ACGS Library Update
We must remove the duplicate, triplicate, or more copies of Echoes Magazines from our ACGS library. They will be free to anyone (do not have to be a member) who wants copies. You must make an appointment with me to be there for you to get them. Pick up only, if you wish multiple copies […]
Organization Continues
Organizational work is continuing in our Archives. I had a personal collection of Bangor Daily News, dating from 1943 to 1948, though not complete years. Allen has put together a book of the obituaries from Central and Northern Aroostook people. This will be a separate book for these years with an index. Later, we plan […]
Organization Update
Organizational work is continuing in our Archives. I had a personal collection of Bangor Daily News, dating from 1943 to 1948, though not complete years. Currently, Allen is currently putting together a book of the obituaries from Central and Northern Aroostook persons. This will be a separate book for those years with an index. Sometime […]
Social Distancing Challenges
Because the Covid-19 virus is still affecting our lives, and we practice social distancing, the library is still closed. We work from home as we are able. Some requests for help still come in. To help answer one of these, I reached out to a lady who has donated a copy of her family tree […]
Unusual Grave Markers
While sorting papers recently, I came across a letter I had been given in 1999. I could not help the gentleman at the time, but with more online resources, I decided to see if I could learn more. The request was about some unusual grave markers in the shape of [tree] stumps. The letter writer […]
Archive Update
Due to the Coronavirus, we held no March meeting and will not have one in April either. No progress achieved in the library this winter, but work is still being done from home on some projects. I made preliminary copies of the Johnson photos but must improve the quality. My scanner at home does a […]
Archival Notes, Summer 2019
On July 20th, the Caribou Public Library presented the Hardison Collection. Project chairperson, Anastasia Weigle, told of the history of the collection arriving at the library and of the volunteers who began working to organize it. Grover M. Hardison’s grandson Robert Hardison was the guest speaker. Brent Bubar, surveyor explained surveyors’ terminology and Brenda Bourgoine […]
Archival Notes May-June 2019
“Needles in Haystacks” was the subject title that was sent to the ACGS website on 29 April 2019. It was forwarded by Heather to Dennis & me. The sender Sally Knox related that while her parents were stationed at Loring AFB in the 1960’s they purchased a vintage roll top desk. Years later, they found […]
Archival Notes, March 2019
Archival Tour Report On February 12, 2019, twelve persons attended a tour of the Caribou Public Library Archives which includes the Aroostook County Genealogical Society Library. It was not a high turnout, but judging from the interaction, attention and questions asked it was a successful event. The attendees were members and spouses of the Caribou […]
Archival Notes, January 2019
A few more requests for genealogical and/or historical help have come our way. Dennis and I have answered queries, always within a few days. It is disheartening that we do not get so much as a thank-you and even when I request acknowledgement from them upon receiving the information, I get no response. Heads up […]