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Photo: a man taking the required citizenship oath of allegiance in front of a judge in New York City (1910). Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Genealogy Tip: Citizenship and Naturalization Reports

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 12, 2019

Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information helpful to genealogists: citizenship and naturalization reports in old newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: Sujagi flag, captured at Fort McKee in the attacks on the Salee River Forts, June 10 and 11, 1871, by Corporal Charles Brown of the USS Colorado (left) and Private Hugh Purvis of the USS Alaska (middle). Both were awarded the Medal of Honor. Captain McLane Tilton, USMC, (right) commanded the Marines. Photograph was taken on the USS Colorado, Captain George H. Cooper commanding, Flagship of Rear Admiral John Rodgers, commanding U.S. Asiatic Fleet. Credit: r Felice Beato; United States Marine Corps Historical Division photographic archives; Wikimedia Commons.

On This Day: America’s First Korean War – in 1871!

By Tony Pettinato on June 10, 2019

An article about the first time America fought a Korean War, a largely-forgotten military campaign in the summer of 1871... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Ethics for the Genealogist

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 7, 2019

In this article – part of an ongoing “Introduction to Genealogy” series – Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about the importance of ethics in genealogy... (Read More)

Photo: U.S. troops landing during D-Day. Credit: Chief Photographer's Mate Robert F. Sargent; National Archives and Records Administration; Wikimedia Commons.

Martha Gellhorn, War Correspondent, Reporting from D-Day

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 6, 2019

Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about correspondent Martha Gellhorn, who was the first female reporter to cover D-Day on 6 June 1944 during WWII... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: How to Give Genealogy Help

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 3, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests ways genealogists can help others with their family history research... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: How to Get Genealogy Help

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 31, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests ways genealogists can get help with their family history research... (Read More)

Illustration: a researcher using a computer

A Researcher’s Tour of Southern California Genealogical Jamboree 2019

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 28, 2019

Gena Philibert-Ortega discusses research opportunities in Southern California for genealogists, especially those attending the SCGS Jamboree... (Read More)

Photo: picnic shelter at Indian Springs State Park, Georgia. Credit: Dsdugan; Wikimedia Commons.

Family Reunion Idea: Write Daffydil Jokes like Our Ancestors

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 24, 2019

In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak presents ideas for fun family reunions by finding our ancestors’ jokes, called “daffydils,” in old newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: Bonnie and Clyde's car (1932 Ford V-8), riddled with bullet holes after the ambush. Picture taken by FBI investigators on 23 May 1934. Credit: FBI; Wikimedia Commons.

The Celebrity of Bonnie and Clyde

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 23, 2019

An article by Gena Philibert-Ortega about the 85th anniversary of the death of notorious lovers and outlaws Bonnie & Clyde on 23 May 1934... (Read More)

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