Blog - The Family Curator

TAG Now Available Online Through NEHGS

By Denise May Levenick | May 8, 2009 |

One more good reason to be a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society -- The American Genealogist (TAG) is going online thanks to a new collaboration in which NEHGS will digitize back issues of the journal and make them available at the Society website, NewEnglandAncestors.org.Founded … [Read more...]

Family Curator Visits NEHGS Spring Research Getaway 2009, Part 2: Consulting with the Experts

By Denise May Levenick | May 6, 2009 |

Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part review "Family Curator Visits NEHGS Spring Research Getaway 2009" focusing on the three-day program and the one-on-one consultation sessions. In "Part 1: Preparation" I address some of my own questions before attending the program and review registration … [Read more...]

Tech Tuesday: How to Sky Surf

By Denise May Levenick | May 5, 2009 |

In-flight web surfing is now a reality. . . for a small admittance fee (of course). I was surprised to discover on my last flight from JFK to LAX that American Airlines was one of four carriers now offering Gogo inflight internet, on some routes.The service works as a wireless hotspot providing … [Read more...]

Family Curator Visits NEHGS Spring Research Getaway 2009, Part 1: Preparing to Research

By Denise May Levenick | April 30, 2009 |

Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part review of my recent research trip to NEHGS. I have tried to address some of my own questions before attending the program for those who are considering research at the Library, and hope my comments are helpful. In Part 2, I will review the one-on-one consultation … [Read more...]

Tech Tuesday: Tips for Travel and More on Lojack for Laptops

By Denise May Levenick | April 28, 2009 |

I have just returned from a 12-day trip which included genealogy research in Boston at NEHGS and family time in the Hudson Valley and Manhattan. As I mentioned last week, my research was nearly sidetracked by a lost laptop, but Dear Mr. Curator saved the day with a replacement, and I have … [Read more...]

Tech Tuesday: Needed–Leash for Laptops

By Denise May Levenick | April 21, 2009 |

This week's regular Tech Tues column will be brief: avert Genealogical Disaster by carrying data on a flash drive that is NOT with the computer.More on "Lojack for Laptops" and "How to Replace a Lost Laptop when Travelling" next time.P.S. -- why do I feel that I am in one of Penelope Dreadful's … [Read more...]

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