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Podcast Episode 55: A Surprise at the Local Historical Society
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Podcast Episode 55: A Surprise at the Local Historical Society

A review of the kinds of materials you can find at county historical societies in Pennsylvania.
20 Aug 2021 1 min read
Successful Genealogy Research Requests by Mail
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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?
23 Jul 2020 5 min read
Podcast Episode 18: Berks History Center with Charlie Adams
Podcast

Podcast Episode 18: Berks History Center with Charlie Adams

In this podcast episode Denys interviews Charlie Adams, author, historian, story teller, and story collector on what Berks History Center offers for Berks County genealogy researchers.
03 Jul 2020 2 min read
Local Pennsylvania History and Genealogy Journals
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Local Pennsylvania History and Genealogy Journals

Pennsylvania history and genealogy was captured in locally published journals for decades. Largely forgotten, these publications are a treasure for genealogy researchers.
02 Jul 2020 1 min read
Podcast Episode 9: Centre County Library & Historical Museum
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Podcast Episode 9: Centre County Library & Historical Museum

The Centre County Library and Historical Museum has a special collection and area just for genealogists called “The Pennsylvania Room.” Learn what's in the collection and how to research in Centre County genealogy.
17 Jan 2020 2 min read
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