Everything Old Is New Again

Ever seen one of these before? 

Our member partner Brigitt Caito did home research on this nifty gadget in the '60's.

Brigitt donated it to GSMC, so drop by the library and we will demo it for you.

 

Seeking Greenlawn Cemetery Photos

 Do you have any photographs of Greenlawn Cemetery of Marion County in your family records?

Do you know of a photo collection that includes Greenlawn images.

If so, we need a digital copy of those originals. 

Family researchers with family members buried in that cemetery 

are looking for evidence of their relatives.

Please contact us about adding valuable images to this collection.

Visit School Records Wednesday

Our research topic on September 25th will be School Records.

Come on in and be part of the discussion. 

Bring in some records to be scanned or added to our already extensive collection.

Free coffee and snacks as a bonus. See you there!!

Commitment Free Ideas

One of the surest ways to suppress ideas in your group

 is to expect the originator of the idea to head up the later project.

Here's the other side:

We want to develop a list of potential projects and programs 

for new Marion County genealogy resources.

So, tell us or send us a new idea that you come up with, 

and we guarantee you won't have to participate if we use your idea.

Now it don't get no better than that!

 

Perry Twp History Meeting, Tuesday Sep. 24

 

All-Day Genealogy In Noblesville

Everything old is new again. 

Attend this full day genealogy conference on Saturday, October 12.

How often can you do that these days?

 

New State Archives Progress

The State Archives building is growing by leaps and bounds. 

This photo was taken earlier this week. 

We old-timers never thought we would see the day!

 

Genealogy Is Where You Find It

Don't overlook unorthodox locations for genealogy materials. 

These three articles on black history and genealogy are not on "genealogy sites," 

but they might be just what you need.

The first item is in World Archaeology magazine, 

the other two are in Smithsonian magazine.

 

Hidden Military Gem Downtown

Indy has an interesting military resource on the Canal downtown, 

If you have, or did have, relatives in the U.S. military, you should take the kids 

for a Canal walk and teach them a little history. 

Don't let these folks be forgotten!

 

Let's Get Together On Saturday

 

Saturday, September 14 Worker Bee Workshop  (GSMC Library) 11:00 am to 3:00 pm In-person GSMC Library, 9370 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229 Our Special Session for all you folks who work all week and have trouble getting to research locations.

Use Our Big Scanner

If you have a large photo or document that you need copied, 

drop by the GSMC Library, and use our 11 x 17 scanner. 

No charge--and we will train you if necessary. 

[Bring a Flash Drive!]

 

Greenlawn Illustrated Update Wednesday

GSMC will present a genealogy update on the Greenlawn Cemetery site 

that is currently back in the news and under construction. 

We have lots of illustrations, so come to the library from 12 to 1 and be in the loop.

 

A Couple of Marion County Firsts

We found this little tidbit in the 1919 county medical journal.

Anyone connected to these folks?

 

Fun And Useful Book

Genealogy is where you find it, right? 

We just added this book to our library. 

It's a 2003 publication of the Indiana Historical Society. 

If you never used a stereopticon, you should take a look.

 

Newspapers At State Library Sep 17

 

Go Zoom German September 21

Looks like the Palatines have another winner this month. 

If you do German research, you should sit in on this one.