2018 Calendar of Events
If you would like to be considered as a speaker to give a genealogy or history oriented presentation at one of our monthly events, please contact Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
| Date | Speaker | Program We strive to offer educational programs that are genealogical or historically oriented. Frequently, in addition to our monthly featured program, we provide a short (usually 15-20 minutes) 'hornbook' session by an Education Committee member that focuses on a genealogy research topic, plus a 'Bits and Pieces' segment that details interesting genealogy news, tips, and research sources. |
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| January 13 | Ellen Kyle, MSN, Healthcare Operations Consultant, Genealogy Researcher | “Epigenetics and the Health & Happiness of our Amazing Bodies” plus a video by Crista Cowan “Family History Myths Dispelled.” |
| February 10 | Margrett Ford, Retired Lawyer and Family Historian | “Researching the Ferrell Family” plus Raegan Stearns, Curator and Library Consultant, will discuss “Unshuttered Uncovered – Northwest Louisiana’s Black Photographic Legacy Project” and will also discuss the Digital Public Library of American (DPLA) |
| March 10 | Sarah (Sally) Hamer, Writer and Instructor at LSUS | "Tracking Your Ancestors - DNA and Genealogy" plus Sandy McCormick, Genealogy Department Supervisor will provide an update on the features and services offered in the Broadmoor Genealogy library. Location: Cedar Grove/Line Avenue Branch Library (8303 Line Avenue, Shreveport) |
| April 14 | Linda Swain Bethea, Writer, Blogger & Motivational Speaker | “Preserving Family Stories” (based on the book Everything Smells Just Like Poke Salad). Hornbook: Video featuring Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist. Topic: “The Probate Process – Part 1." Location: Broadmoor Branch Library |
| May 12 | Education Committee Panel | “Tried and True Tips for More Effective Genealogy Searches” Hornbook: Video featuring Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist. Topic: “The Probate Process – Part 2." Location: Recreation building at Betty Virginia Park on Line Avenue at Ockley Dr. |
| June 9 | Margaret Dupree, Registered Nurse and Family Historian | “History and Overview of the Family Tree Maker Program” Hornbook: Peggy LaCour presents “DNA Analysis and GEDmatch: What? Why? How? Then What?" See Handout Location: Recreation building at Betty Virginia Park on Line Avenue at Ockley Dr. |
| June 23 | Sarah (Sally) Hamer | ALTGA and the Broadmoor Branch Genealogy Department will jointly host a
Writing Workshop with the theme “Keeping our Family Footprint Alive.” Topics: 1. Keeping the Memories Alive - Writing and Preserving those Memories, Family Stories and History; 2. Sharing the Memories. See flyer – Register at the library (Ph 869-0120) From 1 – 4pm at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Capt Shreve Dr. in Shreveport. |
| July 14 | Melissa Elrod, Librarian | “Overview of Norton Art Gallery History Research Projects” Hornbook session presented by Sonja Webb:“Why Use Family Group Sheets?” Location: Recreation building at Betty Virginia Park on Line Avenue at Ockley Dr. |
| August 11 | Philip Adderley, Genealogy Consultant and Lecturer | Annual All Day Genealogy Seminar and Book Fair: Topics: 1. From 'Baby' Genealogist to Older (Wiser?) Genealogist: Key Tips & Tricks Along the Way. 2. Five Basic Strategies for Research in the South. 3. "____ward Ho!" Basics: Finding & Tracking Early American Settlers pre-1850. 4. "____ward Ho!" Case Examples: Finding & Tracking Early American Settlers pre-1850. |
| September 8 | Marty Loschen, Curator of the Spring Street Museum |
"Keeping Shreveport’s History Alive: An Overview of the Spring Street Historical Museum" Hornbook: "Video featuring John Philip Colletta.” Location: Recreation building at Betty Virginia Park on Line Avenue at Ockley Dr. |
| October 13 | Kathryn Benson, Ph.D., Educator | “Breaking Down a Brickwall – One Brick at a Time” Hornbook session presented by Glenn Moore: “Security of DNA Data – What you should know.” Location: Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Capt Shreve Dr |
| October 20 | James (Jim) Jones, Genetic Genealogist | “Beginning DNA Testing” This session includes the basics of DNA testing and is recommended as an introduction to the more advanced Nov 10 program titled “DNA Test Result – Next Steps". Beginning DNA Handout This program is sponsored by and held at the Broadmoor Branch Library from 3 – 6pm. |
| November 10 | James (Jim) Jones, Genetic Genealogist | “DNA Test Result – Next Steps” DNA Handout |
| November 17 | Laura McClemore, PhD, C.A., Archivist, LSUS | Two hour workshop: Theme: “Preserving a Perishable Commodity: a practical guide to caring for family papers.” See Flyer Call the Library Genealogy Dept at 318-869-0120 to register. Location: Broadmoor Branch Library, 1 – 3:30 pm |
| December 8 | Sylvia Powers and Suzanne Stimits will be the hosts of a fun, yet educational, “Genealogy Feud.” Also, there will be an election and installation of Officers, plus a Christmas luncheon (Bring a dish). | |
| Note: Monthly meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month
from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Broadmoor Branch Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive. Shreveport, Louisiana.
(One block east of East Kings Hwy/Reily Ln) Other events are located as noted. |
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