A U.S. organization has just published an online “Genealogy Resource Guide” including the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. The Practical Importance of Genealogy 3. History of Genealogy 4. Getting Started 5. Types of Records 6. Reliability of Sources 7. Tools for Your Search 8. Genealogical …
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“Resources of the Eastern European Genealogical Society” Workshop by EEGS members. Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 pm. University of Winnipeg Library ( 5 floor), 515 Portage Ave. The EEGS Library Collection will be reviewed and various maps will be made available for members to peruse. There …
Join Heritage Winnipeg on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 when Winnipeg buildings open their doors for a free public event. A printable program with information for all of the 2017 Doors Open sites and events is available at this link! http://www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
Free for Winnipeg Library cardholders – access to Canada Newspaper Archive (1872 – 2016) Includes newspapers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland. Sign in with your Winnipeg Library card number and PIN on the Library homepage and then click on “Databases”. Under the Subject menu, scroll …
Sunday, May 7, 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Meet at cemetery gates located at the northern end of the Disraeli Freeway (on Beatrice St., near 88 Hespeler Ave.) Led by Wendi Oryniak. This tour is part of Jane’s Walks which are free, locally organized walking tours, …
Saturday, May 6, Alloway Hall, 10 am – 5 pm MGS will be participating in this arts, culture and heritage fair along with many other community organizations. This is a great opportunity for MGS to inform the general public about our Society. Please join us. Free admission …
Discover Your Roots – Genealogy Online Canada/US: Tuesday, May 23: 6-8 pm; British/Irish: Thursday, May 25: 6-8 pm Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will demonstrate features of basic websites covering census information, vital statistics and directories. She will also present information on free software available to genealogists, …
The website “Ancestor Hunter” has an excellent list of MANITOBA ONLINE HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS. This is a MUST READ for any researcher using newspaper sources. They also have a list for every Canadian province and US state. http://www.theancestorhunt.com/blog/manitoba-online-historical-newspapers-summry#.WP4kelKZNAZ This website also has an excellent article on …
A display of school history projects by Grades 4-11 students, will be held on Thursday, May 4 at the Axworthy Recreation Plex – University of Winnipeg (350 Spence St.). For Canada 150, project topics are to reflect the historic aspect of Canada, not the modern and …