Category: Latest Genealogy News

What Is Black and White and Read All Over?

(Genealogy Gems from Allen County Public Library Monthly Newsletter – February 29, 2016) by Curt B. Witcher, Genealogy Dept. Library Manager A few may join me in remembering this ol’ saying popular more than a half a century ago when I was a little boy. What’s Black and White, and Read All Over? we’d ask. …

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Ten Questions to Ask a Research Facility Before You Visit

(Kimberly Powell’s Weekly Genealogy Newsletter – February 23, 2016) Whether you’re planning a trip to the State Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit. 1. What are …

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Google is Changing Picasa Photo Editing Program

(Dick Eastman’s Daily Newsletter – February 17) Google’s Picasa has been one of my favorite photo editing tools for several years. Now there is bad news and good news about the free service. Bad news: Google will stop supporting the Picasa desktop application on March 15th, 2016. It will still work beyond March 15th, but …

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