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The Alberta Genealogical Society has been working on this project for
some time with the goal of completing it in our Centennial year.

The AGS Homestead Centennial Project will be available online in a
fully searchable format. We hope to have the first phase (of
approximately 50,000 names) available within the next month.

Watch for it on the Alberta Genealogical Society website at http://abgensoc.ca.

Please note also that this is a new URL for the AGS website.

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Hi Gordon - food bank boxes will be delivered tomorrow. Closer to the
meeting date will you put out a blurb reminding people about the collection
and ask them to review the list you had on prior. I asked if there was
anything special they needed and the answer was 'everything'. They are quite
low again, especially on protein items and lunch items for brown baggers.
Freda
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> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 6:45 PM
> To: Gordon Lane
> Subject: Origins Network News: New Militia Records & Irish Image Gallery
>
> Origins Network News: November 30, 2004
>
>
> We are please to announce that the following new collections have been
> added
> to British and Irish Origins:
>
>
> ** Militia records - Exclusive to Irish and British Origins (over 24,500
> records added)*
>
> ** Irish Origins Image Gallery (6 collections from the 19th Century)
>
> *******************************************************************
>
>
> Irish and British Militia Records
>
>
> Over 24,500 additional records are now exclusively available to Origins
> Network subscribers. For Irish Origins subscribers, we've added an index
> to
> Militia Attestation Papers for recruits to the Royal Garrison Artillery in
> Ireland (present day Royal Artillery) and British Origins subscribers can
> access the Papers for The Essex Regiment. The Militia Attestation Papers
> are
> a very fruitful data source for both Irish and British genealogy, with
> information such as name, age, birthplace, employer, occupation, marital
> status, statement of service, next of kin, and more. Copies of the
> original
> documents are also available for postal ordering.
>
> To preview and see more information about this collection, please visit
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>
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> the
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>
>
>
> *The Indexes to Militia Records were created by Jennifer Edmonds, and are
> made available on The Origins Network with her permission
>
> *******************************************************************
>
>
> Irish Origins Image Gallery (6 collections from the 19th Century)
>
> We are very happy to announce a new Image Gallery for Irish Origins, with
> an
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> Origins
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> maps
> and other publications from Ireland of interest to the family researcher.
> Images and descriptions of Ireland prior to the 20th century are very
> scarce, and these collections offer a rare glimpse of daily life
> throughout
> the country.
>
> Initial gallery offerings include Dublin City 1847 Ordnance Survey Town
> Plans, A Little Tour of Ireland (1859), Album of Ireland (late 19th
> century), Pictorial Descriptions of Great Britain and Ireland (1846) and
> the
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Hi all:

 “ The Genealogy Computer Group is a SIG of the Alberta Family Histories Society, will meet 12 Feb 2005, in the Lounge Area of  the LDS Calgary Family History Centre, 17 Ave. & 19A St. S.W.  The “Beginners Session” begins at 9:30 AM. The “Main Session” begins at 10:30 AM. The topic will be: “PC Basics 101”- Speaker: Gary Gauthier.  Please use south entrance.   For more information contact Gord Hulbert at 669-8384 or e-mail Gordon@..., or visit our web site at  www.afhs.ab.ca.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
Regards,
Gord Hulbert

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday January 25th

The TMG meets at our new library at 712 - 16th Ave NW from 7-9 pm.
 
Please use the front door. There is free parking in the lot next door after 6 PM.
Come and bring a friend.
For more information contact Blair Barr by email or 252-3480 or Alan Peers by email or 272-2932.
Please let me know if you are planning on coming out to the meeting.
If you have a problem with TMG that is nagging at you could you send it along  too. We will also discuss TMG V6
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Several months ago I mentioned to those attending a Computer SIG meeting
that Dennis Ridenour, who was supposed to have been in Calgary for the
October seminar, was preparing a newsletter on the subject of digital
imaging.  I received my first copy today. At the risk of upsetting our
webmaster I'm copying it below.  The formatting disappeared in the
process but the content is OK.  If your interested in getting the
newsletter contact Dennis at the address below,

Cheers

Bill

Article 1-1

Here it is, 2005! Wow!

Here’s hoping 2005 is the best year ever for the entire genealogical
community.

I’d like to thank each of you for your encouraging e-mail and your
enthusiasm for learning more about digital photography. Those of you who
expressed an interest in staying with us and following our explorations
into the world of “digital genealogy” are going to go on a journey with
a map. Not a physical map, like that of the country, but a verbal map of
articles covering most of the information and directions needed to use
digital cameras, tools and methods in the pursuit of genealogical endeavors.

Carla and I have always wanted to write a book, and with your help, we
are going to do an online book to guide genealogists step-by-step
through the sometimes confusing and difficult world of digital cameras,
scanners, and software. Those who wish to be passive can sit back and
read and hopefully enjoy. Those who wish to be active can respond to our
articles, and contribute to the discussion of topics. They can ask
questions, and/or relate their own experiences and techniques to help
make the book as responsive to the needs of the genealogist as possible.

The book itself will be made up of chapters and subchapters, each of
which will be sent out as one or more issues of this “newsletter.” I
plan to send a newsletter on or near the15th of each month, with maybe
some in between. At the end of each subchapter, where warranted, there
will be section, which consists of reader’s opinions, comments and/or
suggestions.

In addition to the newsletter article, I will post each completed
chapter or subchapter on the Web in a .PDF format. Anyone having the
link will be able to go to the Web and download one, some, or all of the
chapters, and print and assemble their own book.

Carla and I are excited about this project, and with your help, we think
we can make it work.

We will start with a basic Table of Contents and build from there. The
tentative title for the book is Digital Imaging for Genealogists and the
preliminary Table of Contents is as follows:

Table of Contents

I.                    Introduction
a.       Forward

   i.      About this book

ii.      Who we are as authors?

iii.      Organization of this book
                                                                      iv.
       What to expect from this book

v.      How to use this book

b.      Why a book about digital cameras and scanners

   i.      Why digital scanners?
1.      Advantages
a.       Expense
b.      Reliability
c.       Easy learning curve
d.      Easy file editing and storage
e.       Vast storage capability

2.      Disadvantages
a.       Bulky
b.      Delicate
c.       Size, location, and use restrictions
d.      Computer required
e.       Why digital cameras?

1.      Advantages
a.       Easy file editing and storage
b.      Vast storage capability
c.       Instant gratification
d.      No computer necessary
e.       No worry at airport x-ray
f.        Portability
g.       Records sound and video

2.      Disadvantages
a.       Expense
b.      Learning curve

       II.      Digital Ethics

     III.      Hardware

a.      Scanners
b.      Cameras
c.      Can’t do without accessories
d.      Computers

    IV.      Software

a.      Scanning software
b.      Camera software
c.      Editing software
d.      Genealogy software
e.      Printed output software
f.        Digital output software

       V.      Indoor Research

a.      Extra tools
b.      Libraries
c.      Homes of families
d.      Lighting techniques
e.      Photographing documents
f.        Photographing books
g.      Photographing photos
h.      Photographing heirlooms and 3D objects
i.        Photographing slides and negatives
j.        Photographing Microfilm/microfiche
k.      Photographing those really hard things

    VI.      Outdoor Research

a.      Cemeteries and headstones
b.      Locations
c.      Buildings
d.      People

VII.      Traveling Tips

a.      Traveling by air
b.      Traveling by auto or motor home
                                                                 i.
Motor home accessories
                                                               ii.
Motor home communication

VIII.      Tools and Accessories

a.      Lights and flashes
b.      Tripods and stands

                                                                 i.
Simple table stand
                                                               ii.
Copy box



Out of necessity, some of the text for some of the headings will be
written after the main parts of the book have been completed. But,
essentially after we have completed the project, each of you will have a
complete book.

Over the next year, we will try to put out at least one article a month,
covering one or more of the above subjects. We will shoot for the 15th
of each month, with maybe some extras during some months. Since this is
the first article of January, it will be called Article 1-1. If we were
to add another article later in the month, it would become Article 1-2
and so on. February would then start with Article 2-3. This way you will
always know if you have received all the articles. If you are missing
one just drop me an email, and I will send it to you.


Just a little side note—


We travel quite often in our motor home, and are set up to fully
function on the Internet so this will not interfere with our work on
“the book”. However, we’d like to also add some of our interesting
travel experiences, so there will probably be some travelogue in the
newsletter. It won’t be in the book, but I have found that readers
sometimes like the break. We often come across items that we think might
be of interest to the readers, this can be hardware, software, or just a
new way of looking at things. These items or reviews may also creep into
the newsletter portion.


Logistics—


You received this email addressed to you and several other people. I
broke the whole group in many smaller groups to avoid hitting my mail
server with the entire list at once. I assure you that there will be an
abundance of information in each newsletter mailing, and I have no
expectations as to how much the readership will want to get involved. As
the reader, you are free to participate as much or as little as you
want; you can just read, read and comment, comment without reading, or
simply wait and download the PDF files.


Please reply when you receive “this” mailing so that I’ll know if it’s
working properly. Also, please let me know if you decide that you don’t
want to receive future mailings or if you have any problems with this
type of e-mail.


Thanks to all that have decided to come on this journey, we are looking
forward to this year.  —Dennis and Carla Ridenour



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-----Original Message-----
From: Origins Network [mailto:maillist@...]
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:19 AM
To: Gordon Lane
Subject: Origins Network News: Unique Irish/US Passenger Lists and Surrey
Census Records Added!

Origins Network News: January 2005

Unique new Irish - American dataset plus new UK Census Records Added:

**************************************

* 1890 Ireland/United States Passenger Lists
* 1871 England and Wales Census  London- Surrey records

**************************************

* 1890 Irish Passenger Lists:
Exclusive US/Irish genealogy treasure now available at Irish Origins
http://www.irishorigins.com

Subscribers to Irish Origins or Origins Total Access will now be able to
search our 1890 Irish Passenger Lists containing over 45,000 names of
passengers on board ships from Irish ports to US destinations.

These records have been compiled directly from the original lists held at
The National Archives (class BT27) and to the best of our knowledge have
never been indexed before.

This data holds a wealth of information, particularly of interest to Irish
Americans, including:

Ship Information: date of sailing, ships name, tonnage, name of master,
departure port and destination and a full passenger list and line.

For each passenger, their full name, occupation, nationality, age and
marital status, plus. Of particular value are the many instances of family
groups in these lists

The departure ports covered by these records are:

	 o Queenstown (Cork; 306 sailings)
	 o Londonderry (135 sailings, 2 of which went via Galway)
	 o Galway (17 sailings)

And destinations:

	 o Baltimore (17 sailings)
	 o Boston (68)
	 o New York (288)
	 o Philadelphia (62)
	 o Portland, Maine (20)

For more information, please visit www.originsnetwork.com to sign up or
login to your Irish Origins or Total Access subscription today!

* The 1890 Passenger Lists were abstracted by Peter Coldham, and are
available exclusively on The Origins Network with his permission

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* 1871 Census Records: London- Surrey records now available

The 1871 Census records for London- Surrey are now available to researchers
of English genealogy on British Origins (www.britishorigins.com) The census
records are searchable by name, age, birth place, parish and county.

The index records include the source record references, so that users with
access to CDs of the original census records can use The Origins Network
census index alongside these CDs.

Over 710,000 new names are included in the London-Surrey records which are
linked to online images of the source documents. These records are
accessible to British Origins and Total Access subscribers. There are now
nearly 4 million 1871 census records online for the Greater London area.

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Hi,
We have a family friend who is trying to search his family from the
Ukraine.  We don't seem to have anyone here that seems to have experience
in this area, however, they do have someone who has done their family in
Germany and Russia.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Donna
Victoria, B.C.

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Critical question:

Is the family Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish, Ger-Rus (Luth/Cath) or Mennonite?

Then answer will suggest different kinds of resources.

If you don't know - identifying the surname(s) &/or specific geography would
be a start/provide clues.

Judith Rempel
Family Surnames: Rempel, Peters, Kaethler, Stobbe, Isaak, & Fischer
rempel@...
www.rempelfamily.ca

and

MHSA Library & Archives Coordinator
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-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Donna Mollin
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 1:28 PM
To: dist-gen@...
Subject: Family History - Ukraine

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Hi,
We have a family friend who is trying to search his family from the
Ukraine.  We don't seem to have anyone here that seems to have experience
in this area, however, they do have someone who has done their family in
Germany and Russia.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Donna
Victoria, B.C.

http://www.afhs.ab.ca

http://www.family-roots.ca


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Hi Donna,

I am the coordinator of the AFHS - Ukrainian SIG. As Judith Rempel already
mentioned the ethnicity is important in starting the search. As I'm sure you
know everyone in past and present Ukraine is not necessarily of Ukrainian
ancestry.

Also the religion is important because that affects where and how records
were kept as most records pre-revolution were documented and kept by
churches.

There are civil records, such as military ones since every able-bodied man
was required to put in an obligatory service term.

For all of these records - whether affected by ethnicity, religion or
civil - the primary knowledge needed before beginning the search overseas is
to pinpoint the ancestral village including oblast and raion (sometimes
spelled rayon). I spent years searching blindly eventually finding 5
villages all with the same name as my grandparents' village. It wasn't until
I found a document that showed the oblast and raion that I was able to
correctly identify the exact village and then to find records pertaining to
my family in the Ukraine. Also some records depending upon the time frame
and location can be found in other surrounding (former ruling) countries,
such as Austria, Poland, and Russia.

For more information on locating Ukrainian and other East European roots see
my slides on the AFHS website - http://www.afhs.ab.ca/aids/talks/

Also I gave a longer talk at Family Roots 2004 on East European research.
That should be available in the AFHS Family Roots 2004 CD but I do not see
where this can be purchased. Perhaps it is not available yet. If it is, can
someone let us know.

Meanwhile if your friend wants to join our virtual SIG, have him or her
email me and include the family names, location and any other information
that may help him or her connect to others who may have the same ancestors
or come from the same ancestral village. Already someone has connected to
another person in our group who could help her with her Ukrainian roots.

Xenia Stanford (president@...)
Coordinator Ukrainian SIG
Metis SIG, French SIG
Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564
Alberta Family Histories Society
http://www.afhs.ab.ca/






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Sent: January 28, 2005 1:28 PM
To: dist-gen@...
Subject: Family History - Ukraine


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Hi,
We have a family friend who is trying to search his family from the
Ukraine.  We don't seem to have anyone here that seems to have experience
in this area, however, they do have someone who has done their family in
Germany and Russia.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Donna
Victoria, B.C.

http://www.afhs.ab.ca

http://www.family-roots.ca

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http://www.family-roots.ca

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Hi All,
  Please remember that your reply will go to everyone on the list and
>  the original sender so please stay on topic or ensure you delete
>  the list Address
>
>

I  noticed this message and saw Xenia' comment regarding Family Roots 2004
Syllabus and whether it was available.

The syllabus is available on the net and can be purchased for $ 5.00. Please
contact me or send me $5.00 and I will give you the link and the password to
obtain it on the web.

Regards,

Alan Peers
Registration Chair for Family Roots 2004
alanpeers@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Xenia Stanford" <president@...>
To: <dist-gen@...>; "Donna Mollin" <dmollin@...>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: RE: Family History - Ukraine


> Please remember that your reply will go to everyone on the list and
>  the original sender so please stay on topic or ensure you delete
>  the list Address
>
>
> Hi Donna,
>
> I am the coordinator of the AFHS - Ukrainian SIG. As Judith Rempel already
> mentioned the ethnicity is important in starting the search. As I'm sure
you
> know everyone in past and present Ukraine is not necessarily of Ukrainian
> ancestry.
>
> Also the religion is important because that affects where and how records
> were kept as most records pre-revolution were documented and kept by
> churches.
>
> There are civil records, such as military ones since every able-bodied man
> was required to put in an obligatory service term.
>
> For all of these records - whether affected by ethnicity, religion or
> civil - the primary knowledge needed before beginning the search overseas
is
> to pinpoint the ancestral village including oblast and raion (sometimes
> spelled rayon). I spent years searching blindly eventually finding 5
> villages all with the same name as my grandparents' village. It wasn't
until
> I found a document that showed the oblast and raion that I was able to
> correctly identify the exact village and then to find records pertaining
to
> my family in the Ukraine. Also some records depending upon the time frame
> and location can be found in other surrounding (former ruling) countries,
> such as Austria, Poland, and Russia.
>
> For more information on locating Ukrainian and other East European roots
see
> my slides on the AFHS website - http://www.afhs.ab.ca/aids/talks/
>
> Also I gave a longer talk at Family Roots 2004 on East European research.
> That should be available in the AFHS Family Roots 2004 CD but I do not see
> where this can be purchased. Perhaps it is not available yet. If it is,
can
> someone let us know.
>
> Meanwhile if your friend wants to join our virtual SIG, have him or her
> email me and include the family names, location and any other information
> that may help him or her connect to others who may have the same ancestors
> or come from the same ancestral village. Already someone has connected to
> another person in our group who could help her with her Ukrainian roots.
>
> Xenia Stanford (president@...)
> Coordinator Ukrainian SIG
> Metis SIG, French SIG
> Phone: 295-3490; Fax: 274-0564
> Alberta Family Histories Society
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca/
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dist-gen@...
> [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On Behalf Of Donna Mollin
> Sent: January 28, 2005 1:28 PM
> To: dist-gen@...
> Subject: Family History - Ukraine
>
>
> Please remember that your reply will go to everyone on the list and
>  the original sender so please stay on topic or ensure you delete
>  the list Address
>
>
> Hi,
> We have a family friend who is trying to search his family from the
> Ukraine.  We don't seem to have anyone here that seems to have experience
> in this area, however, they do have someone who has done their family in
> Germany and Russia.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Donna
> Victoria, B.C.
>
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca
>
> http://www.family-roots.ca
>
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca
>
> http://www.family-roots.ca
>


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Hi, You have all been such a help in tracing my family!! I've now reached a
block.  We are so fortunate to have death, marriage and birth records
available in B.C.
Carl E. Isteed homesteaded in Alberta. We have information through you and the
family about Carl and his family who moved from Marmora, Ontario to Alberta.
Carl took title in 1917.  According to family information, my mother Thelma
Isteed was born in Wainwright March 21, 1914.  There are no papers to prove
this.  My grandmother Myrtle and Carl Isteed divorced and she remarried.  My
mother and siblings took on (they were not legally adopted) her new married
name of Adam.  We cannot find any marriage record or divorce record for Myrtle
and Carl.  My mother died in 1955 and my grandmother in 1972. We just found a
death record for Carl Isteed, in Portland Oregon - 1951.  Carl's sister Nellie
Isteed married Walter Huntingford publisher of the Wainwright Star.  His son
came to visit us a couple of years ago.  If I knew this was an approximate
date of my mother's birth, we could send for the records, however, is there
any way to verify this information before sending for the record?
Thanks everyone!
Donna

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I think it is a wonderful idea and look forward to the chapters.
Doug Cooper

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Several months ago I mentioned to those attending a Computer SIG meeting

that Dennis Ridenour, who was supposed to have been in Calgary for the
October seminar, was preparing a newsletter on the subject of digital
imaging.  I received my first copy today. At the risk of upsetting our
webmaster I'm copying it below.  The formatting disappeared in the
process but the content is OK.  If your interested in getting the
newsletter contact Dennis at the address below,

Cheers

Bill

Article 1-1

Here it is, 2005! Wow!

Here's hoping 2005 is the best year ever for the entire genealogical
community.

I'd like to thank each of you for your encouraging e-mail and your
enthusiasm for learning more about digital photography. Those of you who

expressed an interest in staying with us and following our explorations
into the world of "digital genealogy" are going to go on a journey with
a map. Not a physical map, like that of the country, but a verbal map of

articles covering most of the information and directions needed to use
digital cameras, tools and methods in the pursuit of genealogical
endeavors.

Carla and I have always wanted to write a book, and with your help, we
are going to do an online book to guide genealogists step-by-step
through the sometimes confusing and difficult world of digital cameras,
scanners, and software. Those who wish to be passive can sit back and
read and hopefully enjoy. Those who wish to be active can respond to our

articles, and contribute to the discussion of topics. They can ask
questions, and/or relate their own experiences and techniques to help
make the book as responsive to the needs of the genealogist as possible.

The book itself will be made up of chapters and subchapters, each of
which will be sent out as one or more issues of this "newsletter." I
plan to send a newsletter on or near the15th of each month, with maybe
some in between. At the end of each subchapter, where warranted, there
will be section, which consists of reader's opinions, comments and/or
suggestions.

In addition to the newsletter article, I will post each completed
chapter or subchapter on the Web in a .PDF format. Anyone having the
link will be able to go to the Web and download one, some, or all of the

chapters, and print and assemble their own book.

Carla and I are excited about this project, and with your help, we think

we can make it work.

We will start with a basic Table of Contents and build from there. The
tentative title for the book is Digital Imaging for Genealogists and the

preliminary Table of Contents is as follows:

Table of Contents

I.                    Introduction
a.       Forward

   i.      About this book

ii.      Who we are as authors?

iii.      Organization of this book
                                                                      iv.

       What to expect from this book

v.      How to use this book

b.      Why a book about digital cameras and scanners

   i.      Why digital scanners?
1.      Advantages
a.       Expense
b.      Reliability
c.       Easy learning curve
d.      Easy file editing and storage
e.       Vast storage capability

2.      Disadvantages
a.       Bulky
b.      Delicate
c.       Size, location, and use restrictions
d.      Computer required
e.       Why digital cameras?

1.      Advantages
a.       Easy file editing and storage
b.      Vast storage capability
c.       Instant gratification
d.      No computer necessary
e.       No worry at airport x-ray
f.        Portability
g.       Records sound and video

2.      Disadvantages
a.       Expense
b.      Learning curve

       II.      Digital Ethics

     III.      Hardware

a.      Scanners
b.      Cameras
c.      Can't do without accessories
d.      Computers

    IV.      Software

a.      Scanning software
b.      Camera software
c.      Editing software
d.      Genealogy software
e.      Printed output software
f.        Digital output software

       V.      Indoor Research

a.      Extra tools
b.      Libraries
c.      Homes of families
d.      Lighting techniques
e.      Photographing documents
f.        Photographing books
g.      Photographing photos
h.      Photographing heirlooms and 3D objects
i.        Photographing slides and negatives
j.        Photographing Microfilm/microfiche
k.      Photographing those really hard things

    VI.      Outdoor Research

a.      Cemeteries and headstones
b.      Locations
c.      Buildings
d.      People

VII.      Traveling Tips

a.      Traveling by air
b.      Traveling by auto or motor home
                                                                 i.
Motor home accessories
                                                               ii.
Motor home communication

VIII.      Tools and Accessories

a.      Lights and flashes
b.      Tripods and stands

                                                                 i.
Simple table stand
                                                               ii.
Copy box



Out of necessity, some of the text for some of the headings will be
written after the main parts of the book have been completed. But,
essentially after we have completed the project, each of you will have a

complete book.

Over the next year, we will try to put out at least one article a month,

covering one or more of the above subjects. We will shoot for the 15th
of each month, with maybe some extras during some months. Since this is
the first article of January, it will be called Article 1-1. If we were
to add another article later in the month, it would become Article 1-2
and so on. February would then start with Article 2-3. This way you will

always know if you have received all the articles. If you are missing
one just drop me an email, and I will send it to you.


Just a little side note-


We travel quite often in our motor home, and are set up to fully
function on the Internet so this will not interfere with our work on
"the book". However, we'd like to also add some of our interesting
travel experiences, so there will probably be some travelogue in the
newsletter. It won't be in the book, but I have found that readers
sometimes like the break. We often come across items that we think might

be of interest to the readers, this can be hardware, software, or just a

new way of looking at things. These items or reviews may also creep into

the newsletter portion.


Logistics-


You received this email addressed to you and several other people. I
broke the whole group in many smaller groups to avoid hitting my mail
server with the entire list at once. I assure you that there will be an
abundance of information in each newsletter mailing, and I have no
expectations as to how much the readership will want to get involved. As

the reader, you are free to participate as much or as little as you
want; you can just read, read and comment, comment without reading, or
simply wait and download the PDF files.


Please reply when you receive "this" mailing so that I'll know if it's
working properly. Also, please let me know if you decide that you don't
want to receive future mailings or if you have any problems with this
type of e-mail.


Thanks to all that have decided to come on this journey, we are looking
forward to this year.  -Dennis and Carla Ridenour



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This was posted on Dick Eastman's online newsletter, and I have also contacted Holly and Jenni about posting it to Dist-Gen. Having received their permission tonight, I must advise that Jenni informed me the city council will be meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1, and any emails, and definitely postal mail, will possibly be missed by tomorrow's deadline - but it might not hurt to send it anyway. Jenni has advised she will keep me posted of any updates regarding this proposed project, in order that I might pass the information on.

Hello Dick,

          As you know, Logan City received, through donation, the resources of the Everton Library
          (approximately 80,000 books, periodicals, etc). There IS a room available in the new City building
          and funds available in Logan Library's budget to prepare the room to house the collection and
          make it available to the public. However, there is some concern among city council members
          whether the public will really use the collection if it is made available. We need to thank them for
          acquiring this priceless genealogical research collection and making it available as soon as
          possible.

          The council does not understand how genealogists will use this collection; they don't believe that
          anyone would come from out of state. So they are content to leave the bulk of it in storage. We need
          to let them know that genealogists plan their vacations around great research repositories such as
          this. I'm sure many of you are anxious and willing to participate in conferences being planned
          around this enormous collection.

          To let them know that you, as a genealogist, NEED this collection and would use it if it were
          available to the public, please send an email to jparrish@... or send a letter to Mayor
          Doug Thompson 255 North Main St., Logan, Utah 84321 before January 31, 2005.

          Thank you for taking time to let others know about this situation. Please pass the word.

          Best Regards,

          Holly

          Holly T. Hansen
          My Ancestors
          www.myancestorsfound.com
 
 
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