C.G., C.G.L., F.A.S.G.

Helen F. M. Leary, C.G., C.G.L. Joy Reisinger, C.G.R.S.

Marsha Rising, C.G., C.G.L.

RECENT POLICY CHANGES BY THE U.S. COPYRIGHT Office prompted an outcry by genealogical compilers and publishers-all saying, with merit, that they could not afford to expend labor and money without copyright protection.

But what about genealogical lecturers? The 1980s was a decade of phenomenal growth in

genealogical education, almost all of it outside the traditional classroom. But the explosion of conferences, institutes, and seminars that helps so many thousands become better re­searchers has created problems for the educators upon whom genealogists depend.

Two decades of active involvement in this field have convinced us that most genealogists are exceptionally reasonable and ethical-and that most current problems result from inadequate communication. For this reason, we broach the subject candidly and invite FGS Forum readers to share their views.

Two practices, both nontraditional in public lecture halls, underlie current controversy: (1) the taping of lectures, and (2) the distribution of detailed outlines or copies of those lectures. Most providers and consumers of genealogical education agree that these innovations have value. The real issue is the need to define the fair use of lecture materials­oral, taped, and written-within the framework of copyrights, common courtesy, and basic economics.

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The Consumer's View Conference critiques express consumer views emphati­

cally. Lecture-goors want "handouts," preferably complete, detailed outlines. Above all, consumers want lectures taped. The most commonly expressed view is: "The speaker is paid to come and talk. I paid to hear that lecture. I shoulcl be given a detailed outline and have the right to buy or make a tape."

The Lecturer's View Most lecturers agree with the consumer in theory and

appreciate those privileges when they sit in the consumer's seat. But ideals are not always practical. The lecturer who does not provide a complete outline or requests no taping is usually prompted by three factors: inappropriate subject mat­ter, fmancial considerations, and ongoing problems with the unauthorized use of materials.

Inappropriate Subject Matter. A lecture assigned to one of the present writers at a 1989 conference, "Finding Birth, Marriage, and Death Records in the National Archives," illustrates the problem. When the program was announced, the lecturer was approached (unofficially) by dismayed ar­chives staffers: "How could you offer such a subject? We will be deluged with requests for birth, marriage, and death cer­tificates we can't furnish!"

To forestall this problem, the lecturer took two precautions: (1) Syllabus material offered extreme detail. For each of

300 listed collections that contain vital dates, there was a book and page citation of a fmding aid that discusses the records. Every page of the syllabus material carried the warning: "Read the pertinent sections of the cited guides before con­tacting NARA about any of this material."

(2) The lecture was not taped. Had it been, the tape would have gone into the hands of thousands of listeners who had no access to the syllabus. They would then do what archives personnel feared: write for records without understanding whether their request was reasonable.

Should the lecture have been taped? Many conference­goors thought so. One critique frankly said: "I respect [this lecturer] and her knowledge, but I resent her saying the lecture could not be taped." We are confident that one thing simply had not occurred to this disappointed genealogist: Reasons do exist why some lecture topics are inappropriate Jortaping.

Financial Considerations: Lecture Fees. Frankly put: without known exception, genealogical conferences and in­stitutes today are financially underwritten by lecturers. Registration fees are set drastically short of the actual costs of the education provided. This subject will be addressed in greater detail in a subsequent pair of articles on the economics of genealogical lecturing and the economics of sponsoring seminars and conferences.

For now, it should suffice to say that a one-hour presenta­tion, solidly structured and documented, requires a week to a month (and often more) for preparation. Speakers are not paid for this time that they take away from gainful employment. The token honorarium may cover no more than the expenses

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of producing visual aids. Rarely does the honorarium cover the speaker's travel costs, hotel expenses, or meals.

Taping Royalties? These have never existed. Taping fInns have opposed them with two arguments: "most tapes don't sell many copies anyway" and "the bookwork would be so great we'd just quit taping." Lecturers do recognize the educational value of tapes, but most lecturers also have spouses and children who ask: "why should only the taping fIrm realize an income from your weeks of work?"

Obviously, the public perception that conference and in­stitute speakers are "paid" for their work is simply inaccurate. It is the willingness of speakers to donate a costly block of their professional time and to pay virtually all expenses that makes it possible for sponsoring organizations to keep registration fees low for the consumer. (Elsewhere, stop­smoking seminars and needlepoint classes cost $10 to $30 an hour, and training seminars in writing or desktop publishing draw crowds at $200 to $500 a day.)

Under these conditions, what do token registration fees cover? Within the view of most lecturers, the benefIts are: the right to attend the lecture of one's choice in each time slot, a copy of whatever "handout" material each speaker feels is appropriate, access to vendor areas, and the use of facilities. It does not, and cannot, cover carte-blanche acquisition and use of all work speakers do at their own expense.

Unauthorized Use of Materials. Most genealogists real­ize that unauthorized use of materials does occur, but in their goodness, few genealogists conceive the extent of the misuses imposed upon active lecturers. The matter also goes beyond legal and fInancial considerations to one of equal import: the protection of whatever reputation for quality each lecturer labors to build.

Realistically, it is impossible to prevent the misappropria­tion of a lecture, the illegal reprinting of lecture material, or the production of inaccurate clones-if a speaker grants audience requests for tapes and handouts. The availability of taped lectures and detailed outlines do provide convenient material for aspiring lecturers who are less experienced, less original, or more naive. Taping fIrms acknowledge that many orders request rush service because the purchaser "has to give a lecture on that subject soon." Taped lectures are not only played at meetings of "poor" societies but whole "conferen­ces .. are staged, with "major speakers" advertised, when no part of them is present except for their voices and thoughts on tape.

Speakers who labor to develop and deliver the original material that audiences deserve may learn of the purloining of their material when someone from a past audience infonns them that Joe Blow is now giving the same lecture-often making a mishmash of methodology he doesn't yet under­stand. At worst, the author learns of the plagiarism when confronted by a seminar critique that says: "This big shot speaker is a disappointment; he should fInd some original material. I heard the same stuff, even the same examples, from Joe Blow last week."

Taped lectures and syllabus materials are also being pub­lished without consent and often without attribution. Com­plete transcriptions zing through computer bulletin boards,

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even under the bylines of transcribers who "personalize" the purloined lectures by substituting other names and locations within the case studies developed by the original author­blissfully ignorant of the fact that they are now sending readers in search of records that don't exist for the renamed places and people. More commonly, lectures are copied and published by inexperienced editors of society pUblications who assume that the purchase of a tape conveys all rights to its use.

Prevailing Guidelines. The electronic age has spawned lawsuits by recording companies and software fIrms who rightfully assert that they cannot afford to research and develop products-or protect their reputation for quality­without protection against unauthorized reproductions.

Then what about the genealogical lecturer? Should the written word lose its copyright once it is uttered aloud?

Most genealogists favor the continuation of taping and the liberal provision of handouts. Most instructors and speakers also feel that the improper use of lecture material is due primarily to public unfamiliarity with copyright laws. To assist the well-meaning consumer, the following outlines the current policies under which societies and commercial fInns are taping, publishing, and selling the work of genealogical lecturers.

Guidelines for Using Lecture Materials and Tapes

1. All rights to lecture materials, oral or written, belong to the individual speaker.

2. Rights to reproduction of commercially taped lectures are usually reserved by the taping fIrm.

3. Tapes made from the audience cannot be reproduced for gift or sale without the consent of the lecturer.

4. Lecture materials and tapes are to be used only for personal study. They cannot:

A. be replayed in assemblies that charge dues or attendance fees.

B. be transcribed or abstracted for dissemination by printed or electronic means without the written release of the author.

5. Lecture tapes and highly detailed lecture outlines should be an optional choice granted to speakers­to be decided, individually, according to the nature of the speciflc lecture.

Eventually, genealogical training will be an integral part of formal education in America. Until then, our present network of conferences, institutes, and seminars is immensely important. Warm friendship and respect between those who seek training to enhance their personal skills and those who are willing to give their time and expertise to

provide that training fonn the very foundation of our present system. It is unfortunate the issues of taping and lecture rights now shake that foundation. We sincerely hope this frank discussion will help those who have not yet stood behind the podium to understand the choices that have to be made there.

Ms. Mills is vice-president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and edits the NGS Quarterly. Ms. Leary is president of the Board for Certification. Ms. Reisinger edits Lost in Canada 7. Ms. Rising is outgoing president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. All are regular lec­turers at the major conferences, have frequently served as conference program chairs, and are active in the curriculum development of the major institutes and seminars.

MAIL MELEE:

IS YOUR SOCIETY LISTED HERE?

IF so, YOU ARE ONE OF MORE THAN SIXTY -FIVE societies mailing QUARTERLIES and NEWSLETTERS to

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the wrong FGS address. As of 1 January 1991, misdirected mail can no longer be forwarded.

Please Stop Mailing'to Missouri! Alachua County Genealogical Society, Florida

DeKalb Historical-Genealogical Society, Dlinois

Genealogical Society of Central Missoori

Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc. Hamilton County Chapter of OOS, Ohio

Heart of America Genealogical Society and Library, Inc., Missouri Iowa Genealogical Society

Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Inc., Florida

Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles, California

Lancaster County Historical Society, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society, California Maine Genealogical Society

Milwaukee County Genealogical Society, Inc., Wisconsin

Nebraska State Genealogical Society

Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists, Dlinois

Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, North Carolina

Oregon Genealogical Society

Palm Beach County Genealogical Society, Inc., Florida

Pasadena Genealogical Society, California

Questing Heirs Genealogical Society, Inc., California

St. Clair County Genealogical Society, Dlinois

San Mateo County Genealogical Society, California Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, Canada Terrebonne Genealogical Society, Louisianna

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Vandenberg Genealogical Society, California

Whittier Area Genealogical Society, California

Will/Grundy Counties (Illinois) genealogical society

Please Stop Mailing to Utah! Coles County, Illinois, Genealogical Society

Delaware County Historical Alliance, Indiana

Florida Chapter-OGS

Harnett County Genealogical Society, North Carolina

Harrison Area Genealogical Society, Michigan

Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College, Michigan

Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists, Illinois

Try Resource/Referral Center, Massachusetts

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society, Washingtoo

Please Stop Mailing to Iowa! Casey County, Kentucky

Charlotte County Genealogical Society, Florida

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois

Red River Valley Genealogical Society, North Dakota

Please Stop Mailing to Midlothian, Illinois!

American Family Records Association

Blount County, Tennessee, Genealogical and Historical Society

California Genealogical Society

Capital District Genealogical Society, New York

Conejo Valley Genealogical Society, Inc. of California

DuPage County (Illinois) Genealogical Society

Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia

Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington, Inc.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois

North Carolina Genealogical Society

Randolph Historical Society, Georgia

Southwest Nebraska Genealogical Society

Will/Grundy Counties (Illinois) Genealogical Society

Windber-Johnstown Area Genealogical Society, Pennsylvania

Please Stop Mailing to Former Regional Editors!

FGS no longer engages regional editors. Below are just some of the societies that are mailing in error.

Cherokee County Genealogical Society of Southeast Kansas

The Genealogical Society of Central Missouri

IIIiana Genealogical and Historical Society, Illinois

Jewish Genealogical Society of Long Island, New York

Jewish Genealogical Society of Philadelphia

Johnson County Genealogical Society and Library, Inc., Kansas

Kansas Kin

Knox County Genealogical Society, Illinois

Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society, Nebraska

Nebraska State Genealogical Society

Ozarks Genealogical Society, Missouri

If your society name appears above, please notify the correct person to CHANGE the mailing address for the FGS's copy of your NEWSLETTER or QUARTERLY. These and all other news items should be sent to the FGS Forum Editorial Office, P.O. Box 271, Western Springs, TIlinois

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60558-0271. Items in newsletters or quarterlies to be con­sidered for publication must be highlighted.

Of course, not all mail should come to the editor. Mail concerning memberships, mailing list changes, family as­sociation news, and questions dealing with the federation must be directed elsewhere. Please see the inside front cover of this issue which provides specific addresses. FGS can no longer pay the costs necessary to redirect your society's QUARTERLIES and NEWSLETTERS. Please help stop the mail melee.

1991 FGS FORUM DEADLINES WHEN CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES, PLEASE note the expected mailing date of each issue. Forum production and distribu­tion takes almost three months. (See -Forum Timetable: Why Your Issue May Be ·Late;" FGS Forum, 2:2.)

SPRING ISSUE 3: 1 material due January 18th for March mailing.

SUMMER ISSUE 3:2 material due Apri119th for July mailing.

FALL ISSUE 3:3 material due July 19th for October mailing.

WINTER ISSUE 3:4 material due October 18th for January mail­ing.

Material submitted for publication consideration should be sent to FGS Forum Editor, P.O. Box 27l, Western Springs, Illinois 60558.

FEDERAL LAND

PATENTS TO BE

INDEXED THE EASTERN STATES OFFICE (ESO) OF THE Bureau of Land Management houses over five million patents and supporting title documents. Dating back to 1790, these documents are important to genealogists because they represent the original grants that transferred land from federal to private ownership.

In order to preserve these fragile, historic documents and increase accessibility, the ESO has initiated a records auto­mation project. Over the next four years, each patent, plat, and field note will be placed into an easily used computer system as part of the General Land Office (GLO) Records Project. The system will scan, index, store, update, and retrieve images and attribute data for each document.

Researchers will be abl~ to retrieve these images from optical disk and to access the associated files through a variety of query choices, such as retrieval by land description or patentee name. The ability to locate a patent record by paten­tee name will provide an invaluable service to the genealogi­cal community. Both on-site and remote dial-in access will be available. With this automated system the original docu­ment can be retired from daily use and properly preserved for future generations.

(Correspondence received from Terry L. Plummer, Acting

State Director, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Eastern States Office, 350 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22304.)

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NARA GIFT FuND

CONTRIBUTORS Recent contributors to the NARA Gift Fund are the Jewish

Genealogical Society of Los Angeles (California), $444.00; Genealogical Society of Stanislaus County (California), $65.50; Hi Desert Genealogical Society, Victorville (Califor­nia), $18.00; Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society (Nebraska), $152.00.

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Executive Director Sought Applications for the position of executive director of ~e

Ohio Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2625, Mansfield, OhlO 44906, will be accepted to 15 February 1991. Minimum BA/BS in discipline relating to objectives, work, manage­ment of the society; supervise staff and volunteers; knowledge of grants/fund raising; capable of working inde­pendently under general director of Board of Trustees. Benefits include medical, paid vacation, and holidays. OGS is an equal opportunity employer.

1991 Excellence in Journalism Awards The Council of Genealogy Columnists (CGC) is calling

for entries for the 1991 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The competition is open only to members of CGC; however, nonmembers are encouraged to join CGC and to enter the competition. Winners will be announced at the CGC Lunch­eon at the NGS Conference in the States in Portland, Oregon. There are five categories of entries, including a "Want-a-be" for persons who have never written a genealogy column in a newspaper. Entry blanks may be obtained from Carol Collins, Chairman, CGC Excellence in Journalism, 2201 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46616-2151. Entries must be postmarked no later than 30 January 1990.

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British Interest Groups Sought The International Society for British Genealogy and Fami­

ly History has named Paul F. Smart chairman of a newly formed British Interest Groups Committee. This year the committee hopes to identify all British interest groups already in existence in the United States, to identify groups or in­dividuals wishing to form such a group, and to establish guidelines for their formation. Anyone connected with an already existing British interest group, or interested in helping organize such a group should write Paul F. Smart, Chairman, 1134 South 1300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.

NGS Calls for Papers The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is seeking pro­

gram proposals for the 1992 conference being held in Jack­sonville, Florida, 29 April-2 May 1992. Proposals can include lectures, workshops, panel discussions, video presen­tations, and seminars on genealogy and family history. The conference theme is "A New Voyage of Discovery."

Each proposal should include the presenter's vita and an abstract of the presentation and other relevant information. Questions and proposals should be sent to NGS '92 Program Co-Chair, Joan Kirchman Mitchell, Ph.D., 10 Oakwood Court, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. The deadline for submit­ting proposals is 1 March 1991.

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New England Ancestry The Connecticut Society of Genealogists will, at its annual

meeting on 18 May 1991, award a $500 cash prize for an outstanding publication on New England ancestry published in or after 1983. This award is open to anyone; it is not limited

to CSG members. The entry fee is $10 and two copies of the book, which will not be returned, must be submitted. The deadline for submitting entries is 15 February 1991. An entry form may be obtained from the Connecticut Society of Genealogists, P.O. Box 435, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033; telephone (203) 569-0002.

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REFERENCES ALA "Outstanding Reference" Award Winner

THE SO URCE: A Guidebook of American Genealogy Edited by Arlene Eakle & Johni Cerny

" ... Excellent seems a small word to describe such a book. 1 feel that this book should become a genealogy textbook. "-Bremerton, WA

"1 believe it is one of the best books I have ever owned."-Worland, WY

" .. .1 found it extremely helpful even though I have been doing research professionally for seven years."-Washington,OH

"What a fine work you have produced-a library's worth of researching in one volume."-Tacoma, WA

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State Reporting In this section genealogical and historical societies and institutions are invited to submit information regarding their new publications, indexes, or other projects that are worthy of attention. Send information to the FGS Forum Editorial Office, P.O. Box 271, Western Springs, Illinois 60558-0271.

Cochise County

ARIZONA Arizona State Genealogical Society (ARIZ)

P.O. Box 42075 Tucson, AZ 85733-2075

Northern Arizona Genealogieal Society (NORT) P.O. Box 695

Prescott, AZ 86302

Records of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Tombstone. On 35mm film, indexed; also printed index only available (ARIZ)

Yavapai County Order the following publications from Dora Whiteside, 501 Juniper Drive,

Prescott, AZ 86303 (NORT) Index to Bible Records at Sharlot Hall Museum

·1876 Voting Register and Poll Tax Record County Hospital "Poor Farm n Records Prescott Monuary Records Index of 1900 U.S. Census Prescott Methodist Church Baptismal Records Old Pioneer Cemetery Stones Deed Records, 1876--ca. 1900

Statewide

ARKANSAS Arkansas Genealogical Society (ARKA)

P.O. Box 908 Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908

Surname Directory. Lists over 9,000 family names submitted by almost 1,200 researchers working on Arkansas lines (ARKA)

Sacramento County

CALIFORNIA Krans-Buckland Family Assn., Inc. (KRAN)

P.O. Box 1025 North Highlands, CA 95660-1025

Sutter-Yuba Genealogical Society (SUTT) P.O. Box 1274

Yuba City, CA 95992-1274

Obituary/Death Notice File for entire county, Dec. 1986 to present (KRAN)

Sutler and Yuba Counties Cemeteries. 2 vols. (SUIT) Early Marriage Records. Books A-D. (SUIT)

CONNECTICUT New Haven County Index to History of New Haven County. 2 vols. (see Illinois-DECA)

Statewide

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FLORIDA Florida State Genealogical Society (FLOR)

P.O. Box 10249 Tallahassee, FL 32302

Putnam County Genealogical Society (PUTN) P.O. Box 2354

Palatka, FL 32178

Florilkl Voters in Their First Statewide Election, May 26, 1845, Brian E. Michaels, ed. Order from Anne Taylor, 2055 S. Floral Avenue, '19, Bartow, FL 33830 (FLOR)

Ten year index to The Florilkl Genealogist quarterly [in progress] (FLOR) Putnam County

Marriages. 1849-1890; Marriages, 1890-1891; Marriages 1892-1899; and Index 1890-1899 (PUTN)

State Agriculture Census, 1885 (PUTN) Jury Duty lists, 1851-1860 (PUTN) 1885 State Census, Precinct I, CrescemCity and 1885 State Census, Precinct

9, Crescent City (PUTN) Internments in Westview.l St. Monica Cemeteries (PUTN)

ILLINOIS Decatur Genealogical Society (DECA)

P.O. Box 1548 Decatur, n. 62525-1548

DeKalb County Genealogical Society (DEKA) Publications Orders C/o Ron Klein

P.O. Box 86 Sycamore, n. 60178

Great River Genealogical Society (GREA) C/o Quincy Public Library

526 Jersey Quincy, n. 62301

D1ioois State Genealogical Society (lSGS) P.O. Box 10195

Springfield, n. 62791

Kendall County Gencalogical Society (KEND) P.O. Box 1086

Oswego, n. 60543 NOTICE: ·We publish a monthly newsletter and a yearly jouma1, The Homestead. Queries are printed free of charge. We also will do a limited amount of research, free, for anyone searching for Kendall County ancestry."

Statewide

Knox County Genealogical Society (KNOX) P.O. Box 13

Galesburg, n. 61401

McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society (MCRE) P.O. Box 184

Crystal Lake, n. 60014-0184

Sangamon County Genealogical Society (SANG) P.O. Box 1829

Springfield, n. 62705

St. Clair County Genealogical Society (sTCL) P.O. Box 431

Belleville, IL 6222-0431

Stephenson County Genealogical Society (STEP) P.O. Box 514

Freeport, n. 61032

Family Bible Records. Vol. 1,201 records, ca. 1,153 surnames (lSGS)

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Adams County Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, 1875-1986, 3 vols. (OREA) St. Boniface Cemetery, Quincy (OREA) St. Peters Cemetery, Quincy and Adams County Catholic Cemeteries

(OREA) Calvary Cemetery, Quincy (OREA) Cemeteries, 5 vols. (OREA) 1850 Census, 3 vols., and 1860 Census, 6 vols. (OREA)

1841 Tax List (OREA)

DeKalb County Combination Atlas. Includes 1878, 1891, 1905, and 1929 editions (DEKA) History. Reprint of 1868 edition (DEKA)

Kendall County List of Burials Helmar (Lutheran) Cemetery (KE~D) List of Burials Cowdrey Cemetery (KEND)

Knox County Personal Propeny Tax Lists. Separate books for 1865, 1875, 1885, and 1890.

Original script; each township alphabetical; only 1890 indexed (KNOX) 1870 Federal Census. Vol. II, abstract plus index; vol. I [in progress]

(KNOX)

McHenry County Surname Index, 1989 (MCHE) Cemeteries. Vol. I: Northwest Townships (MCHE)

Macon County Honor Roll. Burials for over 2,800 veterans through 1 July 1955, from the

Veterans Commission Records (DECA)

Sangamon County Cemeteries of Pawnee Township (SANO)

St. Clair County 1880 Monality Schedule (STCL) Index to Biographical Sketches in the "Belleville Post Und Zeitung n, 100th

Anniversary Editioll, 1914 (STCL) Index to the Civil War Diary of F.A. Braeutigum, Illinois 24th Regiment and

Illinois 82nd Regiment (STCL)

Stephenson County Portrait & Biographical Album. Reprint of 1888 edition (STEP)

Ferdinand (Town)

INDIANA Ferdinand Historical Society (FERD)

P.O. Box 194 Ferdinand, IN 47532

Gibson County Historical Society (GmS) P.O. Box 516

Princeton, IN 47670

Sesqui-centennial History, 1965-1990. Includes 47 pages of names ofim­migrants with country of origin and 81 pages of cemetery census (FERD)

Ferdinand Indiana, 1840-1940: A Bit of Cultural History (FERD) Ferdinand Town Plat. 19"x36" facsimile (1846) suitable for framing, shipped

in mailing tube (FERD) Pike County 1900 Federal Census (OIBS)

IOWA Iowa Genealogical Society (IOWA)

P.O. Box 7735 Des Moines, IA 50322

Iowa Lakes Genealogical Society (lOLA) 600 West 11th

Spencer, IA 51301

Poweshick County Historical and Genealogical Society NEW ADDRESS: 206 North Mill Street

Montezuma,lA 50171 NOTICE: MThe society bought an older home in Montzuma. We are

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in the process of repairing and getting our records of marriages, births, and deaths on filing cards."

Chickasaw County Cemeteries. *0638, Utica Township; N0785, Utica and Jacksonville

townships; 11085, Stapleton Township. Published by Chickasaw County Oenealogical Society but for sale only by lOW A (IOWA)

Clay County Index to County Home Records (lOLA) Index to Poor Farm Register (lOLA) Index to 1909 Atlas (lOLA) Index to History, 1909. Biographical index (lOLA)

Humboldt County Index to 1901 History Biographies (lOLA)

KANSAS Douglas County Genealogical Society, Inc. (DOUG)

P.O. Box 3664 Lawrence, KS 66046-0664

Jefferson County Genealogical Society (JEFF) P.O. Box 174

Oskaloosa, KS 66066

Douglas County Marriages, 1854-1884. Vol. 1 (DOUO) Complete Tombstone Census. 2 vols. (DOUO) Index to Rural Schools & Schoolhouses. Index only (DOUO)

Jefferson County Marriage licenses of Record, 1855-1930. Over 13,000 entries (JEFF)

KENTUCKY Harlan Heritage Seekers (KARL)

P.O. Box 853 Harlan, KY 40831

Harlan County Lee County, Virginia Marriage Book II, 1856-1916. Lists only those names

with Harlan County, Kansas, connections; indexed (KARL)

General

MARYLAND Anne Arundel Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 221 Pasadena, MD 21122

NOTICE: MOur society is presently compiling abstracts of land records and indexing the 1850 Anne Arundel census records. We hold an annual Bible Copy Day in a different part of Anne Arundel County."

MASSACHUSETTS MlIliS8chusett~ Society of Genealogists (MSOG)

I Congdon Street Worcester, MA 01610

Massachusetts Sources. Part I: Boston, New Bedford, Springfield, and Worcester (MSOG)

Genesee County

MICHIGAN Flint Genealogical Society (FLIN)

P.O. Box 1217 Flint, Ml48501-1217

Oakland County Genealogical Society (OAKL) P.O. Box 1094

Birmingham, Ml48012

Cemetery Books. Vols. X, XI, XII, XIV, XV, and XX now available (FUN)

Oakland County Farmington and Farmington Hills Cemeteries (OAKL)

Ray County

MISSOURI

Ray County Genealogical Association (RA YC) 809W.Royle

Richmond, MO 64805-1545

Ray County Chapters (RA YC) Index-Quarterly- "Ray County Mirror, • 1974-1989 (RA YC) Thurman Funeral Home Records, 1906-1989 (RA YC)

Adams County

NEBRASKA Adams County Genealogical Society (ADAM)

P.O. Box 424 Hastings. NE 68902

Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) Book Reprint Dept.

P.O. Box 5608 Lincoln. NE 68505

Tombstone transcription and marriage license index (ADAM) The Franciscans in Nebraska. Reprint of 1931 edition by Rev. Eugene

Hagedorn, O.F.M. (NGSG)

Statewide

NEW JERSEY Genealogy Club oCthe Library oCthe New Jersey

Historical Society (GENE) 230 Broadway

Newark, NJ 07104

Index to WiUiam Freck Collection 0/ Burial Records, N.J.: Infantry Volun­teers buried in N.J. By Dick Lum (GENE)

General Ancestor file card index to surnames being researched by club members

(GENE)

Passaic County Transcriptions 0/ Death Records, 1856-1872 0/ the Second (Broadway)

German Presbyterian Church o/Paterson, N.J. By Tom and Jessica Peters (G~NE)

OHIO Ashtabula County Genealogical Society (ASH'l)

54 E. Jefferson Street c/o Henderson Ubrary

Jefferson, OH 44047

East Cuyahoga County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society (EAST) P.O. Box 24182

Lyndhurst, OH 44124

Friends of the Library Genealogical Research Group (FRIE) P.O. Box 1080

Springfield, OH 45501-1080

Hamilton County Chapter of Ohio Genealogical Society (HAMI) P.O. Box 15851

Cincinnati, OH 45115

Statewide

The Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) P.O. Box 2625

Mansfield, OH 44906

Index to the Official Roster 0/ Ohio Soldiers in the War with Spain, 1898-1899 (OGS)

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General Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter Directory, 1990 (OGS) Surname Index. 1990 (EAST)

Ashtabula County City Businesses, 1906-1907 (ASHT) Marriage Applications, A./fidIlvits, Returns, and Consent Slip Index. Ap­

proximately 36,000 names keyed to microfilm of the orisinaJs, 1811-1900. Microfilm will be available by separate purchase [in progress] (ASHT)

Clark County Early Marriage Records. 4 books: A-E, F-L, M-R, and S-Z (FRIE)

Hamilton County Burial Records. Vol. 2: Anderson Township, 1800-1989 (HAMI)

OKLAHOMA Federation Oklahoma Genealogieal Societies (FOGS)

P.O. Box 26151 Oklahoma City, OK 73126

McClaIn County Historical &: Genealogiea\ Society 203 Washington St. Purcell, OK 73080

NOTICE: "Territorial U.S. Court at Purcell, allckssaw Nation, Indian Territory (1895-1908), microf11med by Oklahoma Historical Society in 1990 with sponsorship of the society (15 reels)."

General

McCurtain County Genealogical Society, Inc. (MCCU) P.O. Box 1832

Idabel, OK 74745 NOTICE: MMcCurtain County Genealogy Research Center changed location within Idabel Public Library. Moved from loca­tion at front entrance to northeast back corner. Section labeled as 'Genealogy-The Buzz Comer. '"

Western Trails Genealogieal Society (WEST) P.O. Box 70

Altus, OK 73521

Federation 0/ Oklahoma Societies 1990 Directory 0/ Oklahoma Sources (FOGS)

Greer County Index to "Mangum Stor, • 1937 (WEST) History of the MEmpire of Green" (WEST) 1895 Tax List from Comm. Book II (WEST)

Harmou County Index to Cemeteries (WEST)

McCurtain County U.s. Census 1910 (MCCU) A Tribute to McCurtain County Veterans. Vol. 1 (MCCU) Cemeteries of McCurtain County and Surrounding Areas. Vol. 1 [vol. 2 in

progress] (MCCU)

~nton County

OREGON Mid-Valley Genealogical Society (MIDV)

P.O. Box 1511 Corvallis, OR 97339

Polk County Genea\ogic:aI Society (poLK) 53S S. E. Ash Street

Dallas, OR 97338

Cemeteries. Vol. 1 has the smaller cemeteries in westem Benton County; vol. 2 has one large cemetery [vols. 3-6 in progress] (MIDV)

1910 Census (MJDV)

Polk County Reissues ofvol. 1, Dallas Cemetery, and vol. 2, The NW Fourth 0/ Polk Co.

(POLK)

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PENNSYLVANIA Jewish Gcnealogical Society of Pittsburgh (JGSp)

2131 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pittsburgh Jewish Americans of Pittsburgh: A Short History (JGSP)

Aiken County

SOUTH CAROLINA Aiken-Barnwcll Genealogical Society (AIKE)

P.O. Box 415 Aiken, SC 29802

Cemeteries. Vols. I and IT (AIKE) Surname Index of Members (AIKE)

Barnwell County Cemeteries [in progress] (AIKE)

Statewide

TEXAS

Coastal Bend Genealogical Society (COAS) P.O. Box 2711

Corpus Christi, TX 78403

German-Texan Hcritage Society (GERM) P.O. Box 262

Manchaca, TX 78652

Handbook and Registry of German-Texan Heritage (GERM) History of German Settlements in Texas, 1831-1861 (GERM)

Nucces County Cemeteries [in progress] (COAS) Index of subjects and family charts published during the frrst twenty-fivc

years of Reflections, the society'S quarterly (COAS)

VIRGINIA Loudoun Genealogy Club

P.O. Box 254 Leesburg, VA 22075

NOTICE: "Queries on Loudoun County ancestors printed free in local paper. Not responsible for misspelled names or no reply. Printed as space allows in KLoudoun's Legacy," column in Loudoun-Times Mirror."

WASHINGTON Jefferson County Genealogical Society (JEFF)

210 Madison Port Townsend, W A 98368

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society (LOWE) P.O. Box 572

Longview, W A 98632 NOTICE: "The society is currently collecting material to update, add, or make any corrections to their Cowlitz County Cemetery Records Book through 1983 (vol. 1). We would appreciate hearing of any corrections needing to be made and also of any cemeteries that may have been missed in the frrst Volume."

Cowlitz County Naturalizations, Comprehensive Index, 1859-1920. Charlotte Tadlock

Hagle, compo (LOWE)

Jefferson County 1880 Territorial Census and 1889 Territorial Census (JEFF)

Port Townsend Voter Registration Records, 1886-1890, 1891-1892, 1894-1897, 1899. Name, age, occupation, birthplace, residency, naturalization. Also a volume for 1913-14, which includes women over twenty-one years (JEFF)

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Wahkiakum County Index to Records Found in the Auditor's and County Clerk's Offices, 1868-

1980. Evelyn Morris Huerd, compo (LOWE)

Kanawha County

WEST VIRGINIA Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Inc. (KANA)

P.O. Box 8555 South Charleston, WV 25303

1850 Federal Census (KANA)

WISCONSIN Heart 0' Wisconsin Genealogical Society

c/o McMillan Memorial Library 490 East Grand Avenue

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 NOTICE: "Wood County death records of the 1800s will appear in society newsletter."

Manitoba

CANADA Manitoba Genealogical Society, Inc. (MANI)

420-167 Lombard Avenue Winnepeg, Manitoba

Canada R3B OT6

Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SASK) P.O. Box 1895

Regina, Saskatchewan Canada S4P 3El

Handbook For Genealogists. Revised Edition, 1990 (MAN1) Index of Marriage and Death Notices From Manitoba Newspapers, 1859-

1881 (MANI) Handbook To Canadian Trees And French Roots, 1990 (MANI)

Regina Births, Deaths, Marriages from Regina Newspapers. 2 vols.: 1883-89 and

1890-99 (SASK) RCMP Obituary Index. Includes members who served with the North-West

Mounted Police and the Royal North-West Mounted police (SASK)

Society Spotlight Has your society initiated a project or service that proved successful in the areas of fund-raising, management, volunteerism, member services, or recognition? If so, send your stories to the FGS Forum Editorial Office, Attention: "Spotlight."

A resource catalog compiled by the Lincoln Lancaster Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 30055, Lincoln, Nebraska 68503-0055, identifies publications that members wish to offer for use by other members. The catalog helps to promote contact between members with shared interests while provid­ing a valuable service, particularly to those with limited access to libraries. A modest purchase price for the catalog puts it in the hands of all members. Supplemental lists may be compiled on a regular basis.

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BOOKS ABOUT RESEARCH IN GERMANY, EASTERN EUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM, SCANDINAVIA, AND TIIE UNITED STATES.

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Special interest groups have been fonned by the Mobile Genealogical Society in the following areas: Alabama (divided into county groups), Georgia, Louisiana, Missis­sippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vir­ginia/Kentucky, Indian, Irish, and Scottish. They also have an active computer group, with approximately fifteen local members with computers. Members sign up for the areas they are researching, and each group holds meetings and field trips to other libraries, courthouses, and cemeteries, plus assists each other in various problems. (Submitted by Ms. Mardy Baugh, Treasurer, Mobile Genealogical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 6224, Mobile, Alabama 36660.)

Making newcomers welcome comes easy to the Los An­geles Westside Genealogical Society. Volunteer "greeters" are available at each meeting to welcome and orientate visitors to pre-meeting services and the group as a whole. These greeters serve on a meeting-to-meeting basis. They provide visitors with large name tags to encourage all LA WGS members to introduce themselves. (From the LA WGS Newsletter 9:9. The society'S address is P.O. Box 10447, Marina Del Rey, California 90295.)

Fund-raising through calendar sales has proven success­ful in South Dakota. Each year, the Sioux Valley Genealogi­cal Society, 200 West Sixth Street, Old Courthouse Museum, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57102, prepares a calendar with pictures and historical tidbits for each day from the century before. A sample entry from 16 June 1889 reads, "William McKeesick was appointed Indian agent at Sisseton Agency." The calendar, which includes an early map of the southern half of Dakota Territory, sells for $ 5. Quantity discounts encourage other area groups to purchase large numbers for their own fund-raising sales.

Volunteer recognition is given by Clark County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2728, Vancouver, Washington 98668, through a regular feature in their quarter­ly, Trail Breakers. "Volunteer Spotlight" focusses on a

society member who has shared time and expertise to the society's advantage. Biographical data, a photo, and specific research interests accompany a list of volunteer activities. The fall 1990 issue (16:4, p. 9), featured Frances Lane Harris.

Pioneer family sheets and proofs of descent were used to compile packets on each of 103 Lake County pioneers. These packets, prepared by members of the Kinseekers Genealogi­cal Society of Lake County, Florida, were presented to the Lake County Historical Society at a luncheon with many of the descendants attending. Books of the family sheets were deposited with several area libraries in and near Lake County. (Submitted by Ms. Buddy Brokaw, President, Kinseekers, P.O. Box 2711, Leesburg, Florida 34749-2711.)

Notices and Reviews Book Notices

During 1989, Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1001 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3897, reprinted or reissued a number of books of interest to genealogists. Some of the reprints are listed below. The year of original publication is given in parentheses. All are 1989 reprints.

A Century of Population Growth, From the First Census of the United States to the Twelfth, 1790-1900. 9 x 12 inches, 303 pp., foldout maps and charts, cloth (1909). $39.95.

Census of Pensionersfor Revolutionary or Military Services: With their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence ... Under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. Includes the general index prepared by the Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 382 pp., indexed, cloth (1941).

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Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York. Edited by Edmund B. O'Callaghan. In­dexed by Rosanna Conway. 351 pp., indexed, cloth (1979).

The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States of America. 484 pp., indexed; cloth. (1874).

Founders & Patriots of America Index. By the National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America. The name, dates of birth, marriage, death, and wife's name is given for 9,275 founders and patriots who appear in the published lineages of the society's chapter mem­bers. 255 pp., cloth (1975). $22.50.

Stephen Austin's Register of Families. Edited by Villamae Williams. Identifies over 3,000 Anglo-American settlers of Austin's Colony. 186 pp., indexed, cloth (1984). $22.50.

The Winthrop Fleet of 1630: An Account of the Vessels, the Voyage, the Passengers &: Their English Homes. Charles Edward Banks. 119 pp., maps, indexed, cloth. (1930). $13.50.

The English Ancestry and Homes of the Pilgrim Fathers Who Came to Plymouth on the Mayflower in 1620, the Fortune in 1621, and the Anne and the Little James in 1623. Charles Edward Banks. 187 pp., indexed, cloth (1929). $15.

Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Samuel Lewis. Describes all Scottish localities as they existed in 1851, giving exact location, parish, surrounding vil­lages, number of inhabitants, principal landowners, and chief topographical fea­tures. 2d ed., 2 vols., 1,233 pp., cloth (1851). $75.00.

Book Reviews

Teaching Family Heritage in Four Weeh-A Course Outline. 12 pp., $1.95. Finding Your Relationship to a Known Relative. 5 pp., 1990, softcover, $0.95. Available from Family History Educators, P.O. Box 510606, Salt Lake City, Utah 84151-0606.

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These are the flI'St in a proposed series aimed at assisting instructors who are con­ducting classes in compiling and record­ing family history.

The creator of these pamphlets is respected author and teacher, Elizabeth L. Nichols. Ms. Nichols, an accredited genealogist by the Family History Depart­ment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has also authored Genesis of Your Genealogy (1969; 2d edi­tion, 1973) and Help is Available (1972; 2d edition, 1980). In 1988, Ms. Nichols directed the revision of Genealogy, the manual used by the Boy Scouts of America. As with her earlier works, this manual is notable for its clarity and com­prehensiveness (see "Book Review," FGS Newsletter 11: 12, Nov./Dec. 1988, p. 15).

Her newest publications are double­sided, 8 1/2 x 11 inch loose-leaf pamphlets that are prepunched to fit a standard three­ring binder. They have been profession­ally edited, designed, and typeset, and in both appearance and content they are far superior to the mimeographed booklets that have been marketed, usually private­ly, in recent years.

Finding Your Relationship to a Known Relative is intended for distribution to students. A chart and narrative aid the reader in identifying "third cousin, twice removed" and similar subtleties.

Teaching Family History in Four Weeks-A Course Outline guides an in­structor through four lesson plans: "Get­ting Acquainted," "Sharing Traditions Past and Future," "Heirlooms and Family Heritage", and "Where do I Go From Here?" The four, 45-60 minute lessons include suggestions for visual aids and student assignments.

A survey that accompanies each pamphlet asks the user to evaluate the effectiveness of the publication and recommend topics for future works. Genealogical education will be well-served if the balance of the series proves as user-friendly as these forerunners. Ms. Nichols has competently met her stated goal of "providing quality instruction at reasonable prices."

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Scottish-American Heirs, 1683-1883. David Dobson. Pub­lished by Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., 1001 North Cal­vert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3897. 1990, hardcover, 165 pp., indexed. $21.50.

These abstracts, from the records of the Services of Heirs, will provide American family historians with well-docu­mented evidence to link an ancestor to family in Scotland and heirs in America. Currently these records are located in the Scottish Record Office in Edinburgh. The abstracts, in most cases, give the name, occupation, place of residence in Scot­land, and relationship to the heir(s) of the deceased individual as well as the date of the local sheriff s inquest. The abstracts are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the deceased. The heirs are identified by name, occupation, and place of residence in America. The names of all heirs are listed in the index.

A sampling by this reviewer of 600 of the 2,657 records listed showed that 42 percent of these heirs lived in the United States, with New York and Virginia as the most popular place of residence; 32 percent lived in Canada, 19 percent in the West Indies, and 7 percent in America or North America. This sampling also showed the following division by time periods (date of the inquest): 61 percent from 1850-90,21 percent from 1820-50, 8 percent from 1790-1820, and 10 percent before 1790. Genealogists will find in this new book addition­al evidence of the link of their family to the birthplace of their ancestor(s). All Americans who have Scottish connections(s) should check this new documentary source.

Ruth Keys Clark

The New Loyalist Index. Compiled by Paul J. Bunnell, A.G., U.E. Published by Heritage Books, Inc., 1540-E Pointer Ridge Place, Suite 300, Bowie, Maryland 20716-1989. Softcover, ca. 525 pp., index. $32.50.

When searching for a "lost" ancestor, most genealogists like to fmd an indexed list of names in the time period of their search. This book must be added to the list of where to look during the late eighteenth century.

This work, compiled by a genealogist, lists over 5,000 persons who did Loyalist service during the Revolutionary War period. All entries are arranged alphabetically by sur­name and give the source of the information and where additional information may be found. Entries show that most Loyalists settled for some time in Canada, thus sources given are from Canada as well as the states and colonies.

In addition to the name, the entry gives the regiment and rank of the individual and his/her place of residence. Addi­tional data may include date of birth, marriage, or death, or it may indicate if the individual made a claim for land or other property confiscated during the war. The former places of residence go as far south as Georgia and include foreign countries such as Ireland and Germany. Names of children, spouses, and friends listed are arranged alphabetically in the

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index. This additional information will aid the researcher in correct identification of their ancestor.

Ruth Keys Clark

Records Access ARIZONA

"Our latest effort is to coordinate with the state archives in microfilming citizenship applications and related records stored at Yavapai County courthouse. The Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board tells us recent legislation may severely limit access to vital records in Arizona, but we have not yet seen the law." (Joe11a Cheek, Secretary, Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 695, Prescott, Arizona 86302.)

ARKANSAS

Finding Civil War information in the Special Collections Department of the University of Arkansas Libraries is aided by a recent publication titled Manuscript Resources for the Civil War. The guide, compiled by Kim Allen Scott, identifies processed collections as well as microfilm holdings. An­notated collection titles indicate the type of material, give a sketch of the person or organization associated with the collection, and describe the pertinent documents, whether Civil War or Reconstruction. Personal names mentioned within the annotation, including those soldiers who could be identified, appear in the index. Place names and subjects are also indexed.

Well over half of the collections listed contain personal papers such as diaries, correspondence, notebooks, photographs, and memoirs. Other holdings pertain to com­mercial interests or military matters. Some interesting period documents from the collections are depicted, such as the pass granted to Miss Sarah Hughs, 25 September 1863, permitting her to go beyond the city limits of Fort Smith.

This excellent guide sells for $7 and may be ordered from the University of Arkansas, University Libraries, Department of Special Collections, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Checks should be made payable to the University of Arkansas Libraries.

CALIFORNIA

The cost of vital records obtained from the California State Department of Health Services, Office of the State Registrar, 410 "N" Street, Sacramento, California 95814, increased 1 October 1990 to $12 for birth or marriage records and $8 for death records. (From the newsletter of the Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley 2:6.)

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COLORADO

Denver voters approved a $91.6 million bond issue for the Denver Public Library on 14 August 1990. The building program calls for a new, larger, and more adaptable Central Library building that is expected to open in 1995. Funding will also be provided for construction, expansion, and renova­tion in the branch libraries.

The Denver Public Library has one of the largest book collections of any urban library in the United States. The facility houses nationally known research centers such as the Western History and Genealogy department, utilized by family historians throughout the West. FGS Director Betty Kaufman, a Denver resident, writes, "The outlying genealogi­cal community viewed the issue with great concern and support even though they could not vote. After all, this is where all Denver metro genealogists do the bulk of their research."

CONNECTICUT

"In July 1990 the Freedom of Infonnation Commission of the State of Connecticut ruled that Connecticut marriage and death certificates are NOT exempt from public disclosure, and that it would constitute a violation of the Connecticut General Statues for any registrar of vital statistics either to dishonor a request to inspect or copy death or marriage certificates, or to discourage a requester from asserting his or her right to such records. Registrars of vital statistics (town clerks) and all personnel of the Vital Records Section of the Connecticut State Department of Health Services have been apprised of this ruling (State of Connecticut FOI Advisory #79)." (Submitted by Gertrude Singer Ogushwitz, President, Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut.)

ILLINOIS

Infonnation on Jacksonville State Hospital patients may be obtained from Ms. Florence Hutchison, c/o Jacksonville Area Genealogical & Historical Society, P.O. Box 21, Jackson­ville, Illinois 62651. She is the only person pennitted to give data as to date of admission, discharge, and county of residence. She has this infonnation for the years 1852-70 and 1904-34 only. The Jacksonville State Hospital was also known as the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane (1847-74) and the Illinois Central Hospital for the Insane (1875-1909). The first patient was admitted on 3 November 1851.

KANSAS

"It is necessary to have a user's card to research at the Center for Historical Research of the Kansas State Historical Society. The card is your pass to the reading room to research library collections, manuscript collections, or the archives collection. A card can be obtained by filling out an application and producing acceptable identification." (Submitted by Ruth Keys Clark, Jefferson County Genealogical Society, Os­kaloosa, Kansas.)

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MASSACHUSETTS

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston has designated the Hebrew College Library on Hawes Street as its resource repository. Resource materials presented by the society include a microfiche index to recently discovered society consular records from 1880-1920 as well as the computerized Jewish Family Finder and a collection of quarterly journals published by genealogical societies throughout the United States and Europe. Call (617) 277-5622. (From "Genealogical Gift to Hebrew College," Brook­line Citizen, 14 September 1990, p. 20. Submitted by David Dearborn, Boston.)

MICHIGAN

A free booklet, 1989 Update, Survey of Vital Records Services Offered to Genealogist by Local Registrars' Office, . is available from the Office of the State Registrar & Center for Health Statistics, 3423 North Logan, P.O. Box 30195, Lansing, Michigan 48909. The booklet provides specific information on records access to local registrars' offices across the state.

The Michigan Department of State, Bureau of History, State Archives, 717 West Allegan, Lansing, Michigan 48918, has thirty-one different circulars outlining their collections. The free circulars describe holdings in subjects such as Land Records (#2), Records Relating to Youths (#8), Mining Records (#25), Minorities I: African-Americans (#29), and Photography Collection (#31). A complete list of circulars is available from the archives. (Submitted by Kim S. Harrison, President, Michigan Genealogical Council, Lansing, Michigan.)

MINNESOTA

"The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is microfilming naturalization records held in its state archives. The microfilms are for sale and can also be obtained through inter-library loan. The records came to MRS from district courts of Minnesota. For information contact MRS Order Department, 1500 Mississippi Street, St. Paul, Minnesota ( 55101, or call (612) 296-6980." (Submitted by James R. Blair, President, Dakota County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 74, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075.)

MISSISSIPPI

As a result of recent budget cutbacks the Mississippi Department of Archives and History must now assess an hourly charge of $10 to all out-of-state requests for research. This fee must be paid before research begins, regardless of the success of the search. If a charge for photocopies is indicated, the patron will be notified by fonn letter of the amount. This cost must be paid before the copies are provided. The new policy was effective 20 November 1990. The mailing address for the department's archives and library

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division is P.O. Box 571, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0571. The telephone is (601) 359-1424. (Submitted by Anne Lipscomb of the department.)

MISSOURI

Effective 28 August 1990 the fee for a certified copy of a birth and/or death record increased to $5 each. This fee entitles the requestor to a search of the files and/or one certified copy of the record requested, if found. A fee for correcting birth and death records has been eliminated; how­ever, a processing fee of $5 is required on each legitimation, adoption, court order, and recording a birth after the twelfth birthday. H ('This notice appeared in the October 1990 newslet­ter of the South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society.)

NEW YORK

The fee for certified copies of New York City birth and death records issued by the Department of Health is now $15. Requests for birth records after 1897 and death records after 1929 should be sent to the New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, 125 Worth St., New York, New York 10013.

The fee for search-and-copy of vital records held by the Municipal Archives has increased to $10. If the requester provides the certificate number of the birth, marriage, or death record, the fee for a certified copy remains $5. Requests for birth records before 1898, death records before 1930, and Manhattan and Brooklyn marriage records prior to 1938 should be sent to the New York City Municipal Archives, 31 Chambers Street, New York, New York 10007. (Dorot 11:4, Summer 1990, p. 5.)

"Staff cutbacks" was the explanation given in October when researchers were denied access to indexes in the Vital Records Section of the New York State Health Department in Albany. This office maintains the only copy of the microfiche index in the state and is directed by law to make it available to the public. Heads of New York genealogical societies hope to form a statewide network to monitor this situation and to lobby for pertinent legislation as needed. Genealogists have requested that copies of the indexes be distributed to various repositories around the state but the state registrar has refused to do this. (Information from David Dearborn, Boston, Massachusetts.)

FGS Forum reader William L. Huffman, Sr., of Hun­tington, New York, received a letter dated 16 July 1990 from L. Julien Rivers, of the Vital Records Section, stating, "processing time for accepted genealogy requests is between six and seven months."

OKLAHOMA

"Records of Purcell's Methodist Episcopal Church recent­ly were discovered when the cornerstone of the Trinity

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Methodist Church was opened. We will publish some in book 3 of History and Heritage and others in the future quarterly newsletter of the society." (Submitted by Joyce A. Rex, McClain County Oklahoma Genealogical & Historical Society, 203 Washington Street, Purcell, Oklahoma 73080.)

OIDO

"City of Elyria, [Lorain County] Board of Health now has birth and death records (1908-82) on microfiche and can produce photocopies (certified copies are $7). The address is 202 Chestnut Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035. The telephone is (216) 323-5747." (From Dale Kellogg, Editor, Lorain County Chapter,ooS.)

PENNSYLVANIA

The Pennsylvania State Archives, closed since 1 August 1990 for asbestos abatement and plaza repairs, is expected to reopen in spring. Call or write before your visit, as on-site research is not possible until the renovation is complete. Contact Pennsylvania State Archives, Box 1026, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109-1026; telephone (717) 783-3281. (Sub­mitted by David Dearborn, Boston, Massachusetts.)

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"The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pit­tsburgh, has established a separate Jewish Archives within the society's archives." (Submitted by Julian Falk, Chairman, Jewish Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh, 2131 5th A venue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.)

TEXAS

The Texas State Library is offering microfilm sets of the indexes to the Texas birth records, 1903-76. The microfilm is a page-for-page copy of the indexes available in book form in the Genealogy Collection at the Texas State Library. Each entry gives the last and rust name of the child, the county and date of birth and the Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics certifi­cate number. The 16mm, 2.5 mil silver negative microfilm is $14 per reel. A contents list is available from Records Management Division, Microfilming Department, Texas State Library, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, Texas 78711. (Sub­mitted by Lewis Marquardt, Executive Director, German­Texan Heritage Society, Manchaca, Texas.)

VIRGINIA

Prince George, reputedly a "bumed county" of Virginia, has recovered a historic ledger, marked "B," containing wills and deeds, 1710-13 (over 270 pages). The story told is that some years ago an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio, had a client bring in the ledger intending to probate a will. The client, told that the book was a historic record, asked the attorney, Mr. Paul Mathews, to return it to the courthouse. But the book was mislaid until recently when the clerk of Prince George, Mr. Bishop Knott, received a large package wrapped in brown paper and loaded with stamps. Inside was ledger "B,"

probably the second oldest for Prince George COWlty since its fonnation in 1702. The Virginia State Archives has filmed the book, and Dr. Benjamin B. Weisiger III, who has abstracted many Prince George records, hopes to present this new material in the pages of the Magazine of Genealogy. (From Virginia Genealogical Society Newsletter 16:4.)

WASHINGTON

The Washington State Newspaper Project has now microfilmed most known issues of approximately 450 newspapers, covering 135 years of Washington history. The project included preparation of a computer database of the newspaper titles, issues available, and location of the microfilms. Copies of the database will be supplied to libraries and societies at cost. Libraries that made their newspaper collections available for microfilming will receive a copy of the microfilms of these records; others may be purchased. The Washington State Library, which spear­headed the project, will have a complete set. For infonnation, write the Library, AJ-ll, Olympia, Washington 98504-0111. (From the Seattle Genealogical Society Newsletter June/July 1990.)

CANADA

The Pontiac Area Historical & Genealogical Society (pAHGS), with the pennission of Cumming Publishers of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, microfiched sixteen historical atlases of the Province of Ontario and one of the Quebec-East­ern townships, Canada. The Ontario atlases cover a total of twenty six counties and include pictures of prominent citizens, various maps, area histories, town plans, and short biographical sketches of subscribers.

Included are the Ontario counties of Bruce (1880), Gray (1890), Carleton (1879), Elgin (1877), Essex and Kent (1880), Halton (1877), Lanark and Renfrew (1880-81), On­tario (1877), Oxford and Brant (1875-76), Peel (1977), Perth (1879), Prescott Russell and Stonnont-Dundas-Glengarry (1879-81), Simcoe (1881), Waterloo (1881), Wellington (1877), York (1878), Huron (1879), Lincoln and WeIland (1876), and the Province of Quebec-Eastern townships for 1881.

Many of these atlases are out of print and unavailable. The collection may be purchased as a whole or as individual counties. Contact PAHGS, P. o. Box 901, Pontiac, Michigan 48055-0901.

Family Associations Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G.

THE "FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS" SECTION THAT appeared on pages 26-27 of the winter 1990 FGS Forum drew interesting comments. In this column it was suggested that Family Associations/Organizations adopt one of six proposed

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sub-titles to their name, to more clearly define the scope of their organizations. These included (1) Surname Association; (2) One-Name (Scottish, English, Gennan, etc.) Association; (3) Immigrant/Descendant Association; (4) Immigrant/Des­cendant Surname Association; (5) Family Branch Associa­tion; (6) Regional Surname Association. [Fuller explanation was given in the column. A copy of the original column may be obtained by sending an SASE to this columnist at 1474 Montelegre Drive, San Jose, California 95120.]

A number of people wrote to endorse the proposal because of the saving in postage. As they explained, to write to an association and include an SASE totals 50 cents. It is expen­sive; an explanatory subtitle would eliminate this postage.

Some commented that appropriate subtitles would draw attention to the differences among family associations.

From a sampling of the letters: William S. Armstrong of Vancouver, Washington, Con­

vener of the Armstrong Clan, wrote that "a Scottish clan is, by definition, a one-name Scottish organization (not associa­tion)." He further explains that the clan, though studying a family of Scottish origin, is interested in a worldwide mem­bership. "In that sense a clan is also surname and descendant oriented." To cover this, the second category could be modified for these groups to "Sumame/Descendant Or­ganization; One-Name Scottish Study." [Any of the subtitles could be modified as necessary to explain a group's focus.]

Roberta Annette Ralston of Alva, Oklahoma, writes: "I would be in favor of some standard defmitions ... the sugges­tion of adding a subtitle to those associations that already are in existence is good." She adds that the categories proposed in the article "are feasible and practical."

Barbara B. Ford of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, genealogist and editor of the Overholser Family Association, tells us she constantly gets letters inquiring whether they cover only the Overholser spelling, or are devoted to only one immigrant. "You make a very good point about standardizing defmi­tions .. .! think the idea is a good one ... "

Two who wrote thought that standardization would be compulsory, but were assured that this was a completely volWltary designation.

Susan Cook of Lilburn, Georgia, of the Adam Hawkes Family Association, agrees .. there is a problem of defmition concerning family associations." She adds, "I suspect most family associations alter their focus over the years and that would affect the category in which they might fall. Thus, 1 heartily agree ... that rather than going to the expense of chang­ing incorporation, by-laws, stationery, etc., a definition should be in the fonn of a subtitle or included in material sent out to prospective members."

David L. Parke of Reading, Pennsylvania, of the Parke Society, wrote: "1 am quite in agreement with your defmi­tions ... the wording I must use today, and will probably use when 1 reprint [our] brochures is: The Parke Society: A One-Name (British Isles) Association.

This columnist would encourage those family associations who have not read the article to get a copy and give considera­tion to its contents. If a subtitle seems appropriate, it could be incorporated (with any necessary modifications) into stationery, membership leaflets, and newsletter banners.

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National Genealogical Society 1991 Conference in the States

29 MAY - 1 JUNE 1991 • PORTLAND, OREGON

• Attend the first major genealogical conference in the Pacific Northwest-open to all family history researchers.

• Choose from over 120 sessions for both the novice and the professional.

• Shop for genealogical books and supplies offered by more than 100 exhibitors.

• Research at the Genealogical Forum Library and other repositories in the Portland area.

"Come to the End of the Oregon Trail" • Enjoy Portland's Rose Festival, tours, recreational activities, and

sensational scenery.

Hosted by the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc.

• Stop over for research at Salt Lake City's Family History Library for a small surcharge by flying Delta, the official conference airline.

To request the conference brochure, available in February 1991, write: NGS 1991 Conference. 4527 17th Street, North. Arlington, VIrginia 22207- 2399

Ethnic/International GENERAL

The Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota, 826 Berry Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55114, collects, researches, and disseminates materials about the migration to, and experience in, America of twenty-four American ethnic groups. These groups are Albanians, Ar­menians, Bulgarians, Byelorussians, Carpatho-Ruthenians, Croations, Czechs, Estonians, Finns, Greeks, Hungarians, Italians, Jews (East European), Latvians, Lithuanians, Macedonians, Near Easterners, Poles, Romanians, Russians, Serbs, Slovaks, Slovenes, and Ukrainians. Write the center for their current publications catalog.

AFRO-AMERICAN "The 1890 Territorial census lists many black residents of

the Chickasaw Nation. National Archives film 7RA21 rolls 1 and 2, are microfilmed copies of loose pages of census. Pontotoc County listed and published by McClain County Historical Society; Pickens County is by Barbara Crumpton of Duncan; Panola and Tishomingo counties are not publish­ed to date." (Submitted by Joyce A. Rex, Historian, McClain County Historical Society, 203 Washington St., Purcell, Ok­lahoma 73080.)

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BRITISH "Our library contains a significant amount of British refer­

ence material that enables us to assist many researchers in that area. We publish a quarterly newsletter for those researching in England, titled The English Researcher, which is free for an SASE for each issue." (Submitted by the Krans-Buckland Family Association, Inc., P.O. Box 1025, North Highlands, Califomia 95660-1025.)

CZECHOSLOVAK The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 16225,

St. Paul, MinneSota 55116, has recently published volume 2 of their Czechoslovak Surname Index. The pUblication in­cludes 1,250 surnames with place of family origin in Czechoslovakia and the U.S. or Canadian location. Surnames are cross-referenced to the name and address of the society member who is researching that line. Volume 1 contained 946 names; volume 3, now in progress, is expected to be larger. The society'S quarterly, Nase Rodina, is mailed to over 1,000 residences. This group shares the library of the Minnesota Genealogical Society at 1101 Fort Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, and holds a special Czechoslovak night on the second Thursday of every month. (Submitted by Paul M. Makousky, Treasurer.)

DANISH

A national campaign is underway to secure funds for a Danish Immigrant Museum to be built in Elk Horn, Iowa. A total of $12.1 million in capital, endowment, and operating funds will be required to complete the core building, exhibit design and construction, and to help sustain the museum over its first five years of operation. The museum will honor the more than 360,000 Danish immigrants by telling their stories, interpreting artifacts and traditions, and preserving the Danish heritage.

Contributions of $200 or more will permanently place the name of a designated immigrant individual or family on the museum's Wall of Honor , along with the city and state where the honored person resided, settled, or was interred. The wall provides an opportunity to honor and display the names of ancestors as well as other significant people in the lives of the donors. Each donor will receive an acknowledgment of his contribution suitable for framing. Donors are encouraged to submit a brief family history on a form that will be supplied by the museum. These histories will be on file and can be viewed by visitors to the museum. For more information contact the Danish Immigrant Museum, P.O. Box 178, Elk Horn, Iowa 51531. (From American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society Newsletter 2:3/4, May/June 1990, pp. 12-13.)

DUTCH

"The Joint Archives of Holland is a repository that special­izes in the migration of Dutch to America, especially the later migration of Dutch to the midwest beginning in 1847. This history research center includes manuscript and archival records, some information on Dutch in the U.S. census and passenger ship information, and other materials on Dutch ethnicity.

The Joint Archives is the union of the archival collections of the Holland Historical Trust (Netherlands Museum), Hope College, and Western Theological Seminary and is located on the ground floor of the Van Wylen library, 10th and College in Holland, Michigan.

Requests for information can be addressed to Larry J. Wagenaar, the Joint Archives of Holland, Hope College Campus, Holland, Michigan 49423. Limited research (max­imum of two hours) will be conducted by the archives' staff at a cost of $5 per half hour. Please include an SASE with your inquiry." (Submitted by Larry J. Wagenaar of the Joint Archives of Holland.)

GERMAN

Volume 1 of the German Research Association Surname Book includes over 7,000 entries, sorted by place name and surname, including dates of residence. These submissions are by 202 German Research Association (GRA) members worldwide and include Germanic ancestral lines only in the United States, Germany, and other countries. The volume is available from GRA, P.O. Box 11293, San Diego, California 92111, for $18.00 plus $2.00 shipping in the United States; $3.60 outside. Add California sales tax where applicable.

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The Bavarian state archive for the province (Regierungsbezirk) Schwaben, in D-8858 Neuburg a.d. Donau, is now closed and its contents transferred to Augsburg. The new title and address are Staatsarchiv Augsburg, Salomon-Idler-Strasse 2, D-89OO Augsburg, West Germany. (Reported by Friedrich R. Wollmershauser in Genealogie 20:39: 1, January 1990, p. 29.)

IRISH

TIARA, the Irish Ancestral Research Association is a nonprofit organization established to develop and promote the growth, study, and exchange of ideas among people interested in Irish genealogical and historical research. The association meets the second Friday evening of every month except July and August in Lecture Room 307, Higgins Hall, on the campus of Boston College, Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. A booklet, Helpful Suggestions for Irish Research. is available for $6 from the group. 1990 dues ranged from $10 to $15. Membership includes a quarter­ly. Write TIARA, P.O. Box 619, Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776.

JEWISH

"An estimated 100 Jewish genealogists and 'landsmen' are expected to launch a new interest group that will specialize in the northeast section of the old Lomza Gubernia" in addition to the old Suwalki Gubernia, according to Shem Tov 6:2, June 1990, the newsletter of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Toronto. For Suwalki, it incorporates that southern part of modern Lithuania, Suwalki and vicinity, and the Augustow region. Annual membership will be $20. For fur­ther information write Marlene Silverman, Ph.D., 3701 Con­necticut Avenue, N.W., #228, Washington, D.C. 20008. (From Chronicles 9:2, p. 1.)

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN

"The Family Tree" is a genealogy column edited by Tommy Campbell in The Choctaw Advocate. published in Butler, Alabama. Queries are free to those searching for ancestors in the southeastern United States. The column's primary coverage areas, however, are the Alabama counties of Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Sumter, Marengo, and Mobile, and the Mississippi counties of Wayne, Clarke, Lauderdale, and Jones. Queries should be typed or plainly printed. The column also publishes notices of reunions anywhere in the United States and of workshops in the southeastern states. Persons who desire a copy of their letter in print should send an SASE for a tearsheet or one 65¢ stamp for the entire issue of the Advocate. All materials should be mailed to Tommy Campbell, Editor, The Choctaw Advocate. P.O. Box 475, Butler, Alabama 36904. (Copied from "Black Genealogy" by Marieta Childs, in American Family Roots Association's publication, Family Records. TODAY 2:2, April 1990, p. 86.)

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POLISH

The Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut has com­pleted the copying of eighteen Polish cemeteries in the state of New Jersey. The inscriptions were extracted by society members from New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York, all bilingual in Polish ad English. The resulting index, which includes the inscriptions, includes over 650 pages. Although the society is unable to publish this work at the present, they are willing to answer inquiries accompanied by an SASE. A charge for copying any entries located may apply.

The society has now begun a similar project in Rhode Island Polish-America cemeteries on a volunteer basis. The New Jersey work was funded by a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission. For additional information contact the society at 8 Lyle Road, New Britain, Connecticut 06053. (From a telephone call, 25 October 1990, to Jonathan D. Shea of the society.)

SWEDISH

~e Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center in Rock Island, Illinois, has been designated the official American Distributing Agency for the microfiche issue of the Swedish Parish Records produced by a special division of the Swedish National Archives called S. V.A.R. A detailed listing for each parish will be available after 1 January 1991. Write to the center at P.O. Box 175, Augustana College, Rock Island, lllinois 61201-2296." (From the McHenry County (Dlinois) Genealogical Society newsletter, Connection 9:10, October 1990, p. 1.)

SWISS

Since 1980, an intensive and comprehensive study of the immigration of the Swiss to the state of Wisconsin during the nineteenth century has been in progress. This important undertaking will produce brief biographical and genealogical studies of all persons of Swiss birth who came to Wisconsin prior to 1900. The ultimate goal will be to produce a complete study of the Swiss. In addition to information of a biographi­cal nature, the project will focus on the major sources of emigration, the journey to America and migration to Wiscon­sin, and the settlement process.

The purpose of the research is to identify the individuals by name, age, and occupation; to locate the immigrant's commune or canton of origin; to chronicle their settlements; and to identify their descendants. This study will bring together all that is currently known about each immigrant and gather together material pertaining to the Swiss in general.

Due to the scope of this undertaking, no deadline for completion has been set. Anyone with a "Swiss connection" is invited to submit information on an early Swiss immigrant. No contribution is too small. For further information on this project, send an SASE to Maralyn A. Wellauer, 3239 North 58th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216.

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Profile Speakers for whom three or more recommenda­tions are received by FGS from member societies will be invited to submit material for this section.

LOREN N. HORTON, Ph.D. THERE IS SOMETHING intriguing about a cemetery. You do not have to be a genealogist to fmd them fascinating-they are of universal interest. But if you do happen to be a genealogist, there are some things to know about cemeteries and gravestones that can have a direct impact on your research. As a well-known authority on these subjects, Dr. Loren Horton, of the State Historical Society of Iowa, is a popular speaker on the subject. Two of his presentations, "Victorian Gravestone Symbolism," and "The Cemetery as a Local History Resource" are ideally suited for programs Dr. Loren N. Horton where a topic of general in-terest is desirable.

Other topics addressed by Dr. Horton are "nineteenth Century European Immigration to the United States"; Patriots and Poltroons: Research in Census Records"; and "Pioneers and Panics: Economic Cycles and Settlement Patterns."

Loren Horton draws information for his presentations from his impressive background in both the historical and genealogical fields. Having earned· a B.A., an M.A., and a Ph.D. in history, he has been a teacher of that subject from junior high through university levels. He has been a frequent lecturer for local and national historical societies and museums, archival groups, genealogical societies, and for adult education groups for the past eighteen years. Addition­ally, he has authored numerous published articles, two history text books, and has edited a diary and several other publica­tions.

Dr. Horton uses visual aids for his presentations, provides handouts, and does not object to having his lectures tape recorded for personal use. He has no restriction or preference as to travel arrangements or area of travel, but he does prefer commercial accommodations for overnight stays.

His lecture fees range from $50 to $125 for a single lecture to $300 for a one-day seminar, plus expenses. Contact Loren N. Horton, Ph.D., 3367 Hanover Court, Iowa City, Iowa 52245.

Loretto Dennis Szucs

Calendar of Events Events should have importance beyond a par­ticular geographic area. Submit notices at least four months in advance of event. Include name and description of event, date, place, contact name and address or phone number.

Winter 1991 Feb. 1(i, Harlingen, Tex.: Lloyd D. Bockstuck is keynote speaker for "Forth

From New England," the 14th Annual Seminar of the Tip-O-Texas Genealogical Society. Contact Ms. W. A. McBride, 2302 Susan, Harlin­gen, Texas 78550.

Feb. 23, Hemet, Calif.: Sessions at the Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society Seminar will include "New York Research," by Jan Jennings; "Pennsylvania and Ohio Research," by Penny'Fieke; and "Emigration and Passenger Lists in the National Archives," by Fred Klose. Send an SASE to Mary Allred, 40897 Cavalier Drive, Hemet California 92344, or phone (714) 658-6153 for details.

Feb. 23, Whittier, Calif.: Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) presents George K. Schweitzer, Ph.D., Sc.D., on "Germany, Pennsyl­vania, and Missouri." The site is the Masonic Temple, 7604 Greenleaf Avenue. Contact WAGS, P.O. Box 4367, Whittier, CA 90607, or phone (213) 944-5924 or (818) 333-6924.

Feb. 25, Tucson, Ariz.: Arlene Eakle, Ph.D., and Marnita Hill are the featured speakers at the seminar of the Arizona State Genealogical Society. Write the society at P.O. Box 42075, Tucson, Arizona 85733-2075.

Mar. 16, Vancouver, Wash.: The Clark County Genealogical Society Annual Seminar presents James L. Hansen of the Wisconsin State His­torical Society Library. Contact the Clark County Society at P.O. Box 2728, Vancouver, Washington 98668.

Mar. 16, Vicksburg, Miss.: Lloyd D. Bockstruck:, on "Research in Virginia" and "Westward Expansion," will be the guest lecturer for the Vicksburg Genealogical Society. Contact Ms. W. L. McInnis, P.O. Box 1161, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39181-1161.

Spring 1991 Apr. 6, Lake Charles, La.: Elizabeth Shown Mills, F.A.S.G., will address

participants at the 3rd Genealogical Seminar of the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society to be held at the Lake Charles Hilton Inn. Write the society at P.O. Box 5652, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70606-5652.

Apr. 11, Dodge City, Kans.: Spring Seminar and· Guest Day features Kathleen W. Hinckley, C.G.R.S., of Arvada, Colorado. Presented by the Kansas Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 103, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Apr. 20, Crystal Lake, Ill.: A Workshop to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society will feature Larry O. Jensen on German research. There will be four other speakers. Contact the society, at 1011 N. Green Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050.

Apr. 26-27, Topeka, Kans.: Larry O. Jensen will address participants at the 19th Annual Genealogy Conference & Workshop of the Topeka Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 4048, Topeka, Kansas 66604-0048. The conference, on "German Research,· includes mini-sessions and a German dinner on Friday. Write the society or call (913) 233-5762 for details.

May 4, Charlestown, N. H.: Family Tree Fair presented by Old Fort No.4 Associates offers genealogists an opportunity to exhibit their family trees while attending research programs. There is no charge to exhibit family trees but fair registration is required. Contact Amanda L. Page, 81 Wall Street, Springfield, Vermont 05156, or call (802) 885-2649.

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May 4, Prescott, Ariz.: Annual Seminar of the Northern Arizona Genealogi­cal Society will be held at Embry-Riddle University, 3200 N. Willow Creek Road. Topic is "Pre-Revolutionary America." Write Joella Cheek, HC30 Box 359, Prescott, Arizona 86301.

May 4-14, England and Holland: "The Mayflower Tour to England and Holland" is offered by Heritage Links, Limited. Contact Ms. Mary Lee Merrill, HCR 69 Box 675, Friendship, Maine 04547. The toll-free number is 1-800-328-3112. In Maine, call 832-7298.

May 6-11, Boston, Mass.: "Come Home to New England" seminar for thirty-five at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (WEHGS) Library. Includes lectures and guided research with individual consult­ations. Tour, two dinners, and Boston Harbor cruise. Contact William H. Schoeffler, Director of Education, NEHGS, 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

May 15-26, Yorkshire, England: New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) offers a sightseeing tour to Yorkshire, &gland. Con­tact William H. Schoeffler, Director of Education, NEHGS, 101 Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

May 18, BeBeville, Ill.: German Genealogical Conference cosponsored by st. Clair County Genealogical Society (SccaS) and the Illinois Chapter of Pal-Am. On Friday, 17 May, a research day will be held at the St. Louis Library. Write SCCGS, P.O. Box 431, Belleville, Illinois 62222-0431, or call (618) 277-0848 for details.

May 24-26, Kingston, Ontario: 1991 Annual Seminar of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OOS), "Gateway to Upper Canada," at Queen·s University. Keynote speaker will be Jean Cole of the "Questions and Answers" column in FamUy Tree Magazine. Contact: Kingston Branch OOS, P.O. Box 1394, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5C6.

May 29-June 1, Portland, Oreg.: Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc., hosts the National Genealogical Society (NGS) conference, "Come to the End of the Oregon Trail" (see FGS Forum 2:2 p. 8). Contact NGS, 4527 Seventeenth Street North, Arlington, Virginia 22207-2399.

Notices Please note these new or corrected addresses or society names:

German Research Association, Inc., P.O. Box 711600, San Diego, California 92171-1600

Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies, P.O. Box 3585, Topeka, Kansas 66604-0858

Peoria Connty Genealogical Society [formerly Peoria Genealogical Society], P.O. Box 1489, Peoria, Illinois 61655-1489

San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society, 29357 Londelius Street, Canoga Park, California 91306

San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society, 40 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, California 94402

The locations of two society libraries have changed:

Kansas State Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists is moving its library to the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society library, 211 West Iron Avenue, Suite 205, Salina, Kansas

The research collection of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogi­cal Society is now housed in the Union College library in Lincoln, Nebraska

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