The Importance of Research Etiquette

Genealogy and research etiquette is important. This is after a recent out-of-state visitor who was not nice at three different local libraries. Be courteous and respectful of those who work or volunteer at, libraries, archives, research centers, record depositories, etc. Staff and volunteers are there to assist you, not wait on you and do your […]

We all have family anecdotes. Are yours written down? We’re familiar with the grandma and grandpa books with questions. A friend is asking these questions of her mother-in-law by email. She asks questions every week or so. The lady is quite deaf and types her answers. Instead of a relatively short answer, she may tell […]

A town may never have had its own newspaper but, its news may be included in a nearby paper. The newspaper could be just across the state line. If your paper is in a border town it may well have news from nearby Canadian towns, especially decades ago.

Nice article in the Star-Herald about the Fort Fairfield public library receiving a grant to improve preservation in its archives room. The ACGS has meant and toured there and the holdings are a great asset.

New Maps in the Archival Room

The three maps to be hung in our library have been enlarged and copied, Dennis and I did the framing and the plan is to put them up before the November meeting. They are:  Eaton Grant Fort Fairfield Maysville. Some detective work is needed to determine the year of each map. All are believed to […]

Planning Future Agendas & Helping Others

Well the white rain has begun for the season and will probably continue for several months. In other words, this is not the season to cruise the cemeteries so we must create other means (inside) to do our research. Since this is November, it is time for our annual election of officers. Dennis informs me […]