Folklore, true crime, buried treasure and Elvis. These are among the stories Oxford County residents have recounted as the southwestern Ontario regional municipality celebrates its 175th anniversary. To mark the special milestone, Oxford County has launched a new book titled, Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of Oxford County’s Past. The project was born during the COVID pandemic, …
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Wyoming State Archives Updates Fees to Strengthen Access, Preservation
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Wyoming State Archives is updating its service fees to support the long-term preservation and accessibility of Wyoming’s irreplaceable public records. The new fee schedule, which takes effect Sept. 1, reflects rising operational costs and decades of technological advancement, according to a news release. Archives officials …
Heinz History Center to Offer Workshops
The Detre Library and Archives, located at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, will launch a new series of genealogy workshops, with the first scheduled to take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12. The workshops will focus on family histories of blue-collar workers — steel mills, glass factories and beyond. The first …