Our December 9, 2009 meeting will feature a presentation on the value of State archives for family history research, using Maryland resources as a model. The talk includes a brief history of Maryland records from 1634 to present. All the available records of genealogical interest will be discussed. The lecture will also include how to use the online catalog of the Maryland State Archives' holdings including their special collections. The information provided will be applicable to archive records in most other States.
Patricia O'Brien Shawker, CG is a professional genealogist, certified since 1999, whose interests are Maryland genealogy and research at the National Archives. She is the Director of the National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) and is on the board of the Maryland Genealogical Society. She is a volunteer staff aide at the National Archives and served on the board of the National Genealogical Society for four years (2002-2006). Pat has lectured at several of the National Genealogical Society's conferences, as well as for state and county genealogical societies.
The meeting is on December 9, 2009, at 7:30 PM at the Ellicott City Senior Center located behind the Miller Branch of the Howard County Public Library, 9401 Frederick Road. Informal workshop at 7:00 p.m. with Help Table, Browsing Table, and Surname File Table; a short business meeting at 7:30, followed by program. Free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Please note, if Howard County Public Schools are closed for inclement weather, the meeting will be cancelled. Questions? Please call (410) 730-7917.
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