2022 Calendar of Events
If you would like to be considered as a speaker to give a genealogy or history oriented presentation at o ne 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 8 | Glenn Moore, Genealogy Researcher | “Understanding Your DNA Test Results”. Members are encouraged to bring their laptop or mobile device to access their DNA test results. Hornbook session presented by Leonard Gresens: "Genealogy Goals for 2022" Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, SML has temporarily suspended the use of their library meeting rooms. This meeting is being moved to the Bossier History Center, 2206 Beckett St, Bossier City. The meeting will also be via Zoom. |
| February 12 | Lisa Louise Cooke Video and Group Discussion | Video by Lisa Louise Cooke “Shocking News About the U.S. National Archives” followed by group discussion. Hornbook session presented by Sonja Webb: "Census Enumeration District Maps" Note: This meeting will take place at the Bossier History Center, adjacent to the Bossier Central Library, 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City. Meeting will also be via Zoom. |
| March 12 | Joe Slattery, Librarian | "Pre-Civil War Structures Existing in Caddo Parish” This presentation identifies some
15 different buildings and homes which were built before 1861, and are still standing in Caddo Parish. Hornbook session: Panel Discussion – "Clues to Solving Brickwalls" |
| April 9 | Phil Adderley, Genealogist and Lecturer | “Immigration and Naturalization Research”. Slide presentation including audio is found here: https://files.secureserver.net/0faUsCiuT1ewq8 [the 0 is a zero not a letter] Password is altga202204. Due to the length of this presentation, there will not be a Hornbook session. |
| May 14 | Richard Cawthon, Architectural Historian | “A Look at Shreveport’s History Through Post Cards” Hornbook session presented by Sonja Webb: "Identifying Old Photos" |
| June 11 | Sarah (Sally) Hamer, Writer, Author and Instructor | Sally Miller - Lost German Slave Girl Hornbook session presented by Phil Adderley: “Underutilized Records: County Maintenance in the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries" |
| July 9 | Dr Mark Guidry, President of St Augustine Historical Society | "Preservation and Restoration of the Historic Badin-Roque House
Located in the Cane River National Heritage Area" Hornbook session presented by Glenda Bernard: “My Favorite Ancestor” Note: This meeting has been moved up 1 hour: 12:00 – 2:00pm |
| August 13 | Bobby Darrow, Managing Director | “Tour and History of Shreveport Little Theater” Location of the meeting will be 812 Margaret Pl, Shreveport, LA. |
| September 10 | Sarah (Sally) Hamer, Writer, Author and Instructor | "The Road Not Taken: Dr. Willis P. Butler and the Shreveport Narcotic Clinic" Hornbook session presented by Reed Mathews: “What’s New at the Library” |
| October 8 | Glenn Moore, Genealogist | "Using DNA to Verify a Family Tree" Hornbook session: Tour of Library-- lead by Genealogy librarians |
| November 12 | Phil Adderley, Genealogist and Lecturer | “Lineage Work: Tips and Standards Underlying the Research Process,
Formats, and the Final Narrative Lineage” Hornbook session presented by Jim Johnson: “Discovering Your Military Ancestor”. |
| December 10 | Group Participation | Genealogy Jeopardy Game Show, Christmas Traditions, and Christmas Recipe Exchanges |
| 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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