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Wednesday, February 19
The Ins and Outs of Researching at FamilySearch, Part 2 (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
This second part of learning how to research at the website FamilySearch will focus on the rich treasure trove of unindexed records and how to search in them. Patti Hobbs, CG®, CGGSM will present.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.
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Monday, March 3
Photo Metadata 101: Telling the Stories of Your Photos Like a Pro (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO and Zoom
Do you feel the burden of saving, organizing, and preserving your family’s digital photos and need strategies for how to organize them? Do you worry about losing the stories behind those precious family pictures? In this session, we’ll demystify photo metadata—those hidden details stored in your photos that hold the key to effectively managing your photo family legacy. Metadata isn’t just technical jargon; it’s how we capture the “who, what, where, and when” of each image, making it searchable, shareable, and meaningful for future generations. Learn how metadata can turn digital chaos into a well-organized, lasting legacy of family stories! Presented by Taneya Y. Koonce, MSLS, Knowledge Management Information Scientist for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.
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Wednesday, March 19
Finding Your Ancestors at the Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am
The Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center in St. Louis holds a wealth of resources that tell the stories of our St. Louis and Missouri ancestors. City directories, military records, company newsletters, school yearbooks, historic photographs, and newspapers are just some of the sources explored in this entertaining and informative look at the genealogical treasures that could shed some light on your family history. Presented by Dennis Northcott, Associate Archivist.
Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Monday, April 7
Untangling Family Folklore — from Orphan Train Rider to Truth through DNA and Documentary Records (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO or by Zoom
The origins of OGS member Barbara White’s grandmother were steeped with mystery. She was alleged to be an orphan train rider to Kansas. Directed by DNA evidence pointing to her Italian parentage, documentary evidence revealed the truth.
Attendance Options: In person at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.
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Wednesday, April 16
Ancestry DNA: Evaluating, Managing, and Analyzing DNA Matches (Program)
10:00 am to 11:00 am Boulevard Baptist Church, 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO and Zoom
Taught by Patti Hobbs, Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genetic GenealogistSM, this program will showcase the largest DNA testing company for genealogists. Learn to evaluate your matches and their relationships. Labeling techniques will help you manage the DNA and genealogical information. The program will also focus on how to utilize Ancestry’s tools to confirm your existing ancestors and to discover new ancestors.
Attendance Options: In person at Boulevard Baptist Church or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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Monday, May 5
There’s More to Immigration than Ellis Island. (Program)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S. Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO or by Zoom
Ellis Island springs to mind when considering the immigrant experience. But it is likely that your ancestor did not arrive through Ellis Island. Professional genealogist Diana Crisman Smith will discuss other ports of entry, the immigration process, and changes in the laws over time.
Attendance Options: In person at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch or by Zoom. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access. |
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