Here’s what the Ontario Genealogical Society has planned for us this week.
The following presentations take place in Eastern time.
Monday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. — Toronto Branch
A Tapestry of Educational History: OISE Library’s Special Collections by Nat Johnson-Tyghter and The Dead from Down the Street by Drew von Hasselbach
A Tapestry of Educational History: OISE Library’s Special Collections
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Library’s Ontario Historical Education Collections are a rich blend of government documents, teaching materials, and unique archival holdings. Nat Johnson-Tyghter will provide an overview of the collections, highlighting the yearbooks, teacher directories, and student schoolwork relevant to genealogical research and the 100+ years of curricula, policies, and authorized learning materials that map the evolution of Ontario education.
The Dead from Down the Street
They gave up their lives and are buried overseas, but many of them once lived in our own neighbourhoods. Presenter Drew von Hasselbach will share the names of our First World War dead who had roots within blocks of our homes, and show us how to track their enlistment, service and stories. You may never see some of the houses on your street the same way again.
Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. — Wellington County Branch
Taming the Digital Tiger by Mike Nettleton
Do we really load ALL our records, photos, artifact information and their sources into our genealogy software? Our tiger of documents has become digital — with sources expanding exponentially. Michael will show you how to use a simple, expandable structure and process for capturing research on the fly — and documenting your inferences and questions at the same time. The approach requires no special software — is compatible with most devices, and Windows and Mac platforms — and can complement your favourite genealogical software. Register to watch online.
Saturday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. — Ontario Genealogical Society
Archives Series: Records to Research: Exploring the Power of Archives
Join us for our one-day, four-part webinar series.
10:00 a.m. – Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online by Ken McKinlay
11:30 a.m. – Uncovering Family Histories in the Online Collections from OurDigitalWorld by Walter Lewis
1:30 p.m. – An Apple a Day by Linda Corupe
3:00 p.m. – Exploring Un-indexed Records with Family Search Labs: Unlocking Hidden Gems in Genealogical Research by Linda Debe
This series is free to members and $25 for non-members, which includes access to the recordings for 30 days. Learn more and register here.
