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:Our free monthly newsletter, Generations, is sent via email during the first week of each month. It has timely information about activities and events at our FHC as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: info@wdcfhc.org. | :Our free monthly newsletter, Generations, is sent via email during the first week of each month. It has timely information about activities and events at our FHC as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: info@wdcfhc.org. | ||
==== Oral History Room ==== | |||
==== Oral History Room ==== | |||
:A unique feature of our FHC is our Oral History Room, which is equipped with professional audio and digital video technology. This is an easy way to capture and preserve the living history of a family member or loved one. For further information or to schedule the room,call Terry Willard at 301-365-4058; email: [[FHCStaff@gmail.com|FHCStaff@gmail.com]] | :A unique feature of our FHC is our Oral History Room, which is equipped with professional audio and digital video technology. This is an easy way to capture and preserve the living history of a family member or loved one. For further information or to schedule the room,call Terry Willard at 301-365-4058; email: [[FHCStaff@gmail.com|FHCStaff@gmail.com]] | ||
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:*'''Books''' - Shelved by Locality, Subject, or Family Name. Books for each state in the U.S. are arranged alphabetically; each state has a binder containing a Research Outline and other materials. There are books on immigration, church records, census, military, and foreign countries; maps and atlases. | :*'''Books''' - Shelved by Locality, Subject, or Family Name. Books for each state in the U.S. are arranged alphabetically; each state has a binder containing a Research Outline and other materials. There are books on immigration, church records, census, military, and foreign countries; maps and atlases. | ||
==== Additional Resources ==== | |||
:#'''Card Catalog''' - Items in this FHC are found in the card catalog, which lists microfilm, fiche and book presently onsite. Cards are arranged by Locality, Surname, and Subject. | :#'''Card Catalog''' - Items in this FHC are found in the card catalog, which lists microfilm, fiche and book presently onsite. Cards are arranged by Locality, Surname, and Subject. | ||
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:*Six printers (one color) | :*Six printers (one color) | ||
:*Two microfilm reader-printers (Canon and ScanPro) | :*Two microfilm reader-printers (Canon and ScanPro) | ||
:*Two flatbed scanners | :*Two flatbed Epson scanners (to scan and edit photographs, slides, photo negatives and documents, and save them to a removable drive or CD) | ||
:*Ten microfilm readers | :*Ten microfilm readers | ||
:*Three microfiche readers | :*Three microfiche readers | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
Staff specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and many countries. We also have several staff members who are members of APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research need, please contact us to determine how we can be of help. | Staff specialists are available to assist patrons in a variety of areas of research within the U.S. and many countries. We also have several staff members who are members of APG (Association of Professional Genealogists). If you have a specific research need, please view the specialists on our website ([http://wdcfhc.org/consultants.php wdcfhc.org/consultants.php]) or contact us to determine how we can be of help. | ||
==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ||
We are organizing special interest groups focused on specific areas of genealogy research. Working with others is an excellent way to learn new research strategies, brainstorm brick wall issues, give and receive support and advice. | We are organizing special interest groups focused on specific areas of genealogy research. Working with others is an excellent way to learn new research strategies, brainstorm brick wall issues, give and receive support and advice. | ||
*African-American research group meets every Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | :*African-American research group meets every Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | ||
*Irish research group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | :*Irish research group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | ||
Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | ||