Discover how to uncover clues to help determine when a photograph was taken. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously. Registration is required and closes one hour before the start of the program. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person or virtually when registering. An email address is required when registering to attend on Zoom. For details see www.mymcpl.org/events/90951/how-date-old-photographs-hybrid
Using AI in Family History Research
We’ve all seen the headlines about Artificial Intelligence- this new technology seems to be able to do everything from producing complex digital images to creating songs! But have you wondered how it might be able to help your family history research? In this lecture, Senior Genealogist Melanie McComb will discuss exciting possibilities for using AI to support your research—including assistance with report writing, digitally restoring family photos, and more. She will also address aspects of AI that genealogists should be cautious of, such as accuracy and copyright concerns. Join us as we explore this exciting new technological frontier! For details see www.americanancestors.org/events/using-ai-family-history-researchq
Genealogy Seekers – Exploring the Greatest Generation, with Jennifer Holik
Contextual records are everywhere, not just the National Archives! Once you have established what units your service member was in and where they served, it is time to explore unit-level records. In this program you’ll explore: – The second part of the research strategy to piece together your veteran’s story. – How to add to your timeline of service and expand the narrative. – Explore various histories, journals, photos, and maps for all the military branches. – You will learn about the most valuable foundational records to put your service member into context and write a richer story everyone will want to read. These records help you write the narrative to your stories. They will …
Got Old Negatives? Scan Them With Your Phone and These 5 (Mostly) Free Apps!
Are your old film negatives wasting away in a box in the closet? Let’s bring them to life so you can enjoy them! These days, it’s quick, easy, and inexpensive to scan film negatives with your smartphone. Find out how with these five apps and a few household items! Register at familytreewebinars.com/webinar/got-old-negatives-scan-them-with-your-phone-and-these-5-mostly-free-apps
No Photo? No Problem! How Slides and Negatives Capture the Past, with Debra Dudek
Those photo negatives and slides aren’t useless! Learn how new types of scanners and software can bring these forgotten photo collections back to life! Program resources include software suggestions, books, and online resources. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom and will be recorded. Registration is required, and closes 24 hours before the event begins. A link to the Zoom meeting and a handout will be emailed to registrants the evening before the program. For details see omaha.bibliocommons.com/events/651d89b9c0db8d2800d3a110
Thomas Allen Harris – Host and Executive Producer of the TV Show Family Pictures USA
Thomas Allen Harris, the Host and Executive Producer of the TV Show “Family Pictures USA” takes the audience behind the scenes of this captivating series on PBS. He shares his unique perspective on how the show brings people, places, and their family stories together through photographs, creating a tapestry of American history and heritage. Join us for an intriguing look into the making of a show that celebrates the power of family and the stories captured in pictures. For details see leavingalegacy.eventbrite.com/
Genealogy Escape Room℠ – • The Case of William Sydney Porter: Oh Henry!
Free and open to all! A fun start to the holiday season! Imagine you are trapped at NC State archives and the only way out is to solve a series of genealogy research puzzles. Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready for Genealogy Escape Room™? Based on the popular escape room concept, Genealogy Escape Room™ turns the typical webinar format upside down! Each registrant will receive a Case Review File used to solve a series of online research tasks BEFORE the live webinar takes place. The webinar is the “reveal,” where a step-by-step review of each puzzle, task, and clue all the way to the final “key” to open the door. Genealogy methodology …
