Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This month’s presentation: Jerry Bordelon a member of Alexander Hamilton Chapter of the SAR, will share with us how he researched his ancestors going back to the Revolutionary War and beyond back to France. He will also share tips for working with pre-1850 U.S. census records.
This meeting will be held via Zoom only.
Our meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday starting at 6:00 PM.
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PROGRAM UPDATES
All meetings are online except the in-person Research Group and Genealogy Help at KCLS Auburn, Federal Way, and Renton Main library branches.
Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request.
Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting. https://www.skcgs.org
Saturday, September 5, 10–11am PT: Family Tree Maker User Group (Online). Topic: General Q&A for the Family Tree Maker Program. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG.
Tuesday, September 8,1– 2pm PT: SKCGS Board Meeting (usually monthly on the first Tuesday)(Online). All interested members are invited; Write to Board@SKCGS.org for the zoom link.
Wednesday, September 9, 2– 3pm PT: WikiTree Users. Topic: Space Pages? Creating & Using this flexible tool. Bring your questions and examples. Wikitree Users collaborate to create the best collaborative tree on Earth. Join our free online group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG.
Thursday, September 10, 11am – 1pm PT: Genealogy Help with SKCGS at Renton Main Library (In-person) Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer. 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton.
Friday, September 11, 12:30–2:30 pm PDT: EGS German Interest Group: “1816: The Year Without a Summer & Its Impact on German Migration” by Carolyn Schott, CG®
The eruption of Mt. Tambora in Indonesia unleashed a volcanic winter that reverberated around the globe, earning the year 1816 the name “The Year Without a Summer.” Immense quantities of volcanic ash drastically altered weather patterns and created unseasonably cold temperatures that caused crop failures and food shortages. This crisis prompted many Germans to seek new opportunities abroad, both in the U.S. and in the Russian Empire, which offered both land and religious freedom.
This presentation discusses the intertwined environmental, economic, and social ramifications of the Year Without a Summer, highlighting its pivotal role in the history of German emigration.
Presenter Carolyn Schott, CG®has researched her German ancestors for 30 years, following their wanderings through Eastern Europe before arriving in the U.S. She is a founder of the Black Sea German Research Community (www.blackseagr.org), a former board member of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS), and author of the book, “Visiting Your Ancestral Town.”
Schott’s research has required her to research records in the U.S., Germany, Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, and Poland. The Black Sea German Research Community, which she helped found, is a website dedicated to helping people with hard-to-find information on their ethnic German ancestors who lived in areas bordering the Black Sea. She has been speaking on genealogy-related topics since 2007 and has been a regular speaker at the International German Genealogy conventions, the Foundation for East European Family History Studies, the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, and other genealogy societies. This presentation will not be recorded.
Thursday, September 17: Genealogy Help with SKCGS (in-person). Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer.
11am-1pm: Auburn Library: 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn,
2-4pm: Federal Way Main Library: 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way.
Friday, September 18, 1–3 pm: Research Workshop (In-person). For SKCGS Members only, In-person research at the Kent FamilySearch Center: 12817 SE 256th St, Kent. RSVP in advance to Winona Laird: 206-818-7610.
Saturday, September 19, 10–11:30 am PT: SKCGS Speaker Series. Dr. Leah Larkin: “Make the Most of Ancestry’s Pro Tools for DNA and More.”
Leah Larkin, PhD, is a professional genealogist and educator known for her mathematical and biological approach to genetic genealogy. Dr. Larkin earned her doctorate in biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she used DNA to study species relationships. She now applies those research skills to solving genealogical questions using DNA. Her brainchild, the What Are the Odds? tool at DNAPainter.com, has become an essential tool in our toolbox thanks to the web design skills of Jonny Perl. She also co-developed the revolutionary BanyanDNA tool for complex pedigrees. In addition to taking private clients, she blogs at TheDNAGeek.com; speaks at the local, national, and international level; and teaches with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Applied Genealogy Institute, Family History Academy, and others.
She said recently “I’ve been making heavy use of Ancestry’s Pro Tools, especially the non-DNA features (for a change). I’ve also discovered a couple of third-party sites that fill some of the gaps in Pro Tools with powerful analytics for both genetic and traditional genealogy. I’m excited to share these features with you soon. You won’t want to miss it!”
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Monday, September 21,1– 2 pm PT: Tech Users Group (Online). Topic: Find A Grave: Use & make it better. See: Find a Grave – Suggesting Edits and More Genealogy Tips & Tricks: https://youtu.be/-6xP-A9Fegk (15 mins). Tech User Group shares knowledge and explores technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join our free email group for meeting information and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG.
Monday, September 28 –2pm PT Genealogy Chat (Online). Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! Join our free online group for Chat reminders and genealogy discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io.
Friday, October 2, 12:30 –2:30pm PT: German Interest Group (EGS). Topic: “German Research for the Everyday American” by Karynne Moses. This lecture has three components: Unique sources for finding a German hometown in American records; Determining the exact location of the German town using Meyers Gazetteer and Hansen’s Map Guides; Locating the records available for that town using Archion, Matricula and Basia Famula. These are the basic steps that will help attendees locate their ancestors in German records. Presenter Karynne Moses: Family history provided the perfect outlet for Karynne’s love of languages. A German and Portuguese genealogist, she enjoys finding her clients’ ancestors and translating documents. While studying Family History/Genealogy at Brigham Young University (BYU), she worked under the direction of Dr. Robert Minert on the German Immigrants in American Church Records series. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2019. Visitors welcome. https://gig.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/. Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CucqFLrdQzmZ5PFMyCCUPg.
Saturday, October 3,10–11am PT: Family Tree Maker User Group (Online). Topic: General Q&A for the Family Tree Maker Program. Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG
Wednesday, October 14, 2–3pm PT: WikiTree Users. Topic: OctoberFest! What are you excited to see this year? Let’s check out G2G to find out what’s happening. Wikitree Users collaborate to create the best collaborative tree on Earth. Join our free online group: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Wikitree-SIG.
Thursday, October 15: Genealogy Help with SKCGS (in-person). Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer.
11am-1pm: Auburn Library: 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn.
2-4pm: Federal Way Main Library: 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way.
Friday, October 16, 1–3pm PT: Research Workshop. SKCGS Members only. In-person research at the Kent FamilySearch Center,12817 SE 256th St, Kent. RSVP in advance to Winona Laird 206-818-7610).
SKCGS SPEAKER SERIES
19 September 2026 Dr. Leah Larkin: Make the Most of Ancestry’s Pro Tools for DNA and More
17 October 2026 Steven W. Morrison: Digging UpNew Dirt and The Likely EnglishAncestryOfDeacon JohnDoane
21 November 2026 MaryLyn Strickland: Using the NewGlorecords.blm.govsite
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QUEST CONNECTIONS September 2026Volume 32 – Issue 3Here’s to a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend!
In this IssueBehind the ScenesDirectly SpeakingPut HQRL on the MapUpcoming EventsWelcome New MembersDiscover Your Next AdventureLabor Day QuizAdded to our Library CollectionQuiz Answers
Behind the Scenes A New LookOur newsletter, Quest Connections and the monthly Happenings will have a less flashy look and fewer graphics going forward. No contend will be added during the last week before publication.Late submissions will go out in the next publication.
Website Redesign The website redesign is ongoing with no set completion date. The webmaster is actively fixing bugs, though no user manual or direct technical support is available yet. The librarians can help you log in the first time, if you are having difficulty. They will forward any problem they cannot resolve to the appropriate person.
Please be patient while we work through this together. Thank you. Sara McGlothlen, Interim Editor
Directory SpeakingCarolyn PasquierHQRL Director and Collections Manager As Director, I am incredibly proud of how our library serves as a welcoming, active, and valuable hub for our entire community. However, we cannot do it alone. The true heart of our library is its people, and today I am inviting you to share your unique time, talents, and knowledge with us.
Whether you have a few hours to spare each week, possess a special skill you would love to share, or simply enjoy helping your neighbors, your experience can make a profound difference. If you have ever walked through our doors and thought, “I could help with that,” this is your opportunity to jump in.
We would love to welcome you to the team. If you are interested in volunteering, or if you simply have questions about how you might fit in, please reach out:Meet us in person:
Stop by the library on any Thursday to chat with ourVolunteer Coordinator, Susan Nolan.
Give us a call:Reach Susan directly at 253-455-2758 to discuss how you can get involved.
Thank you for your continued support,and for helping our library thrive!
Put HQRL on the MapTired of telling people how hard our library is to find? We are raising $1,600 byOctober 31to install clear new street and highway signs! We’ve already raised $300 of our $1,900 total. Every dollar helps guide new guests right to our doors. How to give:Donate safely at the online HQRL store, by mail, or at the front desk today!Thank you so much for your support and for being a vital part of our library! Below are samples of how these signs may appear.
Guide signs installed by WASDOT on Hiway 512 East and West exits
Guide sign on East Pioneer, just before the American Legion building and Guide sign on 15th St. SE, by the seservice station.
Upcoming Events
HQRL Class
September 3
Heritage Quest Research Library
Classroom and Zoom
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Genealogy: Cemetery Resources
Join Carol Ansel, Director of the Godfrey Memorial Library, who will show you resources other then Find-A-Grave and share the imagery and symbolism that was common in early New England cemeteries.
Visit or call the library to register. $20+tax for members, $25+tax for non-members. Classroom attendance is limited to eight. Zoom participants will receive a link via email 1-2 days before the class along with any handouts.
Washington State Fair
September 4 – 27
Puyallup Washington
FamilySearch is asking us to help man their booth at the Fair. Free admission and a parking pass will be provided for anyone who volunteers to take one or more shifts during the Fair.
They especially need volunteers to cover the morning shift on Sundays.
Click on the link below to view available shifts and enter your name and contact information. The form will automatically save your information.
Angi Burslem, Volunteer and HQRL Board member, shared her thoughts about the upcoming Holiday Bazaar: “It seems this year is flying by! Last year we jumped right into our fundraiser with a short planning window. This year we’ll have a little more time. We had lots of fun last year getting to know each other and finding inspirational and creative new “tricks” for holiday crafting and decoration. All are welcome!”
Agenda: Planning the event and letting potential
participants know it’s time to get their crafts started.
Management Team Meeting
HQRL Classroom (in person or zoom)
Wednesday September 16
12 noon – 2 pm
Zoom participants will receive a link via email 1-2 days before the class along with any handouts.
HQRL Class
Thursday September 17
Heritage Quest Research Library
Classroom and Zoom
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Scoop on Digitized Historic Newspaper
Databases for Genealogy
Discover your ancestors’ daily lives, milestones, and legal stories. Join Eleanor Brinsko to uncover the online databases that hold your family history. Visit or call the library to register.
$20+tax for members, $25+tax for non-members. Classroom attendance is limited to eight. Zoom participants will receive a link via email 1-2 days before the class along with any handouts.
Beginning Genealogy Class
Presented by HQRL
September 19
2:30- 4 pm
Puyallup Public Library
324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Seating is limited.
Register on the Puyallup Public Library website.
Annual Cider Squeeze and Oregon Trail Event
Saturday, September 19
10 am – 3 pm
Meeker Mansion
312 Spring Street, Puyallup, WA 98372
Hands-on history activities leave a lasting impression, and distributing HQRL flyers can guide interested attendees directly to the library to start their family research.
2027 Dinner Auction Planning Meeting
Tuesday September 22
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
HQRL Classroom
Beyond Treaties: Native Stories of Survival and Strength
John Halliday, Presenter
Muckleshoot Tribal Member
Saturday October 3
10:30 am
Puyallup Nazarene Church
1026 7th Ave SW Puyallup, WA
Courtesy of Eliza Jane Meeker Chapter DAR
Welcome New Members
July-August
Lavonne Emler
Alice Farrar
Norman and Andrea Hamlow
Clayton Henry
Jeff Jennings
Brian Johnson
Discover Your Next Adventure:
Volunteer at HQRL!
Management Team positions
Secretary: Monthly Management Team Meetings
Technology Manager: Maintain and update computers and electronics
Editor: Quarterly Newsletter
Volunteer Opportunities
Education Coordinator Assistant
Membership Coordinator Assistant
Holiday Bazaar and 2027 Dinner Auction
Librarians
Labor Day Quiz
Why and when did the first Labor Day take place?
What day was the first labor rally held?
What was the Haymarket Affair?
When was Labor Day officially changed to Monday?
What American food is most popular between Memorial Day and Labor Day?
What was the first state to declare Labor Day a legal holiday?
What is the most popular way Americans celebrate Labor Day today?
New Books in the Library
Discover our ‘New Book Shelf’
It’s the first shelf to the left of the classroom door.
These new books are from these generous donors: Tacoma Family Search Center, Elena Gonser, Sara McGlothlen.
Thank you for keeping our collection new and fresh.
AR Howard 005 More of the unfinished story of North Howard County Zelpha Hunter Allison, Myrl Faulkner Dyer
CA San Francisco 007 San Francisco Earthquake Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan Witts
FL Hillsborough 002 Plant City, its origin and history 1885-1985 Quintilla Geer Bruton, David E. Bailey, Jr.
IL DeWitt 002 History of DeWitt County, Illinois. With Illustrations, Descriptive of the Scenery, and Biographical Sketches of some of the Prominent Men and Pioneers W.R.Brink
IA Taylor 001 History of Taylor County Iowa from the earliest historic times to 1910, illustrated with portraits and views. Also biographical sketches of some prominent citizens of the county [Published 1910]
IA Winnashiek 004 Bloomfield Township family histories a supplement to “And so they came…..to Bloomfield Township” Bloomfield Township Historical Society
IL Jo Daviess 004 Index to Council Hill Township cemeteries tombstones: cemeteries Birkbeck Cemetery, Council Hill Cemetery Robert Hansen, Margaret Buehler, Alfred Mueller
MA Essex 016 Inscriptions from the old cemetery in Rowley, Massachusetts Geo. B. Blodgette
MA Plymouth 016 Plymouth County Massachusetts Probate Index 1686-1881 Ralph V. Wood, Jr
ME 000 Military 03 History of the Twenty Sixth Maine Regiment Elden B. Maddocks
NY 000 Military 13 Patriots of the North Shore Great Neck-Cow Neck-Hempstead Harbor-Cedar Swamp-Wolver Hollow-Norwich-Oyster Bay-Jericho during the Revolutionary War Leonard Wanger
NY 084 Marriages and Deaths from the New Yorker (Double Quarto Edition) 1836 – 1841 Kenneth Scott
NY 085 Some Early Church History of Western New York Hazel M. Shear
NY Suffolk 006 Our Hampton heritage Elaine Benson
OH Gallia 004 Cemeteries of Gallipolis Township Gallia County, Ohio Gallia County Historical Society
TN Dickson 003 Heritage of Dickson County, Tennessee 1803-2006 H. Alan Ragan
TN Dickson 004 Dickson County Tennessee handbook, a handbook for research in Dickson County, Tennessee containing marriages, wills, estate settlements, deeds, military records, vital statistics, gazetteer, chronology, genealogical miscellany, a stroll through history, and other research aids Jill Knight Garrett
TN Dickson 005 History of Dickson County, Tennessee Robert Edwin Corlew
TN Dickson 007 v.1 through v.8 Dickson County, Tennessee newspaper abstracts (7Jan1910 through 16Aug1912) Laura Willis
TN Wilson 004 1793-1829 Wilson County, Tennessee deed books C-M 1793-1829 Thomas E. Partlow
TN Wilson 004 1829-1853 Wilson County, Tennessee deed books N-Z 1829-1853 Thomas E. Partlow
TN Wilson 005 Wilson County, Tennessee miscellaneous records 1800-1875 Thomas E. Partlow.
WA Pierce Sumner yrbk Sumner HS 1973 1973 Sumner High School Annual, ‘The Spartan’ Spartan Annual Staff
WA Pierce Sumner yrbk Sumner HS 1974 1974 Sumner High School Annual, ‘The Spartan’ Spartan Annual Staff
Dictionary HUNGARIAN 001 English-Hungarian Hungarian-English Dictionary Lajos Pal Biro, Jozsef Willer, Sandor Fest
Dictionary SERBOCROATIAN 001 English-Serbocroation and Serbocroatian-English with English Grammar Dictionary Ratimir J. Cvetanovic
Family History GRAY 04 Gray family of Hancock County, Maine Almon A. Gray, Walter A. Snow
Native American Cherokee 035 v.1 Old Cherokee Families, notes of Dr. Emmet Starr Volume One: Letter Books A-F Jack D. Baker, David Keith Hampton
Native American Cherokee 035 v.2 Old Cherokee Families, notes of Dr. Emmet Starr Volume Two: Letter Books G-L Jack D. Baker, David Keith Hampton
Religion GERMAN BAPTISTS Brethren 015 Roots by the river, the history, doctrine, and practice of the old German Baptist brethren in Miami County, Ohio Marcus Miller
Society
NSWDAHAC 002 Massachusetts Heraldica An illustrated compilation of Arms with heraldic description and cited authorities comprising an alphabetical index of one hundred and three armigerous members of the ancient and honorable artillery company of Massachusetts in the colonial period 1637-1774
US History TRANSPORTATION 016 Granger Country A Pictorial Social History of the Burlington Railroad Lloyd Lewis, Stanley Pargellis
US History WOMEN 033 Pioneer women, the lives of women on the frontier Linda Peavy, Ursula Smith
Labor Day Quiz Answers
On Sept. 5, 1882, tens of thousands of union laborers marched from New York City Hall to Union Square to protest deplorable working conditions.
The very first U.S. Labor Day celebration was held on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, before shifting to the first Monday, the second on a Wednesday and in 1884 it was changed to Monday.
In early May 1886, a labor protest rally in Chicago turned into what’s now known as the Haymarket Affair. Police fired into a crowd, killing at least two but possibly six protesters (reports at the time varied) and injured several others in a peaceful rally demanding an eight-hour workday and safe conditions.
Labor Day was officially changed to the first Monday in September on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed a Congressional act making it a federal legal holiday.
Labor Day is the unofficial end of Hot Dog season. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says that between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans will eat 7 billion hot dogs.
Oregon was the first state to celebrate Labor Day as a legal holiday in 1887.
The most popular way to celebrate Labor Day in the United States is by hosting backyard barbecues, cookouts, and informal outdoor gatherings with family and friends.
Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 East Main Ave Suite 105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Wednesday, September 9, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom
The Writing Family History Special Interest Group (WFH-SIG) supports TPCGS members in documenting, writing, and preserving their family histories—formally or informally. Monthly meetings will provide a mix of presentations, writing exercises, and peer reviews to help members make progress in their projects.
Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical SocietyLegacy Family Tree SIG Meeting
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm virtual via Zoom
This month using notes provided by Siri Nelson we will review and discuss:
Tagging/Hashtags and things that might be useful to hashtag
How to find unattached persons/trees
Using the Split Screen View to compare two FDB files
Source Writer – Examples of citing Newspaper articles, FamilySearch records, and Find A Grave memorials
This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aid in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you.
We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Invitation:Washington’s Original 1889 Constitution Viewing
This modest structure is the Territorial Capitol Building in Olympia, where the original State Constitution was drafted and signed. Image credit: Territorial Capitol Building, ca. 1899, Asahel Curtis, Susan Parish Photograph Collection, 1889-1990, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives.
Greetings!
I would like to personally invite you to a significant event at the Washington State History Museum. For one day only, we are bringing the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washington out of the vault to be put on display for our community. This opportunity is presented in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of State and the Washington State Archives.
Event Details
· Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
· Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Free admission from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
· Location: Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Highlights
· Opening: At 1:00 PM, hear brief remarks from special guests, including Lt. Governor Denny Heck.
· Q&A: Guests will have an opportunity to ask archives staff questions about the document and its history.
· Special Exhibition: Explore our special exhibition, An American Experiment (*Washington’s Version), along with additional statehood artifacts from the Washington State Historical Society’s collection.
This foundational document brought forth Washington’s statehood, and we are honored to share it as part of Constitution Day, the Day of Civic Engagement and America’s 250th. We look forward to seeing you there.
The first weekend in September (9/5) falls on the Labor Day weekend,
so the EWGS meeting will be the following Saturday (9/12)
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. for social time Program/meeting starts promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague (door code: 985426#)
HYBRID MEETING: IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM
Zoom Link and Program Handouts will be on the website the day prior to the presentation. (EWGSi.org)
Researching Scottish Ancestors: Civil and Parish Records in Scotland
presented by Melanie McComb
Researching civil registrations and church records of births/baptisms, marriages, and deaths is often the first thing that family historians do when they learn they have ancestry in Scotland. In this lecture, our expert reviews what information is provided in each record type and how to locate and access these resources.
The EWGS Auction is fast approaching. It will be at the Fall Seminar on 10/3/26
More info on the auction to come later this week
If you have any donations for the auction, please bring them to the September Meeting.
Saturday, September 19th, the Clallam County Genealogical Society will feature Sue Mendenhall at their general meeting starting at 9:30 am. Citing from her own experience, she will answer the question in the title of her lecture:
What is the Importance of Planning and Creating a Genealogical Research Paper for Publication and How to Succeed?
Publishing a research paper transforms a casual hobby into an authoritative contribution to a lasting historical record. Your research and discoveries are important for bridging disconnected members to their families, and providing historical context. Your conclusions and discoveries represent an investment of your time and consideration. Preparing a research paper is the next step for the genealogist.
Ms. Mendenhall has prepared and published several research papers telling the history and stories of family members. For a publication to accept one’s work, several aspects must be considered. Sue will discuss and describe the process of preparing a research paper for publication. The application of the Genealogical Standard of proof, proper citation and what an editor may require will be addressed.
All are invited to join us for this free lecture which will be given live in Sequim at the KSQM-FM Radio Station community room or by Zoom. The KSQM-FM Station is located at 609 West Washington Street. It is found in the SE corner of the Mall.
To access the talk by Zoom, or for more information, call or email the Genealogical Society for the Zoom codes: Phone: 360-417-5000, or before Sept 17th, email: askus@clallamcogs.org.
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