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Joanne Saltman
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Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Subject: [JGSGB-Notices] Pgm Sun, Sep 9: Ancestry.com & Jewish Records at Gann
To: Joanne Saltman <js24s...@gmail.com>
The opening program of the 2012-2013 JGSGB season features Crista Cowan, professional genealogist from Ancestry.com, who will present three sessions on Ancestry.com and its Jewish Records. Ancestry.com is a leading resource for online family history research and a valuable tool in any Jewish genealogist’s toolbox.
The JGSGB is dedicated to helping people discover and research their Jewish family history. We offer monthly education programs and a comprehensive beginners’ course, maintain an extensive collection of research materials, and publish the award-winning journal Mass-Pocha.
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From: JGSGB Notices List <jgsgb-...@jgsgb.org>
Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Subject: [JGSGB-Notices] Pgm Sun, Sep 9: Ancestry.com & Jewish Records at Gann
To: Joanne Saltman <js24s...@gmail.com>
A Blockbuster Opening Program
Ancestry.com and Jewish Records
Crista Cowan
Sunday, September 9, 2012 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Gann Academy, Waltham, MA
Ancestry.com and Jewish Records
Crista Cowan
Sunday, September 9, 2012 11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Gann Academy, Waltham, MA
The opening program of the 2012-2013 JGSGB season features Crista Cowan, professional genealogist from Ancestry.com, who will present three sessions on Ancestry.com and its Jewish Records. Ancestry.com is a leading resource for online family history research and a valuable tool in any Jewish genealogist’s toolbox.
An optional kosher lunch will be available following the morning session, for those who sign up in advance. Lunch will cost $15.
Reservations must be made by Monday, September 3; send your lunch reservation request to sig...@jgsgb.org
Reservations must be made by Monday, September 3; send your lunch reservation request to sig...@jgsgb.org
Morning session 11:00 am Getting Started With Ancestry.com
Afternoon session 1 1:30 pm Jewish Records at Ancestry.com
Afternoon session 2 2:45 pm Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com
Crista Cowan has been interested in family history since childhood. She is a professional genealogist who specializes in descendancy research and Jewish immigration. She has been employed at Ancestry.com since 2004, as European Content Acquisition Manager, Indexing Manager, and currently as Community Alliance Manager. As The Barefoot Genealogist, she broadcasts live on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm (Eastern).
Gann Academy is at 333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA
Sunday, October 14 3:00 PM
Whether you’re brand new to genealogy
or a long-time subscriber to Ancestry.com, there’s much to learn about
this powerful website and what it can help you accomplish in your family
history research. Cowan will provide an overview of the site, explain
privacy settings for online trees, demonstrate the power of member
profiles, and reveal a multitude of free content and tools.
Afternoon session 1 1:30 pm Jewish Records at Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com
has many resources and unique tools available for Jewish genealogy
research. Cowan will survey Ancestry.com’s Jewish record collections,
show you how to search them efficiently, and demonstrate effective
strategies for finding records from a specific location and time period.
Afternoon session 2 2:45 pm Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com
Cowan
will demonstrate tips and tricks to help you realize the full potential
of your Ancestry.com experience, show you how to search more
effectively, and introduce you to Ancestry.com’s content and
collaboration tools. She’ll also be available to answer questions.
Crista Cowan has been interested in family history since childhood. She is a professional genealogist who specializes in descendancy research and Jewish immigration. She has been employed at Ancestry.com since 2004, as European Content Acquisition Manager, Indexing Manager, and currently as Community Alliance Manager. As The Barefoot Genealogist, she broadcasts live on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm (Eastern).
Gann Academy is at 333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA
Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members.
Refreshments will be served.
A flyer in Adobe PDF format is available.
We encourage you to print it and post copies in places where you think it would attract attendees.
Refreshments will be served.
A flyer in Adobe PDF format is available.
We encourage you to print it and post copies in places where you think it would attract attendees.
Sunday, October 14 3:00 PM
6th Annual Lecture on Jewish Genealogy at Hebrew College
Jonathan D. Sarna, When Grant Expelled the Jews
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The 33rd IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
will be held in Boston next summer: August 4 - 9, 2013.
will be held in Boston next summer: August 4 - 9, 2013.
The JGSGB is dedicated to helping people discover and research their Jewish family history. We offer monthly education programs and a comprehensive beginners’ course, maintain an extensive collection of research materials, and publish the award-winning journal Mass-Pocha.
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