Monthly Archives: March 2011

AFHS: Family History Basics Course for Members

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Dawn Turner

Beginner Genealogy The AFHS Education Committee will be offering a 2 hour interactive course in Family History Basics to members only on May 7th from 9:30 to 11:30.  Location: AFHS Library, 712 – 16 Avenue NW Calgary, AB, CANADA There … Continue reading →

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Anarconomy and More

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Dawn Turner

AFHS’ Spring April 2011 edition of the Chinook publication has arrived!  Featuring “Tweets and Tools” this issue has several excellent guest articles.  These are: Google News Archive:  A Genealogy Goldmine!  Thomas MacEntee walks us through this wonderful archive using examples … Continue reading →

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Citations for Canadians

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dawn Turner

New genealogists don’t think about source citations when they research their family trees.   They are busy finding new cousins and making the branches grow. It is not until they go back to find a certain reference or to review where … Continue reading →

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AFHS March Meeting March 7, 2011

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Dawn Turner

The AFHS general meeting will be held Monday (March 7) at 7:00 PM at River Park Church, Calgary, Alberta The program is none other than our intrepid Projects Committee who will tell us about the very important work they are … Continue reading →

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Transcription Project for the Federation of Family History Societies

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Dawn Turner

Volunteer Opportunity Transcription Project for the Federation of Family History Societies The AFHS is participating in the Federation’s “Oh Where, Oh Where has my Ancestor Gone”project due to begin soon. Volunteers log onto an internet site and type up handwritten … Continue reading →

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