[Genealib] What's New in RELIC (July 2008)

[Wilson, Donald L]

WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC

July 2008

 

The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History
(RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional
Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.  703-792-4540  Email:
relic2 at pwcgov.org <mailto:relic2 at pwcgov.org> .

 

To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm>   

HISTORICAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCES SALE

     The Prince William County Historical Commission has announced a
price reduction in an important local history publication, Prince
William: a Past to Preserve.  The latest edition of this title was
published in 1998 by the Commission.  Paperbound, 8.5x11 inches, 254
pages, indexed, it contains photos and descriptions of hundreds of
historic structures in Prince William County, as well as Manassas and
Manassas Park.  As an inventory reduction measure, the price has been
reduced from $15 to $7.  To order a copy visit
http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=030039002160001340
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=030039002160001340>  and click
on "Publications for Sale."  While there, take a look at the list of
other contributions to local history published by the Commission.  Their
catalog totals 21 titles (all very reasonably priced).

RELIC PROGRAMS

 

Here are our latest offerings.  Funding for RELIC programs is provided
by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.  Sign language
interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs
if requested at least three weeks in advance.  To be notified of
upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm
<http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm>  and click
on Subscribe to What's New in RELIC.  All programs will take place at
the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue,
Manassas, VA.

July 17, 11 am - Genealogy 101.

July 22, 7 pm - The Fight at Fairfax Courthouse, 1861.

July 24, 7 pm - Genealogy 101 (repeat)

July 25, 11 am - The World Wars on the Homefront.

August 19, 7 pm - Missed by the Census Taker?

August 21, 10 am-noon - Genealogy Doctor

August 21, 11 am - Missed by the Census Taker? (repeat)

 (See below for details.)

 

Registration continues for our Fourth Annual RELIC After Dark, scheduled
for September 20, featuring the "Photo Detective" Maureen Taylor.  For
details go to http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/advance_notice.htm. 

Thursday, July 17, 11 a.m.

repeated Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.

GENEALOGY 101

Presented by Beverly Veness

      Just getting started?  Need a refresher?  Learn the basic sources
and techniques for tracing your family's history from RELIC's Beverly
Veness in this one-hour presentation.  

The program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Thursday,
July 17 at 11 a.m. and repeated on Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m.  To
reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
at relic2 at pwcgov.org <mailto:RELIC2 at pwcgov.org> .

Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m.

THE DARKEST NIGHT:  

THE FIGHT AT FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE,

JUNE 1861

Presented by Ted Ballard

      As the American Civil War got underway, a skirmish took place
outside the old Fairfax County Courthouse, on June 1, 1861.   Historian
Ted Ballard will present an illustrated talk about this little-known but
significant event leading up to the first battle of Manassas.   The
story includes a Union cavalry charge, the death of a Confederate
commander, a counter-attack led by a former Virginia governor, and the
award of a Congressional medal of honor.

The program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday,
July 22 at 7 p.m.   To reserve a seat for this free program, contact
RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at relic2 at pwcgov.org
<mailto:RELIC2 at pwcgov.org> .

Friday, July 25, 11 a.m.

THE WORLD WARS ON THE HOMEFRONT:

THE WORKBASKET CAMPAIGN

Presented by Karen C. K. Ballard

For over 30 years Karen Ballard has researched and collected vintage
international textile tools and 19th/20th century publications on the
manufacture and embellishment of textiles.  She has contributed writings
to the Center for the History of American Needlework Newsletter and has
displayed portions of her extensive collections at Belle Grove
Plantation, the Fairfax Library, and the Loudoun County Museum.

One of her areas of specialization, the focus of this presentation and
its accompanying display, is the World War I and II 'Homefront'
manufacture of primarily knitted and sewn items for our fighting men and
European refugees.

The program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Friday,
July 25 at 11 a.m.  Items from her collections will be on display at
Bull Run Library throughout the month of July.   To reserve a seat for
this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or at
relic2 at pwcgov.org <mailto:RELIC2 at pwcgov.org> .

Tuesday, August 19, 7 p.m.

repeated Thursday, August 21, 11 a.m. 

   MISSED BY THE CENSUS TAKER?   TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR ANCESTOR ON U.S.
AND BRITISH ISLES CENSUS RECORDS

Presented by Tish Como

A small percentage of people were missed by census takers.  More often
than not, they were included, but are difficult to find.  RELIC's Tish
Como will demonstrate advanced search techniques to maximize your census
research results.     

This program will be presented at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday,
August 19, at 7 p.m. and repeated on Thursday, August 21, at 11 a.m.  To
reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at (703) 792-4540 or
at relic2 at pwcgov.org <mailto:RELIC2 at pwcgov.org> .

 

THE GENEALOGY DOCTOR IS IN

 

For tips on starting your own research or to help solve a genealogical
or historical problem that has stumped you, schedule a private,
30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson.  

 

Upcoming schedule (Bull Run Library):

August 21.

Choice of times:  10:00, 10:45, 11:30 a.m.

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.  If the scheduled
dates are not convenient for you, you may request an alternate day and
time.  Mr. Wilson will not be available during the period July 17-August
10.

Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families?
Need guidance with your genealogical research?

You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at Ask RELIC
<http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757>  or by
calling us at 703-792-4540. 

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