Tuesday, July 25, 2017

VGS Latest News and Tips: 25 July 2017

Reminders:
Tomorrow: July 26, 2017
Brick Wall SIG Meeting
8:30 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center
Tomorrow: July 26, 2017
General Monthly Meeting
10:00 AM in the Atlanta Room in the Savannah Center
Topic: Podcast: "10 Tools for Your Genealogy Research That You Never Thought You'd Need"Topic: "Latest Update on Leesburg Library and FamilySearch Microfilm"
Presentation: 
“Reconstructing a Life: Chasing Uncle William through the Wilds of Cyberspace.” by VP Annette Burke Lyttle

Gen News:

Personnel Records of the First World War:

Canada
"This database combines references to various First World War personnel records. Over the next few years, digitized versions of all of the files will be added to the database references. At present, the database includes digitized files for many individuals of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Newfoundland Forestry Corps (courtesy of the Rooms Provincial Archives). Newly digitized CEF files are added to the references every two weeks."
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The Best Newspaper Site for Your Genealogy:

Amy Johnson Crow
"There are numerous newspapers sites that could be useful for your genealogy research. Many of them would gladly have you as a paid subscriber. But how do you know which one is worth spending your money on? Here's how to find the newspaper site that's best for you."
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Ask A Librarian: When the Genealogy Library Book You REALLY Need Doesn't Circulate:

Amy Johnson Crow
"As much as we'd like to, it isn't always possible to check out that family history book from the library or borrow a copy through inter-library loan. Unlike books by Stephen King or J.K. Rowling, most genealogy books don't have thousands of copies in libraries around the world. Some books are literally one-of-a-kind."
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Tech:

How to Record Your Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iPhone Screen:

How-to-Geek
"Screenshots are great, but sometimes you need to create a video recording to really get your point across. You can record your computer’s desktop, your smartphone’s screen, or your tablet’s display."
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What Is the New Archive Feature in Google Photos?

How-to-Geek
"If you’re a Google Photos user, you’ve may have seen a new feature called “Archive” show up in the app’s sidebar. if not, don’t stress—it’s just now rolling out and not everyone has it yet. Since it’s new, here’s a quick look at what it is, why you want it, and how to use it."
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Education:

Why Citing Sources is Crucial in Genealogy and How to Do it Right:

Ancestral Findings
"Did you know that citing your sources is a crucial part of proper genealogical research? Here's why you should do it, and how to do it correctly
Listen now... 6.31 minutes

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