November Webinar - Ottawa Chautauqua
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The Ottawa Chautauqua was one of the significant spaces that supported discussions of women's rights. This presentation will examine how women used the Chautauqua platform to engage in political activism, particularly suffrage and temperance, and how this early movement laid the groundwork for contempoary issues of feminism and gender equality.
Don't miss this topical presentation by Sarah Bell, Ph.D., Development Officer at the Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence, KS
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| This is free and open to the public, but you must register - which is easy. Click Here for details and to register |
Big Read Wichita
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Madeline Miller's bestselling novel Circe is this year's NEA Big Read: Wichita selection. This novel, about the lesser-known goddess Circe, takes you on a spellbinding journey into the world of gods, monsters, mortals and nymphs. Circe is a strange child — not powerful, like her father Helios, nor alluring like her mother Perse, and often ridiculed by her beautiful and charismatic siblings.
From January 9 - February 21, 2021 the world of Circe will come to life in Wichita through book discussions, special programs and performances based on the book's characters, settings and themes. January 9th is the virtual kickoff.
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WGS Implements Zoom
| The Wichita Genealogical Society has licensed Zoom Webinar to bring you our usual educational and fun monthly programs. Until we can all meet in large groups, please join us for presentations that help with genealogy research and historical context. Also, watch for additional programs that can be brought to you through the magic of a virtual world.
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A Message From The WGS President
Dear Members,
The WGS board met on June 8, 2020 and discussed the future meetings at the Wichita Public Library. As of today, it doesn’t appear that WPL facilities will be available for our face-to-face monthly programs without severe limitations (spacing, masks, registrations).
As of June 8th, the access at the Wichita Public Library is limited. Here’s a summary of their status as of June 8th. For a complete listing and the most up-to-date status, see the library website at https://www.wichitalibrary.org/covid-19.
- The public is not allowed access to any of the stacks. Book retrieval is done by staff members.
- All returned books are placed in quarantine for an as yet determined length of time.
- The current meeting limitations are 1 person/50 sq. ft, masks and advance registration of all attendees. These limitations could change to 1 person/35 sq. ft later this year, but the date is unsure. We don’t know if registration and masks will still be required.
- The storage of quarantined books and the re-purposing of the conference rooms as computing centers (with the required spacing) means that none of the conference rooms are available. There are a few rooms available at Evergreen Library, but they will close in September for a building refurbishment.
What does this mean to WGS programs?
- We are looking at ways to provide our quarterly, historical presentations virtually, as well.
- We have implemented Zoom for our monthly SIG meeting.
I’m very sorry that the current quarantine situation has halted our opportunities to talk face-to-face. I hope your family history research is continuing unabated and I definitely look forward to seeing you all. Stay tuned to our website and facebook page for notices. (June 10, 2020)
Sincerely,
Margaret Kline
WGS President
Genealogy Activities - Status
The following facilities and conferences have been impacted by the Covid-19. See the associated updates.
Wichita Library
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.
Topeka Genealogical Society Annual Conference
Re-scheduled for October 30-31. The Topeka Genalogical Society has re-scheduled their Annual Conference to October 30-31, in a virtual format. Visit their website for details: www.tgstopeka.org.
Genealogy Research Opportunities
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.
Note: This remote access could change when the library re-opens.
2020 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Mark your calendar for our 2020 Monthly Meetings. We have an interesting and informative schedule of programs for you. We are changing many of the presentations to 'Virtual' meetings using online-based applications. Please watch for announcements about each meeting.
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November 21
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Politics on the Platform: Woman Suffrage at the Chautauqua 1920
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Sarah Bell
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Virtual
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December
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No monthly meeting – Happy Holidays
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Monthly Activity Updates
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Stay informed about Wichita Genealogical Society activities. Sign up for a monthly email of current and upcoming events.
Click on the green Sign Up button and a new page will come up. Complete the form then click on the blue Sign Up button to send.
But wait...for the confirmation email that will arrive in your mailbox. Confirm that you want the WGS email sent to you (it has to do with anti-spam laws) and you should be set. Thank you for subscribing.
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November 21
Politics on the Platform: Woman Suffrage at the Chautauqua
Chautauqua was a movement that focused on moral education and self-improvement through programs on reform, religion, and culture. The movement was useful for advancing the cause of "womanhood" and provided a space for women to discuss important issues of the day. By the 1890s, women had succeeded in making it ...
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