Watched Sunset Boulevard on the big screen yesterday for the 75th anniversary (Fathom Events). Near the end you learn that Norma is 50 years old. I’d love to do a class on aging women in the cinema. This movie is a good example of what we think of “old” women.

Just arrived. Make sure to check out Dr Wulf’s website for her essays. karinwulf.com . Looking forward to diving into this #genealogy #history.

Happy #DNADay! NGS is offering $10.00 off their Genetic Genealogy in Practice book. Use the code below at checkout. www.ngsgenealogy.org/books/

One of the best buys in #genealogy.

🚨House voting on SAVE Act today, worst voter suppression bill ever considered by Congress. Could disenfranchise: -21 million w/out access to citizenship docs -69 million women who took spouses last name -ends online + mail registration & voter reg drives www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

IMLS staff have been put on administrative leave. www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n.... This decision is likely to have an immediate impact on genealogical records access in Connecticut. #genealogy

#amreading.

Here’s a 🧵 of virtual courses

Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org

Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org

HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.

Are you going to #NGS2025GEN? See you there!

Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.

Recently read and enjoyed "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island" by @megansmolenyak.com which is great for International Women's Day! #Genealogy climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/02/book...

It’s International Women’s Day! What women’s history books are you reading?

Big Thank You to @myheritageofficial.bsky.social and @danielhorowitz.bsky.social for a dinner with Friends. Great sale in the MyHeritage booth at #RootsTech. Make sure to make your way over there before the Expo Hall close on 3pm on Saturday

You don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to take advantage of #RootsTech. Plus you can do it on your time. tinyurl.com/k67pdted

Going to #RootsTech? Here’s some tips: tinyurl.com/24f6fsmw

Genealogy & family history societies, libraries, archives, museums & institutions: submit projects/programs for the 2025 SLAM! Idea Showcase by 14 March. Highlight your work & inspire others. Winner(s) get $ + recognition at #NGS2025GEN! #NGSSLAM details: conference.ngsgenealogy.org/slam-idea-sh...

What did you read in February? #amreading

Some very informative classes being offered virtually from the National Genealogical Society! #Genealogy #Technology #NGS www.ngsgenealogy.org/genealogy-co...

Will you be at RootsTech 2025 in Salt Lake City? I'll be manning the BanyanDNA booth (#1425) in the expo hall with live demos, swag, and expert advice. Stop by to get personalized feedback on your BanyanDNA projects or to just say hello!

Looking forward to my latest @ugagenealogy.bsky.social SLIG course. Thanks @miscelena.bsky.social for posting about it.

Have my copy. Looking forward to reading it! I love Megan’s books. #amreading #genealogy

Every day all month long, I’ll be posting not just pictures but links to my favorite books on Black history, along with Blue Sky links if possible. Today is Day 14 from @uncpress.bsky.social. Use code 01HATM30 for 30% off this & everything else uncpress.org/book/9781469...

“If a married woman hasn’t paid $130 to update her passport —assuming she has one, which only about half of Americans do— she may not be able to vote in the next election if the SAVE Act becomes law,” @wendyweiser.bsky.social tells Glamour

I have been remiss in sharing. I'll be at NGS Family History Conference: Tales & Trails in Louisville, KY in May, talking about the potential bounty of USCT Widow's pension files. I hope to see/meet some of you there! #NGS2025GEN #genealogy #genchat #FamilyHistory

New York Wants to Lock Up Vital Records — Again! 😫 Here’s How We Can Stop It If We Act Fast A backdoor proposal to essentially ban public access to birth, marriage, and death records got snuck into their annual budget bill?! mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...

Super excited about this book. The history of family is the history of politics and economy and medicine and so much more and the more we know the more we know. Have downloaded some pieces and ordered the actual physical volume because #books. Fantastic work. 🗃️

Legacy Family Tree Webinars is celebrating Black History month with 5 unlocked webinars for the month of February! familytreewebinars.com/black-histor... #genealogy #POCGenealogy #AfricanAmerican

When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔 He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. “The Library IS for Everyone” 💚 #BlackHistoryMonth

And those who are researching #genealogy.

#genealogists: If you have an interest in local or community #history and would be willing to share how your work has made an impact in those areas... The Connecticut League of Museums is looking for conference proposals. clho.org/conference/2... #Connecticut

Rereading a favorite in preparation for teaching at #SLIG2025 tomorrow. #genealogy

The Holocaust Project at @wikitree.bsky.social is creating profiles for all victims at Auschwitz; our goal is to have all victims currently documented online by December 31, 2025, with at least one family member added for every person.

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For SoCal friends, Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can. For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla

"The names of around 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during the German occupation of the Netherlands have been published online for the first time." www.bbc.com/news/article...

A few seats left. Join me virtually at SLIG this month! slig.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt...

Make sure to watch The Six Triple Eight and then read the FamilySearch blog, www.familysearch.org/en/blog/6888... . Such an important piece of WWII history that deserves to be remembered. #womenshistory

Getting ready for my SLIG 2025 Material Culture course by mailing out postcards to my students. Gives each student a nice welcome and a piece of material culture to study. #genealogy #SLIG2025

#Genealogy Tip Use local history to paint a more complete picture of your ancestor’s life. If you have #FrenchCanadian ancestry dating back to 17th century Montreal, this book will be useful.