The following is an announcement written by the U.S. National Genealogical Society: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) has commissioned two of the country’s leading forensic genealogists—Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG, and Catherine Becker Wiest Desmarais, CG—to produce a new book, Forensic Genealogy: Theory and Practice. Ramage and Desmarais will lead a team of contributing authors including Cairenn Binder, Angie …
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The State’s Voice, a Harnett County Newspaper, Added to DigitalNC
Issues of The State’s Voice, published in Dunn, NC from 1933-1935, have been added to DigitalNC. Published by O. J. (Oscar J.) Peterson, this paper is much more of an editorial vehicle than many other papers at the time. The entire front page is devoted to his thoughts on one or more news items or topics …
New Orleans Public Library, City Archives to Host Inaugural Genealogy Festival
The City Archives and Special Collections is excited to present the inaugural GenFest on March 9 at the New Orleans Public Library’s Main location (219 Loyola Ave.). Stop by between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to browse information and exhibits from regional Louisiana genealogical, historical, cultural, and preservation organizations; informational programs from local experts; and …