Camcorder tapes, VHS, VHS-C, 8 mm film - the opportunities to make home movies in the 20th century seem endless.
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
Join DGS Seminar Administrator Barbara Coakley Presenting Searching vs. Research. Searching is just one step in the research process. A case study based on a family story from Chicago in the 1920s demonstrates the research process from beginning to end - how to develop a research goal, plan the research, document results, and preserve your findings.
Disability is an essential part of being human. Our ancestors and relatives faced temporary and permanent disabilities just like we do now, though how they lived and in what conditions differed. Learn about types of institutions, practices, and potential records to learn more about your disabled ancestors.
Join Emily Coffman Richardson presenting "Using Documentation – Identifying Documentation as found in Genealogical Records with an Eye on Proof and Citations."
Join Tom Jones (presenting remotely) as he reveals methods for breaking through brick walls.
This will be a Hybrid meeting: You can join us in-person at the Library or you can participate remotely using Zoom.
Your Dallas Public Library card can take your family history search to new places! Learn how to get started online with your family history search and receive a brief overview of how each genealogy database will help you in your search. For those with more research experience, learn about non-traditional databases that might benefit your family history search.
Join the Van Zandt Genealogical Society and Patti Huff Smith for an afternoon of learning and fun! The topic is learning to get the most out of DNA data by using GEDmatch
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
We are meeting on the 7th floor!
Join Beri Kaplan Schwitzer discussing the History of the Jewish Community in Dallas.
When researching your family history online, how do you figure out if what you are finding is accurate? Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will walk through step-by-step how to evaluate the accuracy of your online source and provide tips for locating the original record.
Bernard N. Meisner presents "Understanding and Converting Calendar Dates In Genealogical Records."
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
The DNA Special Interest Group explores the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. The goal is to help individuals understand and incorporate current DNA testing strategies and standards into their personal genealogy. Meeting are open to all.
This us a virtual only meeting. Please join us using Zoom.
Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Daisy Chuskul, chef and owner of Bangkok Inn, a family-owned restaurant serving Dallas since 1982.
With Memorial Day fast approaching, it's time to research your ancestors who served in the military. Fold3 is a database specializing in historical military records and is available to use from home with your Dallas Public Library card. During this program, our genealogy specialist will show you how to effectively navigate the database (including how to find all the amazing non-military sources), how to use the search tools, and how to memorialize your military veteran ancestor.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
