Podcast Podcast Episode 15: Ancestors' Stories Part 2 & Finding Ancestors' Journals Part 2 of my three part series on Ancestors’ Stories: “People do hard things all the time and we can too” is what genealogist Julie Medlock Flake learned from her ancestors. Listen to her stories and then learn how to find if your ancestors have letters and journals in archives.
Podcast Podcast Episode 14: Ancestors’ Stories Part 1 & Get Started with Journaling Part 1 of my three part series on Ancestors’ Stories: “Be gracious…be caring…be that helping hand” is what genealogist Heather Wylie learned from her ancestors. Listen to her stories and get started with 14 Days of Journaling.
Podcast Podcast Episode 13:Season 1 Wrap Up 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
Podcast Podcast Episode 12: Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries Philadelphia has more than 100 archives in and around the city. Many of these Philadelphia-area archives have resources for genealogical research on Pennsylvania families. Listen to hear how to research in the Philadelphia Area Archives Research Portal (PAARP).
Podcast Podcast Episode 11: Erie Society for Genealogical Research The Erie Society for Genealogical Research is an all volunteer group which works out of the Hagan History Center in Erie, PA. Listen to how they can help your genealogy research in Erie County, PA
Podcast Podcast Episode 10: Where to Learn About PA Records Where to learn about Pennsylvania genealogy in the summer of 2020.
Podcast 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.
Podcast Podcast Episode 8: Ross Library of Clinton County The Ross Library in Lock Haven, PA is the center of genealogical research in Clinton County, PA. Listen in with the Research Director on what they have and some history of Clinton County.
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 5: Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) in Pittsburgh, PA focuses on the 26 counties of western PA. President of WPGS and Manager of the Pennsylvania Department of the Carnegie Library share the highlights of the collection and what you can expect when you visit.
Podcast Podcast Episode 4: Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, NEPGS, has a vast collection of genealogical records for any ancestor from Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties in PA.
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.
Podcast Podcast Episode 1: Pennsylvania State Archives Discover the Pennsylvania State Archives with archivist Aaron McWilliams. Expertly guided assistance in genealogical and historical research. Planning advice for a successful visit.