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June 2, 2013
From Italian Villages to Chicago Neighborhoods
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Meeting Schedule
When:
The First Sunday of February, April, June, October, and December at 3 P.M.
Mark your Calendar for:
REMAINING 2013 MEETINGS:
October 6 - "Lost Children: Orphans, Vagrants, Delinquents,
Half-Orphans, Dependents, Surrendered,
Adopted" (Including briefing on changing laws regarding adoption public records) -
Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
December 1 - "Newspapers Necessities" (Obituaries and beyond - Finding hidden gems of genealogy value;
Also locating copies of original newspapers) - Tina Beaird
MEETING LOCATION: Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst IL 60126
(The Bank is located on the SOUTH side at Spring Road. There is a traffic light and a Shell station on the NE corner.
Enter front door and take stairs or elevator to second floor. FRONT PARKING LOT FULL? Continue to more parking in back.)
Genealogical Forum
P.O. Box 1068
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Elmhurst.genealogy@YAHOO.com
Further Information: Secretary Sharon Zarembka, 708/531-0449
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and support for those doing genealogy.
It also works to promote the study of genealogy, the gathering of
genealogical information, and the preservation and publishing of historical and genealogical materials.
(GFE is a Not-for-Profit 501(c)3 organization)
Other Opportunities and Events:
MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
FGS Conference "Journey through Generations" - August 21-24, 2013
Fort Wayne, Indiana - Steps from the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library,
Site of the largest public library genealogy collection in the nation
For further information:
Federation of Genealogical Societies
GENEALOGY EDUCATION: Classes and Other Special Help
****The Newberry Library:
"Basics of Family History" - A Free, Informal Orientation: First Saturday of each Month at 9:30
****Family History Center (Naperville): Classes offered periodically
For further information, contact Genealogy and Local History Reference Desk: Phone 312-255-3512
or Email at: genealogy@newberry.org;
Many special resources and additional support also offered.
Research help given by staff on various ethnic groups and types of materials.
Check on FHC Website for upcoming classes and times when help is offered.:
****Arlington Heights Memorial Library: Significant support with classes, blog, and special reference help
AHML Genealogy & Local History
****Wheaton Public Library: Classes occasionally; Genealogy reference assistance - Thursday 7-9 p.m.
****And be Sure to Check with Your Own Public Library or the One Next Door -
Join the Genealogical Forum for 2013-14 (June-May)
Individual $24, Family (One address) $30
Send check, name(s), telephone,
For further information contact:
Wheaton Public Library
- Link to "Contact Us" to ask a Reference Librarian when a class is scheduled and topic
Many are now offering genealogy classes and programs
Members - Please RENEW now
Membership Covers Cost of Speakers
and the Forum's Newsletter
e-mail & U.S. addresses
to Forum's address above
Or join or renew at the next meeting
Link to "Catalog" for Elmhurst and other history, genealogy books, and other materials including York Community High School yearbooks (Y's Tales): 1922-
DuPage County Genealogical Society
Links to extensive DuPage County genealogical material
Information on research provided and names of researchers-for-hire (Link to "Research Resources")
The Newberry (Chicago's Independent Research Library)
Illinois State Genealogical Society
Indexes to historic and family records with extensive full text. Genealogy introduction, helps, and charts
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Cyndi's Beginner's List
Lists sites on how to research family history both generally and for specific topics