Minnesota Genealogical Society
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Midwest Libraries and
Genealogical Resources
Minnesota Genealogical Society Harvest Program
Saturday November 7, 2009
A Gem at the Crossroads of America: The Allen County Public Library
The Allen County Public Library contains more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 microform items. Don Litzer will lead a multimedia "tour" of
the library's Genealogy Center, discussing its collections and services, and recommendations on using the Center for research.
The Mysteries of PERSI: PERiodical Source Index
PERSI entries link to valuable information in nearly 10,000 general and local history publications. Unlock the mysteries of searching PERSI, a
series of indexes and databases providing valuable information on people, places, and how-to's.
Major American Genealogy Libraries for the Midwest Researcher
Darlene Joyce, CG, will provide an overview of general resources and depositories in our region, including the Minnesota Historical Society, special
university collections in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and neighboring states, the Midwest Genealogy Center in Missouri, the New-berry
Library in Chicago, and more.
Important Regional, Ethnic, and Local Libraries for Genealogy Research
Discover many valuable resources often underused by researchers, including NARA's Great Lakes Regional Archives (Chicago), the Naeseth Norwegian
Research Library (Madison, WI), ethnic collections housed on university campuses, local Minnesota public libraries and county historical societies,
online, etc.
Program
8:00 Registration
9:00 Don Litzer: "A Gem at the Crossroads"
10:30 Darlene Joyce: "Major American Genealogy Libraries"
11:30 Hot Buffet Lunch
1:00 Don Litzer: "The Mysteries of PERSI"
2:30 Darlene Joyce: "Important Regional, Ethnic, and Local Libraries"
Cost
MGS Members:
all day, pre-pay: $25 all day, at the door: $30
half-day, pre-pay: $15 half-day, at-the-door: $20
Non-MGS Members:
all day, pre-pay: $30 all day, at the door: $34
half-day, pre-pay: $20 half-day, at-the-door: $25
Lunch:
pre-pay: $10 at the door: $15
Program Held at:
Minnesota Genealogical Society
1185 Concord Ave N.
Saint Paul MN 55075
Phone: 651-455-9057
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