Aug 15, 2008

Published Aug 15, 2008

Welcome to the 50th Episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast!

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GEM:  Profile America
August 16, 1862  Birthdate of Amos Alonzo Stagg

GEM:  A Little DayDreaming with Genealogy Podcasters
The Genealogy Guys
DearMYRTLE
Bill Puller of the Genealogy Tech Podcast
Anna-Karin Shander
Mike O'Loughlin of Irish Roots Cafe 

GEM: Interview with Tim Russell of the Prairie Home Companion

Tim Russel of A Prairie Home Companion radio show

Prairie Home Companion's News From Lake Wobegon podcast
Tim Russellâs website

Listen to Tim on Minnesota's news station, 830 WCCO Radio website where he is the entertainment editor weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m.  

Tim and Lily Tomlin on the set of the movie
A Prairie Home Companion

Profile America â August 20, 1920:   One of the nationâs first radio stations began broadcasting in Detroit   

GEM:  Handwriting Analysis with Paula Sassi

Alice McManus

Genealogy Gems Premium Members are eligible to submit their ancestors handwriting for possible analysis by Paula on the show.  Members should email a handwriting sample, a paragraph telling about the ancestor and why they would like to have the handwriting analyzed, and a photo of the ancestor if itâs available. 

Minnesota State Fair Podcast presented by MN Public Radio
Minnesota State Fair Website

Announce Best Bals Dolls Winner:  Melissa Barker

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The Song: The Family Tree featured on this episode is courtesy of the band Venice.  See Venice LIVE at one of the following Concert Dates: