Hidden Treasures: Filby and Friends

Wed, Jul 3 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Subjects

Genealogy

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Staff Midwest Genealogy Center

Registration

Registration Required

All aboard for a deep dive into coastal waters as we search the Midwest Genealogy Center collections for arrival/departure records of our immigrant ancestors. Featuring P. Wiliam Filby's Passenger and Immigration List Index, this class will include 30-40 minutes of instruction, followed by time try out your newly acquired skills. Registration is required. This program will be held in person.

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