My dad, as a toddler. His hair still looks like that at times. This week’s “Family Photos Friday” selection is one of my very favorite photos — it’s my dad, as a toddler, wearing exactly the kind of coordinated boy outfit that he refused to allow Mom to put on my brother as a child. […]
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My Family History
There has been much chatter on Twitter this week due to it being the 100th anniversary of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage. And this reminded me of a post that I have been meaning to write for a good year or so, showcasing some of the innovative ways that historians and future historians are using Twitter for historical reenactment.
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Societies & Organizations
A sample assignment to teach your students or other heritage professionals how to use Omeka to showcase digital history collections or research projects.
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My Work Technology
Hester “Hessie” Hemphill McNamara (1863-1941) This week’s “Family Photos Friday” features a well worn photo I discovered just this week in the Public Family History Content of Ancestry.com, from Public Tree member jad3164. The subject is my husband’s great-great-grandmother, Hester “Hessie” Hemphill McNamara (1863-1941). I myself haven’t done much research on our McNamara line, but fortunately, there are
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My Family History