October Family History Month Programs
Crown Hill Cemetery
Thursday October 1, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
Crown Hill Cemetery is the country's third largest cemetery and the final resting place for a diverse group of Hoosiers. Visit the Indiana State Library to learn about the founding of the cemetery, history, architecture, and notable persons buried. Presented by Rachael Heger, Indiana Collection Supervisor
Military Records
Saturday October 3, 10:00-11:00 am, History Referene Room
Get an overview of military records in the Indiana State Archives from the Territorial Period to the Present. Presented by Alan January, Indiana State Archives
Using City Directories to locate family member
Monday October 5, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Learn how city directories can help your genealogy research. Find homeowners by name or address, year by year. Presented by Kimberly Brown-Harden, Indiana Collection Librarian
Genealogy for Beginners
Tuesday October 6, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, History Reference Room
Get an introduction to the beginning elements of genealogy research and overview of the basic documents and resources used in tracing your family tree. Presented by Leigh Anne Johnson, Genealogy Collection Librarian
A Century of Wedded Bliss: Indiana Marriage Laws 1791-1891
Thursday October 8, 5:30pm-6:30pm, History Reference Room
Take a close look at the changes in the age of consent restrictions, residency requirements, and other factors of the legislative rules and regulations governing marriage in the State of Indiana. Presented by Betty Warren, Genealogy Collection
Researching Manuscript Collections
Tuesday October 13, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Learn how to research manuscript and/or photograph collections using various tools available at the Indiana State Library. Presented by Brent Abercrombie Manuscript Librarian
History/Reference Room: What’s in it for you?
Wednesday October 14, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, History Reference Room
Learn about the collection of materials contained in the History/Reference Room. Learn the reason for the collection, how it got started and useful sources for historians and genealogists. Presented by Ron Sharp, Reference & Government Services Collection Supervisor and Diane Sharp, Genealogy Collection Supervisor
Dating Photographs
Thursday October 15, 5:30-6:30 pm, History Reference Room
This program takes us on a journey through the history of photography emphasizing photographic processes such as daguerreotypes, tintypes, salt wash, and albumin prints and identifying clues that would indicate the age of any particular photographic image. Presented by Mark Vopelak, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Area Supervisor
The Porter-Griffin Papers
Friday October 16, 9:00-10:00 am, Indiana Author’s Room
The Porter-Griffin papers hold keys to studying American political and social history. This collection includes business records, political correspondence, legal and personal papers of the Porter family daughters and their descendants from 1845 to 1940. Presented by Marcia Caudell, Reference & Government Services Collection Librarian
Keeping History: Preservation Basics
Saturday October 17, 10:00-11:00 am, History Reference RoomThis presentation is designed for the family historian who wants to learn to care for the family artifacts in their care. Learn how to safely store, use, handle and display the materials including documents, books, photographs and films. Also learn how to plan for the preservation of digital files. Presented by Katie Mullen, Conservator Indiana State Library
Early Census Questionnaires – 1790 to 1860
Monday October 19, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Room 428
What was the meaning of the Census in 1790? How did it change in the early years before the Civil War? Have a peek at questionnaires used in the earliest U.S. Censuses and discover the history of U.S. Census questions. Presented by Katharine Springer, Indiana State Data Center Coordinator
Researching Your African-American Ancestry
Tuesday October 20, 10:00-11:00 am, History Reference Room
Learn about some of the basic and specialized resources used in researching African-American family history. As well as some tips and suggestions on research strategy used by the presenter in her own African-American family history. Presented by Julia Stubbs, Indiana State Library staff
Non-Population Census Records
Wednesday October 21, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, History Reference Room
This program will focus on the kinds of information that can be obtained from Agricultural, Manufacturing, Mortality, and other schedules to enhance your research. Presented by Charles Hill, Genealogy Collection Librarian
Using Maps in your Research
Thursday October 22, 5:30-6:30 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Learn about the different kinds of maps available at the Indiana State Library, including digital maps and microfilmed maps. Sanborn, topographic, transportation maps and more will be covered. Presented by Monique Howell, Indiana Collection Librarian
Indiana Vital Records Resourceses
Tuesday October 27, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, History Reference Room
This program is an introduction to the Indiana Birth, Death, and Marriage Indexes and other resources at the Indiana State Library. It covers print, microfilm, and electronic resources with emphasis on the special materials within the Genealogy Collection. Presented by Daina Bohr, Genealogy Collection Librarian
What is WorldCat and How Do I Use It?
Wednesday October 28, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, History Reference Room
Learn how to use the "super" catalog called WorldCat and see why this bibliographic giant can be a treasure trove for genealogists and local history researchers. Presented by Autumn Gonzalez, Genealogy Collection Librarian
Federal Publications of Interest to Genealogists
Thursday October 29, 2:00-3:00 pm Indiana Author’s Room
Discover federal documents and publications within the Indiana State Library's collection that are of interest to family history researchers. Learn about the Federal Depository Library Program and how federal document materials are available at ISL and similar libraries across the country. Presented by Elisabeth O’Donnell, Reference & Government Services Collection Librarian
Family History Tour
Thursday October 29, 5:30-7:00 pm,
Learn where different family history resources are located on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library.
Indiana State Library: a brief history
Friday October 30, 12:00-1:00 pm, Indiana Author’s Room
Come learn the history of the Indiana State Library, its services and mission, including a brief discussion on the architecture of the building. Presented by Janet Meek, Indiana Collection Librarian
Family History Tours
Learn where different family history resources are located on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library. This is a free orientation tour, geared toward genealogists. Pre-registration is required; please call 317-232-3689. All tours take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).Upcoming Family History Orientation Tours:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009Thursday, October 22, 2009
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