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Findmypast is only available for in-library use. Findmypast offers access to more than three billion records from the United States and around the world including vital records, U.S. and UK census, military collections, and immigration and naturalization records.

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Czech and Slovak Genealogy Research (Hybrid)

Wed, Oct 4 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Did your ancestors come from Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia, Czechoslovakia, Austria, or Hungary? Learn the basic methods for completing your Czech and Slovak genealogy research.

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Irish Records Research (Hybrid)

Wed, Nov 8 2023

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Learn about Ireland’s jurisdictions, online resources, and the information needed to know to trace your ancestors in Ireland in the early and late Colonial, pre-Famine, and Famine periods.

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German Special Interest Group (Zoom)

Sun, Oct 29 2023

2:00pm - 3:30pm Central

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The German Special Interest Group presents and preserves genealogical information about the German regions, traces German ancestors, and fosters a better understanding of the lives they led.

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Basics of Oral History

Tue, Oct 10 2023

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Planning an oral history project? Working on one already? This program will help you develop knowledge and skills to make your project succeed.

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