Today: Thursday, October 8, 2015
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 AM in the Reliance Room at the Late Miona Recreation Center
Citing Genealogical Sources Correctly: Why It’s Crucial to Your Research:
Crestleaf
"Researching your family history can be quite the eye-opening and rewarding experience. And it isn’t for the faint of heart, either! Whether you’re new to genealogy research or a seasoned family historian, you know how much time and dedication is needed to uncover the hidden mysteries of your family and fill in the branches of your family tree."
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University of Manitoba’s Digital Archives Contain Newspapers, Military, and Prairie History:
Genealogy à la carte
"If you have an ancestor who lived in Manitoba you should definitely explore the University of Manitoba’s UM Digital Collection that contains more than 75,000 digital materials, such as newspapers, correspondence, photos, books, and film."
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MCG
"Evernote is an amazing tool for managing genealogical research. With Evernote you’ll not only have all your research with you wherever you go, but you can have any item of information in front of your eyes in just seconds."
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Rachel Dolezal isn't Alone – My Family History Proves Choosing a Racial Definition is Hard:
Theguardian
"How do you determine who is black? Is it simply a matter of inheritance – you are what your parents are? Does having a black grandparent make a person black? Must she have been raised as black, in a black community? Is one black ancestor, one drop of blood, enough?"
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1871: The Great Chicago Fire begins in southwest Chicago, possibly in a barn owned by Patrick and Katherine O’Leary. Fanned by strong southwesterly winds, the flames raged for more than 24 hours, eventually leveling three and a half square miles and wiping out one-third of the city. Approximately 250 people were killed in the fire; 98,500 people were left homeless; 17,450 buildings were destroyed.
1918: US Army corporal Alvin C. York kills 28 German soldiers and captures 132 in the Argonne Forest; promoted to sergeant and awarded US Medal of Honor and French Croix de Guerre.
1921: First live radio broadcast of a football game; Harold W. Arlin was the announcer when KDKA of Pittsburgh broadcast live from Forbes Field as the University of Pittsburgh beat West Virginia University 21–13.
1890 Birthday: Eddie Rickenbacker, U.S. fighter pilot in World War I, aviation pioneer.
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