Denys Allen wraps up Season 1 answering a listener question on under-utilized resources in genealogy research in Pennsylvania. She then gives a preview of Season 2 of the podcast. Links
We are back in Philadelphia, PA to learn about the archival collections in the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries, PACSCL. Holly is representing PACSCL and will teach us how to use finding aids and the PACSCL online finding aid website,...
Centre County, PA is the focus of this week’s episode. Robbin Degeratu, Administrative Director of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum shares what is in their extensive collection for genealogists. Topics Discussed The Centre County Library and Historical...
Denys Allen shares 5 Tips on preparing for your first trip to the archives. You can do these through out 2020 to develop your researching abilities. Topics Discussed Transitioning from online research to in-person research in archives can be difficult. Prepare...
One of the most historic cities in the country is the City of Philadelphia, and this episode covers the treasure trove of documentation our ancestors left here. Joshua Blay, Registrar and Collections Manager for the Philadelphia City Archives, gives you a thorough...