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Italians in the Pacific Northwest
 Welcome to Italian Genealogy Let’s explore the world of Italian genealogy together, one person at a time. |
| ZOOM Meeting Topic: Italians in the Pacific Northwest presented by Tessa Floreano (Author) (https://www.tessafloreano.com/) When: 17-Feb-2024, Saturday (corrected the year) Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (PST) |
Italians in the Pacific Northwest From hardscrabble days as homesteaders and farmers in the 1880s to becoming successful entrepreneurs of the postwar boom generation, Italians settled and later thrived in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Italians labored in several industries, including railway tie hacking in Idaho, coal mining in Black Diamond, logging in Aberdeen, canning salmon in Astoria, terra-cotta and brick manufacturing in Taylor, and growing onions in Walla Walla. Those who ventured into business later grew notable local companies such as DeLaurenti Food & Wine, Pacific Food Imports, Oberto Sausage, Napoleon Oil, and La Panzanella Crackers. Further still, Italians in the area contributed to inventions from the collapsible crab pot and trawl nets to the atomic bomb, the vaudeville circuit, the Pellegrini bean, and one-of-a-kind accordions. Italian pioneers in the Pacific Northwest also have a connection to Hemingway, Elvis, President Kennedy, Mother Cabrini, and the Loprinzis, the “strongest family in America.” Today, over 300,000 Italian Americans call this region home, and it is the author’s hope that this book highlights the contributions of many Italians, known and unknown. |
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Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society Diving Deeper Into FamilySearch.org
Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society
Presentation – Diving Deeper Into FamilySearch.org
(This presentation and meeting will not be available via Zoom)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
1:00 pm
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA
You are invited to the free presentation at the SVGS library.
Everyone is welcome!
Donna Snider will be speaking in person at our February 13th meeting. Our business meeting will follow the presentation.
Donna’s topic: Diving Deeper Into FamilySearch.org
Time to expand your research in FamilySearch.org? You’ve processed all those handy Record Hints for your ancestor, so now what? FamilySearch has a vast amount of records that are only available with a deeper dive. Come learn some tips and tricks that will make your dive more effective and less frustrating.
Donna Snider
Bio: Donna Snider is Director of the Camano-Stanwood FamilySearch Center on nearby Camano Island. Her life-long love of family history propelled her through many hours of recording memories for the elderly, through several college genealogy classes, and through a B.A. in gerontology at Brigham Young University. She has taught a variety of genealogical classes over the last several decades, and her specialty is teaching others how to easily steer through the extensive FamilySearch.org program.
There will be a short break with refreshments. The monthly meeting will follow.
Also join us at the SVGS library from 1-3pm on Thursday, February 15th for our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems. This group meets at the same time on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Everyone from beginner to advanced is welcome!
For more information visit www.stillygen.org
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club
Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Book Club
Saturday, February 17, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm via Zoom
Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, The Reluctant Chartist by M.K. Jones.
More information at:
Amazon: The Reluctant Chartist
We will also choose future books.
TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting
Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time
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Lynn Krogh Named One of WSGS’s Outstanding Volunteers in 2023
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2023 award recipients and learn why they received the 2023 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing Lynn Krogh of Spokane, Washington, who was nominated by the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS).
Lynn joined EWGS about five years ago, and soon after was on the Ways and Means committee. This committee does the raffles at each meeting and the door prizes at our seminars. Lynn is now the committee chair of the Ways and Means committee. She picked raffle and door prizes that matched the topic of the monthly meeting or seminars. She also held a silent auction of donated items and raised almost $900.
Lynn is now on the program committee and sends out the blast e-mails announcing the upcoming meetings and seminars. She was also the EWGS NGS representative. during Covid, and kept EWGS current on what was happening at NGS.
For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.
Let’s Talk About…. It’s A Wonder We Survived
Cocaine toothache drops for teething toddlers??? Guess it WOULD work, but would you have???
Yes, it is a wonder that our ancestors survived the medical knowledge and practices of their times. Most any page on an old newspaper will regale you with “Miracle Cures!” “Drunkeness Cured!” “Blindness Prevented & Cured!” Really? In reality, I’ll bet many of our ancestors suffered the same physical ailments that we have today but relief was not often in sight.
Here’s what the ads explained and promised:
“BLINDNESS, prevented and cured by the great “Actina,” an electrical pocket battery which removes cataracts, pterygiums (?) and cures granulated lids. 18 years of proof given; no cutting or drugging. Write for our 80-page directory of diseases.”
“COMBINATION MUD BATHS, wonderful cures have been effected by taking the famous Medical Lake Mud Baths. Rheumatism, eczema and all know diseases quickly and permanently cured. We have a modern plant; our bath house has 39 tubs, all cement. Our experience is sufficient to warrant satisfaction. Medical Lake Sanitarium, Mud Pumped from the Bottom of the Lake.”
“DRUNKENESS CURED, Any woman can cure her husband, son or brother of liquor drinking by secretly placing this remedy in his coffee, tea or food without his knowledge, as the remedy is entirely odorless and tasteless. Any good and faithful woman can wipe out this fearful evil and permanently stop the craving for liquor….the sight or odor of whiskey will soon make him sick. Any one who will send their name and address and 4-cents in stamps to cover postage (to St. Louis) will receive by mail, sealed in a plan wrapper, a free package of this wonderful remedy and full instructions how to cure the liquor habit.”
I found this wonderful article in Nostalgia magazine, December 2006, article by Hilda Maston.
Grays Harbor Genealogical Society History of the South Beach Lighthouse
The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society is hosting John Shaw, executive director of the Westport South Beach Historical Society, at their meeting on Saturday, Feb. 10. John will share “The History of the Lighthouse in the South Beach.” The meeting begins at 10:00 at the Hoquiam Library, 420 7th Street, Hoquiam. GHGS meetings are open to the public. If you want to attend via Zoom, please email ( Info@GraysHarborGenealogy.com ) 24 hours in advance for a link.
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Remedies for Copy & Paste Genealogy
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm
Remedies for Copy & Paste Genealogy, Speaker Cyndi Ingle
Family trees and the information they contain are easily copied and re-published by others online. This means errors are duplicated many times over. We will discuss solutions for dealing with these issues.
Cyndi Ingle is the owner and webmaster of Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet, a categorized index to more than 337, 000 on-line resources. A genealogist for more than 40 years, she is an active member of several genealogical societies. Guest lecturer for genealogical society meetings and seminars. (http://www.cyndislist.com/speaking-calendar) Author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet.
Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.
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Parkland/Spanaway Branch of Pierce County Library
13718 Pacific Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
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Kathy Sizer and Jill Scott Elected to WSGS Board
Congratulations are extended to Kathy Sizer and Jill Scott who were elected recently as WSGS President and Secretary, respectively. Their terms run through Dec. 31, 2025. Kathy will be serving her second two-year term, while Jill is new to the Board. Jill’s election was unanimous and Kathy’s was almost unanimous — one write-in vote for Cynthia Fuerst of Yakima.
Kathy and Jill, and the rest of the WSGS Board, are anticipating a year filled with growth and service to its members. WSGS members are invited to attend (virtually) the monthly board meetings which are the third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. The minutes of each meeting are available in the Members’ Area of the website.
For more information about participating in WSGS, email Info@wasgs.org.