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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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
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
The Publisher's Desk with Allison Dolan
Allison takes you behind the scenes at
Family Tree Magazine.
Have fun climbing your family tree!
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