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Allen County Public Library
Приєднався 24 сер 2006
The Allen County Public Library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding communities since 1895.
Our UA-cam channel is an integral part of our social media strategy. A place where we can highlight many of the people and programs that make up the fabric of the ACPL community.
Our UA-cam channel is an integral part of our social media strategy. A place where we can highlight many of the people and programs that make up the fabric of the ACPL community.
Pages & Voices: Sharon Tubbs
Welcome to Pages & Voices: Season 2, Episode 5 featuring Traci Douglas. This podcast is created by the Allen County Public Library and dedicated to featuring the works of talented authors within our community. Author, inspirational speaker, and non-profit leader, Sharon Tubbs, talks about her newest non-fiction memoir, They Got Daddy: One Family’s Reckoning with Racism and Faith which was released in January 2023. She also shares helpful advice on publishing and the different ways an author can release their books.
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2024 Rolland Lecture: “Abraham Lincoln, Juneteenth, and the Power of the Emancipation Proclamation”
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Presented by Jonathan W. White, PhD. Jonathan W. White, PhD. aims to discuss the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation, exploring its impact during Lincoln's era and its profound meaning for African Americans. They hope this conversation will reveal Lincoln's character and his deep reflections on freedom within the context of American history.
Bluegrass Roots Genealogical Records of the Kentucky State Archives
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Kentucky was a key gateway to westward expansion. Many people will discover as they pursue their genealogy an ancestor or two who once called Kentucky home. The records preserved as part of the State Archives at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives can prove to be a vital resource in tracing those Bluegrass Roots. Attendees of this event will learn about the various local and stat...
From Sign Up to StoriedBook™
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Join us for a start-to-finish tour of Storied's full capabilities! We'll explore features like interacting with relatives, organizing photos and documents, and crafting stories about ancestors or personal memories. Then we'll dive into Storied's showstopping functionality - easily transforming all that precious history into a customized, professionally printed StoriedBook™ heirloom to pass down...
Arizona Genealogy 101
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Join us for Arizona Genealogy 101! In addition to providing a broad strokes overview of the valuable genealogical resources in the Arizona State Archives and the State of Arizona Research Library, we will show you how to best navigate our online platforms, use our collections in tandem to dig deeper into genealogical puzzles, and point you to other Arizona resources that should not be overlooke...
A Guide to Custom Passenger Lists 1820 ca 1891
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When Congress passed an “An Act to Regulate Passenger Ships and Vessels” in May of 1819, little did they know that they were creating a genealogical resource outstripped only by the federal census. These lists, submitted to customs collectors at entry points across the country, are often the definitive way to find exactly when your immigrant ancestor arrived in the United States. Join senior li...
Cemetery Etiquette and Iconography
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Have you ever wondered what the various symbols on a gravestone may mean? Could they be telling you about that person? It's quite possible! Cemeteries can provide a wealth of information, if you know what to look for. Learn about the symbolism behind many gravestone carvings and how to properly conduct research in cemeteries. Lillian Wingate is genealogist and historian that specializes in Sout...
How to do More Genealogy in Less Time with Goldie May
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How to do More Genealogy in Less Time with Goldie May
Resources for Doing Genealogical Research in Guatemala and Central America
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Resources for Doing Genealogical Research in Guatemala and Central America
Using Catholic Parish Records and Archives
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Using Catholic Parish Records and Archives
ACPL Presents-Lincoln at the Library: Artifacts Tell Their Stories
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ACPL Presents-Lincoln at the Library: Artifacts Tell Their Stories
PERSI Explorer Tracing Your Roots Using the Periodical Source Index
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PERSI Explorer Tracing Your Roots Using the Periodical Source Index
DNA Relationships Explained Known Relationships
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DNA Relationships Explained Known Relationships
Researching Immigration via Steamship
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Researching Immigration via Steamship
Growing Little Leaves Genealogy for Children
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Growing Little Leaves Genealogy for Children
Providing a Sense of Place Enhancing Your Family History with the National Monuments Record of Wales
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Providing a Sense of Place Enhancing Your Family History with the National Monuments Record of Wales
Friends of the Allen County Public Library
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Friends of the Allen County Public Library
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Thanks so much for posting this. Dr Guelzo is an American hero. Also a personal one of my own!
The Q&A portion is excellent as well!
I would have loved to have Dr. Guelzo as a history professor when I was in college. What a phenomenal speaker with total command of his subject matter.