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Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] GenealogyFair.com Newsletter (January 2001)
Date: 30 Dec 00 03:12:37 EST

GenealogyFair.com Newsletter (January 2001)

Winter Speaker and Workshops Begin!

TABLE OF CONTENTS-----------------
Genealogy Kindergarten
How Beavers and Oysters Affected Our Ancestors Migrations
Family Scrapbooking
Photo and Document Restoration and Preservation
Design Your Own Workshops!

*** Genealogy Kindergarten ***

We kick off our winter program with the very basics for real
genealogy beginners - "Is Family History for You? Home and Family Sources"
Join us Saturday January 13, 2001 9-11am for an introductory
session in family history research.
This session will help you discover and organize the wealth
of info you already have in your home and memories.
Each participant will receive a copy of
"Beginner's Guide to Family History Research"
by Desmond Walls Allen and Carolyn Earle Billingsley,
as well as sample worksheets.
If you are not a real beginner, but know someone who
doesn't know where to start, forward this message. Cost $10.00
Reservations are required - email
Explore our site and links ... http://www.GenealogyFair.com
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Ancestors and Ephemera Inventory Find out more....
http://geocities.com/sharon_sergeant/inventorysummary.htm
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*** How Beavers and Oysters Affected Our Ancestors Migrations ***

Sunday January 14, 2001 2pm Diana Muir, author of
"Reflections in Bullough's Pond : Economy and Ecosystem in
New England (Revisiting New England)",
will talk about how the New England environment affected the
economics and the migrations of the settlers over 400 years.
Even experienced genealogists will be delighted with what
you can discover in your or your ancestor's own backyard.
Cost $5.00 which may be applied to any purchase.
Reservations required - email
The Massachusetts library system can't keep Diana's book on their shelves!
http://mln.lib.ma.us:8021/marion/AGZ-5364
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*** Family Scrapbooking ***

Sunday January 21, 2001 2pm Lisa Huckins will teach an
introductory scrapbooking workshop.
Bring your family pictures and begin an album by completing
a starter page. Learning about the basic principles:

" Photo preservation and protections.
The importance of Journaling for future generations.
Safe products and albums.
Use of the tools.
Simple pages, completed albums."

Cost $10.00
Reservations required - email
http://www.GenealogyFair.com
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*** Photo and Document Restoration and Preservation ***

Sunday January 28, 2001 2pm David L Mishkin, President of
the Portland, Maine specialists "Just Black and White"
will speak about the techniques, products and services that
allow us to capture and preserve our ancestors and their documents.
Cost $5.00 which may be applied to any purchase.
Reservations required - email
Photo Services by Mail
http://www.maine.com/photos
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*** Design Your Own Workshops! ***

If you have a particular topic that you'd like to see on our
calendar - let us know! email
February Schedule Coming Soon
http://www.GenealogyFair.com
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email:
voice: 781-209-8861
web: http://www.GenealogyFair.com
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