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Two major American genealogical organizations announce intent to merge

In an historic move, the boards of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) and the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announced yesterday their intent to merge. The two organizations, both non-profit leaders in the genealogy industry, will form one consolidated group … Continue reading

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Alison Hare and Nancy Peters to become co-editors of NGSQ

Yesterday, as NAFTA Round 6 talks among representatives from Canada, the United States, and Mexico wrapped up in Montreal, the National Genealogical Society in Falls Church, Virginia announced a bi-national working relationship. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) issued an announcement … Continue reading

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This week’s crème de la crème — September 20, 2014

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Newly Digitized Microfilms on the Héritage Portal on the Library and Archives Canada Blog. Rockstar Genealogists: Gold Medalists and Rockstar Genealogists: Silver and Bronze Medalists by John D. Reid on Canada’s … Continue reading

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