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2008: May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec none
DC Bus Trip 13 Mar 08
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Delaware Genealogical Research Guide
2005 review
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. WallStJour1889-1989
Other Newspapers:
By state; Indexes;
Library of Congress Newspaper Pay Sites: GenealogyBank($70/yr):
.PhilyInquirer1860-1922
.1,300 others, more
NewspaperArchive.com,
Godfrey Scholar($35/y):
19th Century News, EBSCO
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.. APG; DGS
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DELAWARE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

A warm welcome to all
who share an interest in family history
and in Delaware's people, past and present.

Phoebe Doherty, president

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Gov. Minner's Proclamation and Images from the
DGS 30th Anniversary Dinner (October 2007)

Upcoming DGS Meetings
Generally 3rd Tues, Sep to May, except Dec; 7:30-9:30pm at Delaware Historical Society (DHS)
Free off-street parking for Tues evening meetings at HSD in the parking lot on Shipley Street behind HSD

NOTE EARLIER TIME AND DIFFERENT PLACE:
Tuesday September 16, 2008 possibly at Woodlawn Library on Bancroft Parkway: 7-8:50pm (The library closes at 9pm). Details to com

: Tuesday October 21, 2008 TBD

For More Details on programs, see Calendar of Local Events

Free Family Research Help at
Delaware Historical Society
3rd Saturday of each month (10 am to 4 pm)
call Kay Schorah at (302)-328-8764 to schedule a time slot:

2008 schedule: Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec none
Delaware Historical Society now open 3rd Saturday
(10 am to 4 pm)
DGS Volunteers Needed 3rd Saturday at HSD Library
The Delaware Historical Society Research Library will now be open on third Saturday of each month except for holiday conflicts. The Delaware Genealogical Society has committed to provide at least two volunteers to assist with staffing needs. You may volunteer for the entire day or for one of two shifts, 10 am -1 pm or 1 pm -4 pm. The only requirement is that you attend a 2-hour training session. If you are interested, please contact Linda at her email or by phone: (302)-652-1375.

Ellis Island NY Bus Trip - probably in October, 2008

with sidetrip to NYC Library - details TBD

Washington DC Bus Trip - probably in March, 2009

Leaves 7am from Aldersgate Church parking lot (on Route 202 just north of Fairfax Shopping Center) and 7:20am from Bob's Big Boy parking lot (Newark I-95 rest stop)
ITINERARY: Washington DC stops: DAR Library (admission $6), National Archives (can walk to Library of Congress), Smithsonium Castle;
RETURN: bus leaves DAR at 4:10pm sharp, the Archives at 4:20pm sharp and Smithsonium at 4:30pm sharp and arrives in Delaware about 7:00pm;
COST: $27 DGS member, $30 non-member; more details
CONTACT: Diane Eckles or (302)-475-2954

Transcription Projects -- Work Day
by Linda Schoenhals, Volunteer Coordinator
No Experience Necessary!
Learn How to Read Old Handwriting
Next Session TBA New Castle County Brandywine Library (1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington) Room 209A
Join your fellow genealogists for a hands-on session transcribing records.
Help the society advance its transcription projects, while working in a congenial and supportive environment.
Experienced volunteers will be present to answer your questions. Bring your laptop!
If you have any questions please contact:
Kay Schorah at (302)-328-8764 or Margaret David at (302)-478-0947.
Other Regional Genealogical Presentations - see also Archives talks (right sidebar)
Most Recent DGS Publications
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Sussex Co Orphans' Court Books BC, DE and F (2004-5)
DGS Journal CD (v.1-10, 11 #1,#2) (2004)
Delaware Genealogical Research Guide (2002), 52 pages
Research Guide 2005 review

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