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Archives Without Tears

Posted on March 29, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter
who work or volunteer in organizations that deal with
the past—whether it’s a museum, historical society,
historic house, city clerk’s office, library, historic site,
church, or college archives. You’ll receive practical
advice, sample forms and policies, and learn basic,
valuable practices for collecting, preserving, and
assisting researchers with the historical treasures in
your care.

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Upcoming Webinars

Posted on March 18, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

Legacy Family Tree Webinars

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Reduction of Public Hours at National Archives Facilities in the Washington, DC Area

Posted on March 18, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

News from the National Archives

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Howard County Library Events

Posted on March 10, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter
Notable Author Events
EDWARD P. JONES
Edward P. Jones
In conversation with Ron Charles
 
Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Edward P. Jones discusses his body of work with Ron Charles, fiction editor of The Washington Post.
In addition to the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Jones was awarded the National Book Critics Circle award, the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and the Lannan Literary Award for The Known World. His first collection of stories, Lost in the City, won the PEN/Hemingway Award and was short listed for the National Book Award. His second collection, All Aunt Hagar’s Children , was a finalist for the Pen/Faulkner Award. He also received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2004. Books available for purchase and signing.
HCLS EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH, 50+ CENTER (410.313.7700)
Tuesday, Mar 19
7 – 8:30 pm
Presented in partnership with HoCoPoLitSo. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.
Save the date:
Isabel WilkersonISABEL WILKERSON
In conversation with Korva Coleman
 
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Isabel Wilkerson presents the award-winning The Warmth Of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration . The story tells of the decades-long migration of six million black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities between 1915 and 1970 in search of a better life. NPR’s Korva Coleman joins Isabel Wilkerson for Q&A, followed by a reception.
HCLS MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950)
Thursday, May 2
7 – 9 pm
Presented in partnership with HoCoPoLitSo. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library and Phyllis and James Madachy.

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Y-DNA12 – Male Test $39

Posted on March 3, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

Family Tree DNA: The Official DNA Sponsor of “Who Do You Think You Are – Live!”

Family Tree DNA believes price should not keep anyone from taking the first step in DNA testing. For a limited time, we’re offering the basic Y-DNA 12 test for only $39. If you’ve ever considered exploring the origins of your direct paternal line, the time to order is now! NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES! For a list of all our other tests please click here

DNA testing can show:

  • if two people are related
  • your suggested geographic origins
  • your deep ancestral ethnic origins

Orders of on sale products must be placed and paid in full by the end of the sale, Tuesday, March 05, 2013, to receive the sale price.

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What is Twitter?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

FamilySearch Blog

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My Genealogy Hound

Posted on March 2, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

My Genealogy Hound is your completely free site to view thousands of family biographies from early and rare history and genealogy references. These biographies can often be valuable for discovering details about ancestors in your family tree research.

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Database of Virginia Slave Names

Posted on March 2, 2013 by BAAHGS Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - Agnes Kane Callum Baltimore Chapter

Unknown No Longer – Virginia Historical Society

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