September 2009 Out on a Limb: Workshop Talk Premium
I’ve always had an affinity for instructing others (my sister, who’s an actual teacher, would tell you I’m just bossy—but that’s another story). This educational instinct is one reason I enjoy working at Family Tree Magazine. In each issue, podcast episode and online article, I get to share tips and...
Read MoreOut on a Limb: State of the Union Premium
When our State Research Guides debuted in February 2005, we were confident readers would like the concept — you'd find it handy to have tips and resources for the places you're researching in a convenient pullout format you could stash in your research binder. Our hunch was right. Since...
Read MoreOut on a Limb: All the Difference Premium
We at Family Tree Magazine enjoy honoring the people who make a difference in genealogy — so much so that we launched a series to celebrate unsung family history heroes. In addition to those accolade-worthy individuals, we'd like to commend a collective effort by many unsung heroes: the genealogists...
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Out on a Limb: A Myspace Odyssey Premium
Have you ever had a Rip Van Winkle experience? One of those times when you realize the world has changed, but you somehow missed it — and you think, "Where the heck have I been? In a 20-year coma?" That's how I feel about social networking. Sure, I'd...
Read MoreOut on a Limb: Support Groups Premium
In our last issue, managing editor Diane Haddad reported on the state of local genealogical societies, including what some groups are doing to combat declining membership. It's a problem organizations of all kinds - historical and otherwise - are facing. And given the discussion on the FamilyTreeMagazine.com Forum...
Read MoreOut on a Limb: Tale of Two NARAs Premium
By the time this magazine is in your hands, two things are likely: I'll have ordered my first Civil War pension file from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) <archives.gov>. And the price of obtaining that document by mail will have tripled. In March, NARA proposed...
Read MoreOut on a Limb: Stuck on You Premium
Every hobby has insider lingo. When I got involved in family history, it took me only about five minutes to figure out the biggest buzzword in the genealogical lexicon: brick wall. Throughout the community — on message boards, in mailing lists, at society meetings and events — researchers repeat...
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