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Record Types & Evaluations: A Course for Beginners
This session's focus will be the differences between sources, information, and evidence while introducing key research techniques. Participants will learn to identify and evaluate different types of records, analyze evidence to answer research questions, and create rudimentary citations. The session includes guidance on using online tools for citation formatting.
Forgotten Treasures in the Texas Courthouse: Discovering the Miscellaneous Records
Emily Fowler Denton County Library 502 Oakland St, DentonAre you looking for context and documentation? Do you have an ancestor that seems to have slipped between the cracks? Then these Texas gems hidden away in our county courthouses may hold an answer for you. This presentation features 2 touching stories of Texans, and also abundant examples of useful assorted documents found within Miscellaneous […]
Taking a Genealogy Trip: Ready, Set, Let’s Go!
Genealogy trips can be “the bomb”—or they can bomb. An unsuccessful trip can most often be prevented by following the steps, cautions, and counsel in this presentation. A fun and lively presentation with stories of personal disasters and serendipity, this is a great way to get ready for that first (or second) genealogy research trip.
