Historical Societies: News and Highlights
Written by PA Heritage Staff in the Historical Societies: News and Highlights category and the Fall 1981 issue Topics in this article:Genealogy Seminar Series
A Genealogy Seminar Series, to include three separate sessions, will be presented at Penn State/Capitol Campus in Middletown throughout the fall. Sponsored by the Capitol Campus Humanities Division as a continuing education service, the seminars will be presented by John W. Heisey, a professional genealogist, writer and lecturer. Formerly director of research and librarian at the Historical Society of York County, Mr. Heisey is the author of several books and currently writes a genealogy column for the Tri-State Trader. In addition, he teaches numerous courses on genealogy and allied subjects at various schools and institutions in central Pennsylvania.
“Basic Genealogy,” scheduled for September 26 [1981], is the first seminar to be offered and will explore the many sources and records available for research. The program is designed for beginners as well as for those who have done some genealogical work. October 17 [1981] is the date set for “They Came From Europe,” which will focus on the life and times of people in western Europe from 1525 until 1775. This second seminar will be of particular interest to those with ancestors from Europe who desire to know how their descendants may have lived before coming to America. The final program will be conducted on November 14 [1981] and will provide one-to-one consultation on individual genealogical problems. “Genealogical Consultation” is intended to assist researchers who have encountered problems in their searches and need assistance on where and how to find answers and solutions.
The seminars will be presented from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the Continuing Education Conference Room #2, Multi-Purpose Building, Capitol Campus, Pennsylvania State University, Middletown. The fee of $40 per seminar covers instruction materials, coffee breaks and lunch. Advanced registration is necessary. For further information on the series and how to register, write Penn State/Capitol Campus, Continuing Education, Middletown 17057, or call (717) 948-6275.
Historical Society Notes
Three workshops will be held this fall throughout the Commonwealth with the support of the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies. September 25 [1981] is the date set for the first program, cosponsored by the Erie County Historical Society and the Center for Local History, Edinboro State College. The conference, to be held at Edinboro State College, will focus on Community History. The second workshop, scheduled for October 24 [1981] and dedicated to the theme of Historic Preservation, will be hosted by the Berks County Historical Society in Reading. The final conference will be presented in Jersey Shore on November 7 [1981], cosponsored by the North Central Pennsylvania Historical Association. Although the exact location is yet to be determined, the program has been completed and will concentrate on Regional History, emphasizing the history of the north central portion of the state.
For further information concerning any or all of these conferences, please contact the sponsoring/hosting organization or the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Box 1026, Harrisburg 17120.
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