Newspaper articles can provide a wealth of information to help round out your family history. Kim Thurman will offer guidance in how to find publications and news items that may include your ancestor. Class is from 10:30 – Noon followed by an optional hands-on help session from 1:00-3:00. In person at the RVGS Library and …
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Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website
The following is a press release written by the folks at the Library of Congress: Library of Congress Unveils Major Upgrades to Chronicling America Website Enhanced Platform Improves Accessibility and Research Capabilities for Historic Newspapers The Library of Congress has launched a significant upgrade to its Chronicling America website, the nation’s leading free resource for historical …
Digitized Collection of Black New Orleans Nightlife Posters, 1979-1980, Published
Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC) is pleased to announce a digitized collection of Black New Orleans nightlife posters, 1979-1980, newly published via the Tulane University Digital Library. The collection consists of posters representing concerts and other music and dance events presented in New Orleans and the surrounding region for young participants who made up the primary target …