NERGC 2023: MISSING BRANCHES ARE NOT THE END OF THE LINE

The twelfth 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at http://www.nergc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/NERGC-2017-E-zine-12.pdf. It includes important traffic and parking updates and information about our Mobil Event Guide, how you can be a conference volunteer, and much, much more. This is the last E-zine scheduled prior to the 2017 conference being held 26-29 April 2017 in Springfield, Massachusetts. All back issues may be found at http://www.nergc.org/e-zines/.

Genealogy and family history research continues to trend with the public, presenting an opportunity for historical societies and libraries. Librarians and Local Historians Day at the 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Springfield will feature Bob (Robert) Anderson, The Great Migration Study, as luncheon speaker. Curt Witcher of the Allen County Public Library will detail how genealogy can attract interest and funding for both groups. Rhonda Clark and Nicole Wedemeyer Miller’s book, Fostering Family History Services, includes ideas for how partnerships between the two communities of practice can benefit both. Rhonda will share their findings in person. Curt’s second presentation highlights cost-effective public domain resources for genealogical reference that don’t require a budget. Panelist Rachel Onuf, the roving archivist for Massachusetts, will talk about this Massachusetts program. Register at www.nergc.org: $40 for the day, 26 April 2017. Luncheon sponsored by Pr...

The eleventh 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at http://www.nergc.org/…/upl…/2017/04/NERGC-2017-E-zine-11.pdf. It includes registration reminders, a program update, information about the Technology Classroom, and more. If you believe you should be on the E-zine distribution list but haven't been receiving notifications, you might want to check your e-mail "spam" folder. All NERGC 2017 E-zines are available at http://www.nergc.org/e-zines/.