Join me in Dallas, Texas the weekend of October 28-30, 2016, where I am teaching two classes on Mexican genealogy, and a class on using the Digital Public Library of American and HathiTrust.
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FGS & National Park Service Partner on US-Mexico War History Project
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and the National Park Service (NPS) are collaborating on a project to help preserve and share the history of those who served in the U.S. Mexico War. I just emailed the project coordinator to find out how I can help! WILL YOU?
I am Presenting at the Texas State Genealogical Society 2015 Family History Conference #TSGS2015
Join me next month in Austin, Texas for the 2015 Family History Conference ,where I am teaching sessions on “Helping Patrons Find & Use Southwest Archival Collections” and “An Introduction to Researching Your Mexican Ancestors”.
Digital Collections: Spotlight on the Portal to Texas History, Part I – Discovery Features
Taking a look at one of my favorite digital archives–the Portal to Texas History, through a series of posts highlighting this valuable historical research tool. In this first part of the series, I walk through the Portal’s well-designed discovery features.
Marketing Historical Documents: The British Library Celebrates 800 Years of the Magna Carta
On 15 June 2015, the Magna Carta turns 800 years old. Highlighting some of the ways the British Library is marketing this celebration, and educating the public about this significant historical document that changed English law and has had a worldwide impact.
Omeka: The Importance Of Filling Out The Dublin Core “Description” Field
A look at the critical functionality that the Dublin Core “Description” field plays in Omeka sites.