The Federation of Genealocial Societies has released their registration brochure. See it here. The conference is still scheduled for September 2-5 in Kansas City, MO. Be sure to check their website for the latest information and status of the conference.

 

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The Wichita Genealogical Society has released a 3-Part video class titled Getting the Most from Find A Grave today, Saturday, May 16th. With great features for genealogists, Find A Grave can help you organize, report, and share ancestor resting place information.

 

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May 1, 2020 - With the limitation of activities that are in place, the Wichita Genealogical Society has cancelled society meetings until further notice. This includes monthly meetings and members-only Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings.   When more is known about the lifting of social interaction restrictions, WGS will keep you informed as to when educational and Special Interest Group meetings will be back on schedule.   The Wichita Public Library has produced a nice video on Facebook that explains their Mary 26th opening. (Updated 5/24/20)

The following facilities and conferences have been impacted by the Covid-19. See the associated updates.

 

The Wichita Libraries are opening May 26 with limited access. Unfortunately, the Research Pavilion in the Advanced Learning Library is still closed. Visit https://wichitalibrary.org/covid-19 for details of the library opening.

 

Have free time on your hands? Now is a perfect time to look deeper into your interests. Here are a couple free opportunities.

Digital Public Library of America
Are you aware of the Digital Public Library of America (www.dp.la)? It is a non-profit organization with a wide collection and offerings for genealogists. This includes The Family Research Guide to DPLA - https://dp.la/guides/the-family-research-guide-to-dpla. The following statement from DPLA describes this guide:

DPLA is totally free to use and open to all – no library card, subscription, or sign-up required! Our collection, with items from many institutions, offers a unique research resource for family historians and genealogists.

Ancestry Library Version
The Wichita Public Library is temporarily providing access to the Library Edition of Ancestry from your home or other remote location. This is normally only available from a library PC in the ALL or a branch. You still need a library card number to login and access this great service. For those who already have a subscription to Ancestry, there is still added benefit to using the library edition. While it cannot access your trees, it does provide many records that are only available on the World Edition. Take a look.

With your internet browser connect to: https://catalog.wichitalibrary.org/Polaris/Search/misc/esources.aspx, click on Ancestry Library Edition and follow login instructions. This link is also available from the libraries COVID-19 page:  https://wichitalibrary.org/covid-19. 

Note:  This remote access could change when the library re-opens.

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• The quarterly presentations (identified in the list below) are geared towards more of a historical perspective and are given by an expert in that field, sometimes in the form of a first-person re-enactment.  We provide light snacks, coffee and tea. Contributions are accepted.
• The remaining monthly programs are more specific to family history research – with guidance on specific research methods. 

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