ADVANCED GENEALOGY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

You can find this eBook and others like it in the SLPL Online Catalog!

GENEALOGIST'S U.S. HISTORY POCKET REFERENCE (2013)

Available for checkout in the Genealogy Room:



More recent guides to genealogy research

COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO GENEALOGY (2012)

Available for checkout in the Genealogy Room:



More recent guides to genealogy research

HOW TO DO EVERYTHING GENEALOGY (2012)

Available for checkout in the Genealogy Room:



More recent guides to genealogy research

UPCOMING GENEALOGY & CIVIL WAR CLASSES

The following classes will be held at Central Library in downtown St. Louis:

SAT, FEB 8, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Heroes of the USCT (United States Colored Troops)
Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on the struggles and triumphs of African American Civil War soldiers. Training Room, 2nd Floor. To register/more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

SAT, MAR 22, 10:30 am-Noon
The Price is Right: the Genealogist’s Guide to Free Stuff on the Internet
Tom Pearson shows genealogists sites where they can find free digitized books; newspapers; magazines; forms & charts; clip art; images & photographs; maps; music; and podcasts, plus sites they can use to create free blogs & websites. Training Room, 2nd Floor. To register/more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

The following classes are co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library; locations vary:

THURS, FEB 6, 7:30 pm-9 pm
St. Clair County Genealogical Society & SLPL present:
The Price is Right: the Genealogist’s Guide to Free Stuff on the Internet
Tom Pearson shows genealogists sites where they can find free digitized books; newspapers; magazines; forms & charts; clip art; images & photographs; maps; music; and podcasts, plus sites they can use to create free blogs & websites. St. Luke Parish Center, North Church and East "C" Sts., Belleville, Illinois 62222. To register/more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

THURS, FEB 13, 7 pm-8:30 pm
Madison County Genealogical Society & SLPL present:
The Price is Right: the Genealogist’s Guide to Free Stuff on the Internet
Tom Pearson shows genealogists sites where they can find free digitized books; newspapers; magazines; forms & charts; clip art; images & photographs; maps; music; and podcasts, plus sites they can use to create free blogs & websites. Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St., Edwardsville, IL 62025. To register/more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

NOTES: In case of inclement weather, you can call 314-241-2288 to see if Central Library will be open that day.

St. Clair County Genealogical Society and Madison County Genealogical Society cancel meetings if school is cancelled in those cities that day.

Want to be added to my email class notification list? Contact me here (tpearson@slpl.org) with NOTIFY in the Subject line. It’s that simple!

FINDING YOUR ROOTS

If you're interested in genealogy, you've probably seen one or more episodes of the Who Do You Think You Are? TV series. You may have missed Finding Your Roots, however. This 10-part series, hosted by renowned cultural critic and Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., delved into the genealogy and genetics of famous Americans, combining history and science in a fascinating exploration of race, family and identity in today's America. Professor Gates uncovered captivating stories and surprises in the family trees of Kevin Bacon, Robert Downey, Jr., Branford Marsalis, John Legend, Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters and Rick Warren, to name just some of the series' celebrity guests.

St. Louis Public Library owns this series on DVD, and cardholders can reserve it via our online catalog:

SLPL Catalog

TRACING YOUR TREE: HOW-TO BOOKS

The following guides to tracing your family tree are just a sample of the many books added to the St. Louis Public Library collection during 2012. These and other genealogy how-to guides can be located using the SLPL Online Catalog:

http://www.slpl.org

Doing the following Subject search in our catalog will return literally hundreds of genealogy how-to guides:

genealogy handbooks

Abbreviations:

GEN-Genealogy Room, Central Library
BU—Buder Branch
CB—Cabanne Branch
DA—Julia Davis Branch
SC—Schlafly Branch

A list of library locations with addresses and hours of operation may be found here:

http://www.slpl.org/slpl/library/article240098545.asp

Need help with a perplexing genealogical puzzle? You can contact us by phone or email:

webref@slpl.org
314-241-22888

Barkley, Carolyn L. Family History Library Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1—GEN

Bettag, Claire Mire. French Genealogy Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1—GEN

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. American Cemetery Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1—GEN

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Italian Genealogy Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Finding Your Roots [videorecording] Disc 1 / with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; a film by Kunhardt McGee Productions, Inkwell Films, and WNET ; in association with Ark Media. PBS Video, 2012. 929.1072073—BU;CB (DVD)

The Genealogist's Census Pocket Reference : Tips, Tricks & Fast Facts to Track Your Ancestors / from Allison Dolan and the editors of Family tree magazine.Family Tree Books, 2012. 929.1--GEN

Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research / edited by Michael J. Leclerc.New England Historical Genealogical Society, 2012. 929.374--GEN

Gormley, Myra Vanderpool. Cherokee Genealogy Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Goulty, James. Second World War Lives : a Guide for Family Historians. Pen & Sword Family History, 2012. 929.1--GEN

Grenham, John. Tracing Your Irish Ancestors : the Complete Guide. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Hendrickson, Nancy. Discover Your Family History Online: a Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Genealogy Search. Family Tree Books, 2012. 929.1--DA

Humphrey, John T. Pennsylvania Genealogy Research / by John T. Humphrey. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Jolly, Emma. Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors : a Guide for Family Historians. Pen & Sword Family History, 2012. 929.1--GEN

May-Levenick, Denise S. How to Archive Family Keepsakes : Learn How to Preserve Family Photos, Memorabilia & Genealogy Records. Family Tree Books, 2012. 929.1--SC

McGinnis, Carol. Virginia Genealogy Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Meyerink, Kory L. U.S. Federal Census Records. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1--GEN

Mitchell, Brian. Irish Genealogy Research. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2012. 929.1—GEN

Morgan, George G. How to Do Everything Genealogy. McGraw-Hill, 2012. 929.1—BU

Quillen, W. Daniel. Mastering Census & Military Records. Cold Spring Press, 2012. 929.1—GEN

Quillen, W. Daniel. Mastering Family, Library & Church Records. Cold Spring Press, 2012. 929.1—GEN

Rose, Christine. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy. Alpha Books, 2012. 929.1—GEN

Smolenyak, Megan. Hey, America, Your Roots are Showing : Adventures in Discovering News-making Connections, Unexpected Ancestors, Long-hidden Secrets, and Solving Historical Puzzles. Citadel Press, 2012. 929.1--BU

CURRENT & HISTORICAL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS IN SLPL REFERENCE DATABASES

SLPL reference databases can be accessed here by our cardholders:

SLPL Reference Databases

You will need a valid SLPL library card and a PIN to access these reference databases.

Getting a Library Card

Setting and Using Your PIN

HISTORICAL AREA NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE

St. Louis Dispatch [1874-1877]
St. Louis Evening Post [1878]
St. Louis Post-Dispatch [1878-1879]
St. Louis Post Dispatch [1879-1922]

CURRENT LOCAL AREA NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE

Missouri

Chesterfield Journal [Oct 2004-Feb 2009]
Hazelwood-Bridgeton Journal [Oct 2004-Apr 2008]
Kirkwood-Webster Journal [Oct 2004-Feb 2009]
North County Journal—NW ed. [Oct 2004-Sept 2011]
North County Journal—Overland ed. [Oct 2004-Sept 2011]
North Side Journal [Oct 2004-Apr 2008]
Northeast County Journal [Oct 2004-Sept 2008]
O’Fallon Journal [Oct 2004-Apr 2011]
Oakville-Mehlville Journal [Oct 2004-Jul 2007]
Overland-St. Ann Journal [Oct 2004-Sept 2008]
South County Journal [Oct 2004-current]
South Side Journal [Oct 2004-Apr 2011]
Southwest City Journal [Oct 2004-Jan 2009]
Southwest County Journal [Oct 2004-Jan 2009]
St. Charles Business Record [Mar 2001-Mar 2009]
St. Charles Journal [Oct 2004-current]
St. Louis American [Feb 2006-current]
St. Louis Countian [Mar 2001-Mar 2009]
St. Louis Daily Record [Mar 2001-Mar 2009]
St. Louis Post-Dispatch [Jan 1988-current]
St. Peters Journal [Oct 2004-Apr 2011]
Tri-County Journal [Oct 2004-Jan 2009]
Wentzville Journal [Oct 2004-Feb 2009]
West County Journal [Oct 2004-current]

Illinois

Belleville News-Democrat [Oct 2000-current]
Edwardsville Intelligencer [Jun 2000-current]
Edwardsville Journal [Oct 2004-Feb 2009]
St. Clair County Journal [Oct 2004-Sept 2011]

Note: Current newspapers are also available for other cities in other states.

Also available and of possible interest to genealogists/local historians in the HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER database:

America’s Civil War [Jul 1996-current]
Civil War Times [Dec 1996-current]

PROGRAM SCHEDULE FEBRUARY-JUNE 2013

These programs are free and open to the public. All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. Parking meters are not checked in downtown St. Louis on Saturdays, or on weeknights after 7 PM.

Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10 am-11:30 am—Military Ancestor Research. Carnegie Room, 3rd Floor, Central Library. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on ancestors who served in the American military. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Tues, February 12, 2013. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm—Abe Lincoln, Mark Twain, and the Civil War. Lower Level Auditorium, Central Library. Discover how a Union president and a Confederate deserter fought against slavery & racism during the Civil War. Join us as veteran performer Dave Ehlert portrays Lincoln and Twain in this live theatrical production of historical drama, humor and education. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 7 pm-8:30 pm—I Fights Mit Sigel: Researching Your German-American Civil War Ancestors. St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on German-American ancestors who served in militia and state volunteer units. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

The St. Louis Genealogical Society Annual Family History Fair is scheduled for April 20, 2013 at the Maryland Heights Community Center. Come see us at our table there!

Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10 am-11:30 am—Land Rich, Dirt Poor: Use of Land Records in Genealogical Research. 2nd Floor Training Room, Central Library. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on records of land acquisition and transfers. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Central Library
Genealogy Room
1301 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-241-2288
webref@slpl.org

Hours: M-Th--10 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat--10 AM-6 PM.

2012 PROGRAMS--GENEALOGY & MILITARY HISTORY

The following programs are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Program locations and dates listed below are correct as of 12 March 2012, and this list supersedes any list you may have previously received. Registration is required only if specifically noted.

Friday, March 23, 2012, 10 am-Noon—Civil War 24/7: Researching Civil War Soldiers & Regiments on the Internet. Buder Branch. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses free and subscription Internet sources of information on Civil War soldiers (USA and CSA).

Thursday, April 26, 2012, 10 am-Noon—Honor the Fallen: Finding Death & Burial Information for American Soldiers & Veterans, 1775-2012. Buder Branch. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on the deaths and burials of American soldiers and veterans.

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10 am-Noon—Salt Beef and Blue Mass: Civil War Supply and Transportation. Buder Branch. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on Civil War movement of men, animals, weapons, medicines, equipment, and supplies.

Thursday, October 4, 2012, 7:30 pm-9 pm—The Witches of Salem: Researching Your High-Flying Ancestors. St. Clair County Genealogical Society, St. Luke’s Parish Hall, Belleville, IL. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and Internet sources of information on persons accused and condemned as witches in Europe and colonial New England.

Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109

Parking on the Buder Branch lot is free and close to the door! Coffee, lemonade, and ice water are available for program attendees.

Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library

http://www.slpl.org/
tpearson@slpl.org

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS NOV 2011-MAR 2012

Here's the latest list of upcoming programs I'll be doing at various locations. All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.

Sat, Nov 19, 2011, 10 AM-Noon--Squeezing Your Sources: Extracting All the Info You Can From Civil War Service and Pension Records. Join us as Tom Pearson describes ways to extract all the info that you possibly can from compiled military service records and pension records. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, Dec 17, 2011, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info: tpearson@slpl.org.

Saturday, January 28, 2012, 10 am-Noon—Cavalry Raids: Secret Weapons or Flashy Sideshows? Buder Branch. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cavalry weapons, equipment, and tactics. Was the cavalry raid a legitimate military tactic, or was it a waste of essential resources? Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thursday, March 22, 2012, 10 am-Noon—Civil War 24/7: Researching Civil War Soldiers & Regiments on the Internet. Buder Branch. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses ways to thoroughly research Civil War soldiers and military units using the Internet (free and subscription sources discussed). Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

SLPL branch library locations and hours

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY PROGRAMS AUGUST-DECEMBER 2011

Here's the latest list of upcoming programs I'll be doing at various locations (this list supercedes any previous list of 2011 programs you may have received). All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.

Thurs, Aug 18, 10 AM-Noon—Land Rich, Dirt Poor: the Use of Land Records in Genealogical Research. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, map, and Internet sources of land records and land record research aids. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Tues, Oct 18, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM—Over There: Researching World War I Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors who served during World War I. Hayner Public Library, 326 Belle Street, Alton, IL 62002. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Oct 20, 10 AM-Noon— The Second War of American Independence: Researching War of 1812 Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about War of 1812 ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Tues, Oct 25, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM—Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors available via ALPL (located in Springfield, IL). Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, Nov 19, 10 AM-Noon--Squeezing Your Sources: Extracting All the Info You Can From Civil War Service and Pension Records. Join us as Tom Pearson describes ways to extract all the info that you possibly can from compiled military service records and pension records. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, Dec 17, 10 AM-Noon--Take Your Best Shot: Civil War Artillery! Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Civil War cannon and cannoneers. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

SLPL branch library locations and hours

Free parking is available on Buder Branch parking lot (Buder is located on Hampton Avenue several miles south of Hwy 44-- it's on the right just after the Target store).

UPCOMING GENEALOGY/HISTORY CLASSES

Here's the latest list of upcoming programs I'll be doing at various locations. All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.

Thurs, Apr 21, 7 PM-8:30 PM—So Proudly They Served: Researching Career Military and Veterans. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors who served in the American military (Revolutionary War to the present). Waterloo (IL) Public Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo, IL 62298. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds, May 25, 6:30 PM-8 PM-- Prairie State Patriots: Researching Illinois Civil War Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on Illinois ancestors who served during the Civil War. O'Fallon Public Library, 120 Civic Plaza, O'Fallon, IL 62269. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, May 28, 10 AM-Noon-- Minie Balls, Breastworks, & Bayonets: Civil War Weapons, Strategy, & Tactics. Buder Branch. Join us as we learn how rapid changes in technology slowly resulted in big changes in military tactics during the Civil War.

Thurs, Jul 21, 10 AM-Noon-- Missouri 24/7: Researching Show-Me State Ancestors on the Internet. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Internet sources of info on our Missouri ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

SLPL branch library locations and hours: http://www.slpl.org/slpl/library/article240098545.asp.

Some of you may also be interested in the following program, which does not involve genealogy but does involve Tom Pearson:

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Place: Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 (located between Grand and Spring near the Fox Theatre)
Time: 1 p.m.

In conjunction with the exhibition Dreamscapes, the Pulitzer hosts Dreamtime Storytime, a series in which writers, artists, readers and dreamers share stories related to dreams. Dreamtime Storytime is every fourth Saturday of the month for the duration of the exhibition.

Today three librarians from St. Louis Public Library will read for us:

Michele Hatfield, Young Adult Librarian, will read from Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox.

Joe Sedey, Library Manager, will read from The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. LeGuin.

Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian, will read poems from his book, Lords of Pitiless Heaven.

PROGRAMS APRIL-NOVEMBER 2011

Here's the latest list of upcoming programs we'll be doing at various locations. All are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.

Sat, Apr 9, 10 AM-Noon--Dirty Rebs & Damn Yankees: Researching Civil War Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on our Civil War soldier ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Apr 21, 7 PM-8:30 PM—So Proudly They Served: Researching Career Military and Veterans. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on ancestors who served in the American military (Revolutionary War to the present). Waterloo (IL) Public Library, 215 Park Street, Waterloo, IL 62298. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, May 28, 10 AM-Noon-- Minie Balls, Breastworks, & Bayonets: Civil War Weapons, Strategy, & Tactics. Meeting Room 1. Join us as we learn how rapid changes in technology slowly resulted in big changes in military tactics during the Civil War. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Jul 21, 10 AM-Noon-- Missouri 24/7: Researching Show-Me State Ancestors on the Internet. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses Internet sources of info on our Missouri ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Aug 18, 10 AM-Noon- Getting the Most From the National Archives (US). Join us as Tom Pearson gives us a virtual tour of the incredible number of records and finding aids available to the genealogist on the National Archives (US) website. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, October 20, 10 AM-Noon— The Second War of American Independence: Researching War of 1812 Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, and Internet sources of information about War of 1812 ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, Nov 19, 10 AM-Noon-- Squeezing Your Sources: Getting All the Info You Can From Military Service and Pension Records. Join us as Tom Pearson describes ways to extract all the info that you possibly can from compiled military service records and pension records. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more info, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.

SLPL branch library locations and hours

GOOD NEWS, INDEED!

Good news, everyone!

We will be opening our new genealogy and local history branch on Monday, 14 March 2011.

Compton Library
1624 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

Hours of operation: M-F: 9 am-5 pm; First Saturday of each month, 9 am-5 pm.
Parking: Free on-site parking for users of Compton Library

It took a while to open this new location, because doing so required the installation of new lighting, new shelving, and energy-efficient environmental systems (plus a general sprucing up). This effort has created a workroom for staff, space for the Library’s digitization projects, storage, and a small public service area with room for about 20 patrons.

Compton Library is located two blocks west of Central Library at 1624 Locust Street. Compton’s collection includes our Government Documents Collection as well as genealogy and local history materials. Items from the Special Collections Department will not be housed at Compton, but some can be sent there upon request.

Compton Library’s focus is on researchers and their needs. Compton visitors may bring their laptops if they so desire- there are outlets available. It is not intended to be a full-service branch, so only persons who need access to its specialized materials and staff subject specialists can be accommodated. Because seating is limited, please call ahead before visiting so that we can make sure we have the types of material you are seeking (and ensure that you will have a place to sit and examine them once you get here!).

Number to call for reservations: 314-539-0385

SLPL GENEALOGY & CIVIL WAR HISTORY CLASSES

Here's the latest list of upcoming programs I'll be doing now through March 2011. This list supercedes any previous list you may possess. All programs are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library. All are free and open to the public. Please note that locations vary.

Sat, Dec 18, 10 AM-Noon—He’s a Rebel: Researching Confederate Soldiers & Regiments. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on our Illinois soldier ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds January 12 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Research at the Illinois State Archives. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses the wealth of resources for the genealogist and historian available at this Springfield, Illinois institution (emphasis on researching Civil War soldiers). PSOP Building, 201 N. Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat, Jan 22, 10 AM-Noon-- Prairie State Patriots: Researching Illinois Civil War Soldiers & Regiments. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on our Illinois soldier ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Fri, Feb 4, 1 PM-2 PM— To Rally With the Hearts of Lions: the Story of the U.S. Colored Troops. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on black Civil War soldiers. Carpenter Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Fri, Feb 18, 1 PM-2 PM— “The Crimes of This Guilty Land”: Captain John Brown’s Assault on Slavery. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources on John Brown, the man who led a war against pro-slavery men in Kansas, and then led an ill-fated assault on Harper’s Ferry in Virginia (now West Virginia). Schlafly Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Feb 24, 7 PM-8 PM— Black Codes and Fugitive Slave Laws. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses the numerous restrictions placed on slaves and free black persons in the antebellum and post-Civil War periods. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs, Mar 17, 10 AM-Noon-- Citizen Soldiers: Researching Revolutionary War Ancestors. Join us as Tom Pearson discusses print, microfilm, manuscript, and Internet sources of info on our patriot ancestors. Buder Branch. Pre-registration recommended but not required. To register or for more information: tpearson@slpl.org.

SLPL branch library locations and hours

Parking at Buder Branch Library is free!

Tom Pearson, Reference Librarian
Special Collections Department
St. Louis Public Library
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
tpearson@slpl.org

UPCOMING GENEALOGY/HISTORY CLASSES

Classes listed below are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library, and are free and open to the public. Please note that locations for classes vary.

Weds October 20 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. Hayner Public Library, 326 Belle Street, Alton, IL 62002. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat October 30 10 a.m.-Noon. A Perfect Storm: the Witches of Salem Village. Join us as we discuss witchcraft and witch trials in Europe and North America; the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692; and ways to research ancestors who were accused as witches. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs November 4 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thirteen Dollars a Month: Recruiting, Enlistment, Conscription, & Desertion in the American Civil War. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society as we discuss how they joined the army during the Civil War; what they got paid for doing so; and how some of them took the money and ran. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 301 N. Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs November 18 10 a.m.-Noon. Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as we discuss the wealth of resources for the genealogist and historian available at this Springfield, Illinois institution. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat November 20 Meeting starts 10 a.m.; talk at 10:30 a.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Louis Genealogical Society as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. St. Louis County Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63131. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Buder Branch Library
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109

Pre-registration is recommended but not required. To register or for more information, please email me at tpearson@slpl.org. Parking on the Buder Branch lot is always free. It’s easy to add you to my programs notification list. Just email me at tpearson@slpl.org and use NOTIFY in the subject line- that’s all you need to do!

CLASSES AT ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY

News about upcoming genealogy/military history classes sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library:

1. SLPL CLASSES

The August Check-It-Out bulletin sent to SLPL patrons lists two classes I am supposedly teaching at Buder Branch Library during that month. The closure of Central Library has forced me to change my class schedule. I just don't have time to prepare any new classes at this point-- I can only offer classes that I have taught previously. The following list includes the ONLY classes I am scheduled to teach at Buder during August-December 2010. Please disregard ANY other listings you may come across. Thanks!

Classes listed are sponsored by St. Louis Public Library, and are free and open to the public.

Thurs August 26 10 a.m.-Noon. Killed by the Cure: Civil War Medicine. Join us as we discuss the injuries and diseases that plagued Civil War soldiers, and the (sometimes fatal) methods Civil War doctors used to try and heal them. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat October 30 10 a.m.-Noon. The Witches of Salem Village. Join us as we discuss witchcraft and witch trials in Europe and North America; the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692; and ways to research ancestors who were accused as witches. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs November 18 10 a.m.-Noon. Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as we discuss the wealth of resources for the genealogist and historian available at this Springfield, Illinois institution. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat December 18 10 a.m.-Noon. He’s a Rebel: Researching Confederate Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about Confederate soldier ancestors. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Buder Branch
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109

Pre-registration is recommended. To register or for more information, please call 539-0381. Parking on the Buder Branch lot is always free.

It’s easy to add you to my programs notification list. Just email me at tpearson@slpl.org and use NOTIFY in the subject line- that’s all you need to do!

2. CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS

I will also be teaching these classes at non-SLPL locations. Maybe there's one near you!

Classes listed are co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library, and are free and open to the public. Please note that locations for classes vary.

Thurs October 14 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Greatest Generation: Researching WWII Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about WWII ancestors. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds October 20 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. Hayner Public Library, 326 Belle Street, Alton, IL 62002. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs November 4 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thirteen Dollars a Month: Recruiting, Enlistment, Conscription, & Desertion in the American Civil War. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society as we discuss how they joined the army during the Civil War; what they got paid for doing so; and how some of them took the money and ran. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 301 N. Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat November 20 Meeting starts 10 a.m.; talk at 10:30 a.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Louis Genealogical Society as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. St. Louis County Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63131. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

3. StLGS BOOK FAIR

I will be an exhibitor at the St. Louis Genealogical Society Book Fair on Sunday, December 5th, 1-3 PM. This event takes place at their headquarters (#4 Sunnen Drive, Suite 140, St. Louis, Mo. 63143). Stop by and say hello if you're in the neighborhood- it's a great opportunity to pick up signed books for the genealogists or history buffs on your Christmas list!

2010 GENEALOGY & MILITARY HISTORY CLASS LIST

Classes listed are sponsored or co-sponsored by St. Louis Public Library, and are free and open to the public. Please note that locations for classes vary.

NOTE: This list supersedes any previous class list you may have received.

Thurs August 26 -- 10 a.m.-Noon. Killed by the Cure: Civil War Medicine. Join us as we discuss the injuries and diseases that plagued Civil War soldiers, and the (sometimes fatal) methods Civil War doctors used to try and heal them. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs October 14 -- 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Greatest Generation: Researching WWII Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about WWII ancestors. Belleville Public Library, 121 E. Washington, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds October 20 -- 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. Hayner Public Library, 326 Belle Street, Alton, IL 62002. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat October 30 -- 10 a.m.-Noon. The Witches of Salem Village. Join us as we discuss witchcraft and witch trials in Europe and North America; the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692; and ways to research ancestors who were accused as witches. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds November 3 -- 7 p.m.-7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Research at the Illinois State Archives. Join us at this monthly meeting of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as we discuss the wealth of resources for the genealogist and military historian available at this Springfield, Illinois institution. PSOP Bldg, 201 N. Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Weds November 4 -- 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thirteen Dollars a Month: Recruiting, Enlistment, Conscription, & Desertion in the American Civil War. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society as we discuss how they joined the army during the Civil War; what they got paid for doing so; and how some of them took the money and ran. St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 301 N. Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Thurs November 18 -- 10 a.m.-Noon. Research at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Join us as we discuss the wealth of resources for the genealogist and historian available at this Springfield, Illinois institution. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat November 20 -- Meeting starts 10 a.m.; talk at 10:30 a.m. Hoe! Hoe! Hoe! Researching Farmers & Other Rural Ancestors. Join us at this monthly meeting of the St. Louis Genealogical Society as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about ancestors who owned / worked farms or other agricultural ventures. St. Louis County Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63131. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Sat December 18 -- 10 a.m.-Noon. He’s a Rebel: Researching Confederate Ancestors. Join us as we discuss various ways that genealogists can find books, microfilms, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and Internet sites that offer information about Confederate soldier ancestors. Buder Branch. To register or for more information, email me at tpearson@slpl.org.

Buder Branch
4401 Hampton Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109

Pre-registration is recommended. To register or for more information, contact tpearson@slpl.org. Parking on the Buder Branch lot is always free.

It’s easy to add you to my programs notification list. Just email me at tpearson@slpl.org and use NOTIFY in the subject line- that’s all you need to do!

LOCAL HISTORY & GENEALOGY INDEXES & BIBLIOGRAPHIES, PART V

PART V --- T-W

St. Louis Public Library Website
Indexes and Bibliographies--Alphabetical List

Library staff has prepared indexes for various local history books and periodicals. They have also prepared bibliographies on various genealogy and local history topics. Following is a list of indexes and bibliographies that are available on the St. Louis Public Library Website:

http://previous.slpl.org/libsrc/lisindex.htm

T

This is our Saint Louis

A Tour of St. Louis

Two Hundred Years of St. Louis Places of Worship - 1770 - 1970

Go to online list of indexes & bibliographies
http://previous.slpl.org/libsrc/lisindex.htm

U

The Universal Exposition of 1904

Go to online list of indexes & bibliographies
http://previous.slpl.org/libsrc/lisindex.htm

V

Valley Trust Magazine (1926-1931)

Go to online list of indexes & bibliographies
http://previous.slpl.org/libsrc/lisindex.htm

W

Weapons Issued to Missouri Union Militia Organizations by the Missouri Quartermaster General, 1862-1865

Who's Who Biographical Record: School District Officials

Who's Who in North St. Louis

Who's Who in Railroading and Rail Transit

Who's Who in the Central States, 1929

Who's Who of American Women

Woman's Who's Who of America

World's Fair Bulletin, 1899-1905

Go to online list of indexes & bibliographies
http://previous.slpl.org/libsrc/lisindex.htm

X

No indexes or bibliographies

Y

No indexes or bibliographies

Z

No indexes or bibliographies