Valerie Nagle spent decades wondering what happened to her older sister who was last seen in Oregon in 1974. She searched online databases of unidentified persons cases looking for her and sent DNA to a popular ancestry website in the hopes of finding a match. That all changed in June when authorities in Oregon called …
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Learn How to Use Learn How to Use Genealogy Tools to Research Your Family Story
Wondering how to research your family story? Join Carol Litchfield, genealogist with the Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society in Haywood County, North Carolina, for an overview of genealogical resources and tools available at the Haywood County Public Library. There will be two opportunities to attend the workshop. The first will be from 2-3:30 p.m. …
Archivist Fired by Trump Launches a National Effort to Strengthen Democracy
SUMMARY Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as archivist of the United States in 2023, until February, when President Trump fired her with no warning or reason given. Now Shogan has a new challenge, which she unveiled during our exclusive interview. On Constitution Day, she launched a national bipartisan …