Story County Genealogical Society
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Story County Genealogical Society
Story County, Iowa, USA
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Wednesday, March 20
Free and Useful Sites for Genealogy Research  (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
Presenter: Dick Cooper
 
Learn about some websites that can enhance your genealogy research ... without breaking your budget!



Monday, April 8
"Digital Genealogy: Bring Your Family History into the Digital Age"  (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, and via Zoom
Kyle Solberg will present tips for organization and workflows for genealogy in the digital age.


Wednesday, April 17
Using Cemetery Records for Genealogy Research  (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
Presenter: Dennis Allen
 
Dennis and Cris Nagla are the managers of several cemeteries in Polk County, Iowa.  They will discuss what genealogy clues can be found in cemetery and funeral home records.



Monday, May 13
"The Orphan Train (and Trees) In Iowa"  (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Lorrie Pellack
 
Lorrie will cover the Orphan Train project, locating information on Iowa riders, and how to request records for these children. She will also cover a little bit about researching orphanages in Iowa and children who were actually sent through the mail (postage was cheaper than buying a train ticket).
 


Wednesday, May 15
IDEA Center Tour (at Ames Public Library)  (Genealogy Plus!)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
We'll take a "tour" to the other end of the Ames Public Library and learn about the IDEA center.
This space includes equipment to digitize old photos and slides, VHS videos, and cassette tape recordings. You will also find software like the Adobe Creative Suite and Final Cut Pro for all your editing needs.



Monday, September 9
"Civilian Conservation Corps"  (SCGS Meeting)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, Iowa and via Zoom
Presenter: Linda Betsinger McCann
 
Learn about the Depression Era Civilian Conservation Corps and what records were created that may be
useful in your genealogical research.