The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) offers a free webinar on Tuesday July 21, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time: Diamonds in the Rough: Finding and Using Manuscript Collections — Manuscript collections can be a genealogist’s secret weapon. Learn to find and use them!
Shellee A. Morehead, Ph.D., CG, will describe collections of unique unpublished materials that may be hiding in plain sight, and how to access them online and in person — including maps, photographs, diaries, letters, scrapbooks, genealogists’ research notes, unpublished histories, business ledgers, journals, vertical files, and other one-of-a-kind documents and objects that may provide insight into our families’ lives and neighborhoods.
Shellee Morehead, CG, has a Ph.D. in evolutionary ecology and she has extensive research, writing, and teaching experience. She researches, writes, and lectures on family history. Her most recent article is Thomas Hamilton — Progenitor of a Colonial American Family: His Ulster Origins Revealed using DNA in the Ulster Historical Foundation’s annual Directory of Irish Family History Research. Her recent speaking events include The Genealogy Event in New York. Her specialties include Rhode Island, Italian, and French-Canadian research and genetic genealogy. Shellee is a member of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society, the American-French Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
There is no charge, but space is limited. You are encouraged to register early at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1093371223246598658.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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