Virtual Genealogy Fair U.S. National Archives





The National Archives will be presenting a 2016 Virtual Genealogy Fair to be held October 26th and 27th.  No need to register just go to Genealogy Fair to attend.


Session Schedule (eastern daylight time EDT)

Day 1: Wednesday, October 26

TimeActivity
10 a.m.Welcoming Remarks by Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero
10:05 a.m.Introduction to Genealogy at the National Archives by Claire Kluskens
11 a.m.The Best National Archives Records Genealogists Aren't Using by Lori Cox-Paul
12 p.m.National Archives Innovative Online Resources and Tools to Help with Your Genealogical Research by Sarah Swanson and Kelly Osborn
1 p.m.You too can be a Citizen Archivist! Getting the most out of the National Archives Catalog by Suzanne Isaacs and Meredith Doviak
2 p.m.Department of State Records for Genealogical Research by David Pfeiffer
3 p.m.American Battle Monuments Commission by Ryan Bass

Day 2: Thursday, October 27

TimeActivity
10 a.m.Nonpopulation Census: Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Social Statistics by Claire Kluskens
11 a.m.The Morning After – Changes as Reflected in Morning Reports by Theresa Fitzgerald
12 p.m.The Iwo Jima Flag Raisers – Chaos, Controversy and World War II Marine Corps Personnel Records by Bryan K. McGraw
1 p.m.What's New in the Lou: A Look at the Latest Accessions at the National Archives at St. Louis by David Hardin
2 p.m.The Faces of the National Parks Service by Cara L. Moore
3 p.m.Closing Remarks by Acting Executive for Research Services Ann Cummings
National Archives, www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair 

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