ancestry.com Podcast Episode 60: All About PA Military Records with Aaron McWilliams The Pennsylvania State Archive in Harrisburg is home to military records from the French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, and 20th century wars. Learn more in this episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 51: How to Search Philly Area Archives How to research the catalog of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries to find materials for genealogy and family history.
Resources What to Bring for Genealogy Research in an Archive A look at some essential items to bring with you when researching in an archive, as well as some tips for making the most of your time there. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a first-timer, these tips will help you get the most out of your archive visit.
Resources Successful Genealogy Research Requests by Mail It's not always possible to do genealogy research yourself at a repository. Most archives have a process to request research through mail or email for a small fee. How do you make the most of that genealogy research requests by mail?
Podcast Podcast Episode 7: 5 Tips on Research in Archives Five tips on how to prepare for your first visit to an archive to do genealogy research.
Podcast Podcast Episode 6: City of Philadelphia Archives The City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, City Archive is home to the Philadelphia government's archival records going back to 1683. Listen in for details of what they have and how to access it.
Podcast Podcast Episode 3: State Library of Pennsylvania The State Library of PA in Harrisburg is an under-used resource for genealogy research in Pennsylvania. Learn more in this podcast interview with Kathy Hale, Supervisor of Public Services, State Library of Pennsylvania’s.
Podcast Podcast Episode 2: Historical Society of Pennsylvania A conversation with Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s, Chief Operating Officer,Lee Arnold. Many genealogy researchers consider The Historical Society of Pennsylvania a “must do archive” and you’ll find out why in this episode.
