In my final blog for 2008, 1 would like to review what we have done this year.
Over this year, we have conducted the following full dayworkshops:
- Family history resources at Auckland City Libraries
- New Zealand resources
- Australian resources
Every second Wednesday we have presented family history focused talks.
Some of the highlights from this series are:
- Papers past
- New Zealand electoral rolls
- Passenger records
- Family history on the Internet – presented by Jan Gow
- Ancestry.com
- New Zealand Gazette
In November we ran a hugely successful series of meetings“Telling your life story. A series of workshops to get you started.
…and of course the piece de resistance for the year was the annual Family History Lock in – always popular and a chance for family history nuts to get together and research the night away.
I feel exhausted just thinking about what we have done this year
The programme of events from February til April 2009 has just been finalised
All lunch time sessions are FREE
- Wednesday 4th February 2009 12 noon – 1pm
The value of local history
Renowned local historian Lisa Truttman will talk about the value of local history
- Wednesday 18th February 2009 12 noon – 1pm
19th Century Auckland
Ever wondered what Auckland was like in 1840, or 1900, or any time within that period.
Come along and find out.
Come along and find out.
- Wednesday 4th March 2009 12 noon – 1pm
Papers Past
- learn how to search effectively in Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand's digital collection of 19th Century and early 20th century newspapers
- Wednesday 18th March 2009 12 noon – 1pm
Auckland City Council Archives resources that are relevant to family and
local history research.
local history research.
- Wednesday 1st April 2009 12 noon – 1pm
Early NZ military records.
Come and hear renowned historian and military expert John Binsley.
Come and hear renowned historian and military expert John Binsley.
- Wednesday 15th April 2009 12 noon – 1pm
Machinery – tips and tricks
Come and learn how to use our microfilm/reader/printer/scanners effectively.
Bookings are essential for these free lunchtime sessions.
You can book by phone 09 3077771
Or by email karen.kalopulu@aucklandcity.govt.nz
I would like to wish you all a safe and Merry Christmas and holiday season. and hope that you return to your research rested and energised.
