GSMC Library Closed Wednesday, Oct. 30

 Due to several officer commitments, 

the GSMC Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 30th.

We will reopen the Library next Wednesday at the regular time.

Will You Ever Get Done??

We got this interesting chart from Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe many years ago. 

Of course, it doesn't ever go out of date.

 

Explore Our Black Genealogy/History Shelves

Our library has an interesting collection for African American researchers. 

In addition to a general group of items, 

we have specialized areas for Marion County, Military, and Underground Railroad. 

Come check them out some Wednesday.

 

GSMC Monitors Greenlawn Project

 
Ron Darrah, with the Genealogical Society of Marion County, examines parts of the railway and 

pavers that have been unearthed at the Henry Street Bridge construction site, Oct. 17, 2024, on the 

grounds of the historic Greenlawn Cemeteries. [Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy]

Diamond Chain and Greenlawn

The below aerial photo shows the site of Greenlawn Cemetery until a very few years ago. 

The Diamond Chain building is at right below, at the corner of West and Kentucky. 

All of the land from here to the river was the cemetery. 

The Henry Street Project will be the strip just south of the very long building. 

 

Thanks to Jordan Ryan for this discovery item.

Lunch and Learn Census History

Go to the ISL website to register.

 

Black Heritage Tomorrow

The below event is at the Indiana Landmarks Center on Central Avenue. 

Check their website for registrations details.

 

New Patriots of Color Rev War DB

If you are doing African American or Native American genealogy, 

you need to investigate this new Revolutionary War resource. 

Stop by our library and read the article we have about it.  

 

Good Indy Blog--Take a Look

Go to class900indy.com 

and enjoy some really interesting snapshots of our local history.

 Lots of things you probably did not know!

 

Get Camera For Website Donation

This great Canon PowerShot 5X1 IS 10megapixel camera 

can be yours for a modest donation to our website maintenance fund. 

A perfect item for a hobbyist wanting to move beyond a cellphone.

Includes carrying case and battery charger. Add $5 if we have to mail it.

Thanks much for helping reduce our overhead. [Cash, check, or PayPal]

 

Wednesday Focus: Getting Hitched

We recently finished digitizing the first three ledgers of Marion County marriage records.

We will be working with and discussing those files Wednesday, plus other local marriage resources.

Join us for coffee, etc. and be a part of the round table.

 

ISL Genealogy Fair Oct 26

GSMC will have an exhibitor's table here. Be sure to stop by a visit.

 

Archives Saturday Opening Oct 12

 

The Indiana State Archives’ Reading Room will be open 

Saturday, October 12^th from 9am to 4pm. 

Take advantage of these rare weekend hours! Please register by sending an email to arc@iara.in.gov so that we can pull records ahead of time. For more information about our holdings, visit our website.

 Also on Saturday, October 12^th, join our conservator for a hands-on conservation workshop. Attendees will learn basic paper mending techniques. The workshop runs from 9am to 11am and is followed by an optional tour of the State Archives. Space is limited: register by sending an email to Elizabeth Hague at ehague@iara.in.gov.

Greenlawn Cemetery New Excavations

In June the City of Indianapolis introduced the Henry Street Bridge Project 

which will be constructed right through the southern part 

of the former Greenlawn Cemetery site.

We have the public PowerPoint presentation of 117 slides 

on our website in Research Databases Set 4. 

This will give researchers a good foundation 

for what will be happening over at least the next year.