November 2011 Podcast Episode Notes
11/19/2011
Tips on how to get relatives to discuss family history, a discussion of the Historic American Cookbook Project, and news on the Genealogists for Families project at Kiva.com. Plus: Learn more about creating a family history book from Family Tree University's Nancy Hendrickson.
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In this episode:

Your Host: Lisa Louise Cooke



Lisa has a new book available at ShopFamilyTree.com: The Genealogist's Google Toolbox. It's available both in print form and as a digital download.

News from the Blogosphere with Genealogy Insider Diane Haddad




Diane gives the scoop on recent news in the genealogical community, including the shutdown of the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) website and the Genealogists for Families project at Kiva.com.

Read more at the Genealogy Insider blog.

Top Tips: Getting Relatives to Talk About Family History


 
Tips from Family Archivist columnist Sunny Jane Morton's article "Family Feast" from the January 2012 issue of Family Tree Magazine. Sunny's new book is My Life & Times: A Guided Journal for Collecting Your Stories.

101 Best Websites: Feeding America: The Historic American Cookbook Project


 
The Michigan State University Library and the Michigan State University Museum have partnered to create an online collection of some of the most influential and important American cookbooks from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Digital images of the pages of each cookbook are available, as well as full-text transcriptions and the ability to search within the books across the collection in order to find specific information. Our special guest is Peter Berg, Head of Special Collections and Associate Director for Special Collections and Preservation.

Family Tree University Crash Course: Create a Family History Book


 
Creating a family history book is a great way to preserve your family's story and share it with others. Family Tree University instructor Nancy Hendrickson tells us more about her course on how to create a family history book.

The Publisher's Desk with Allison Dolan



Allison takes you behind the scenes at Family Tree Magazine.

Have fun climbing your family tree!


Listen to Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems and Genealogy: Family History Made Easy podcasts in iTunes and visit her website for great research ideas, podcast episodes and videos.
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