Sun, 28 October 2007
EPISODE 31 SHOW NOTES Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies. Thanks to those of you who have bought the book. You guys are great. A special little Halloween hello from Genealogy Gems. Sad news: The This Week's Genealogy Gems Google Gadget has crashed. However, I will likely create a new custom gadget in the near future so I"ll keep you posted. To receive the code for the gadget just be sure to sign up for the free Genealogy Gems monthly newsletter because thatâs the email list I use to personally email you the code so you can install it on your iGoogle page. Newsletter Sign Up & Back issues The website is evolving every day with new content, so be sure and visit regularly at www.genealogygems.tv In the Resources section you will find lots of great genealogy research strategies. Be sure to click on the Google Research Gems Link. I have a special gadget there that will provide you with a new Google tip every day. And youâll also find lots of other great tips that weâve talked about to make Google work harder for your genealogy research. Please do let your research friends and your local genealogy society know about it as a resource for them too, even if they donât listen to the podcast. The Irish Jig performed by the National Promenade Band in 1914 for Edison Records courtesy of University of Santa Barbara. American Memory provides free and open access through the Internet to over 9 million items of written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. These materials chronicle historical events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape America.
Some of my other favorite areas of the Collections and Programs are:
Prints & Photos LOC online database: LOC WEBCASTS Start by browsing the Biography and History listings. The library website also offers RSS feeds and email Subscriptions on a variety of subjects. The future: the library just signed a World Digital Library Agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization pledging cooperative efforts to build a World Digital Library website. World Digital Library at the Worlddigitallibrary.org. Video GEM: Genealogy for the Next Generation To get the attention of the next generation for genealogy I Simposonized myself.
Genealogy for the Next Generation at Genealogy Gems. Simpsonize Me! Itâs totally free, and really fun. |
Mon, 22 October 2007
SHOW NOTES for Episode 30 Calling all Ladies: Notice a trend on the Genealogy Gems Listener Page? Only men have sent in photos! Come on ladies, you need to be represented! Email a photo of yourself listening to the podcast on your ipod or computer, or holding up something that you've found since listening to the podcast, or both. Website News: New this week you will find a search box on the left side of the Genealogy Gems homepage under the navigation menu. I hope that you will use it and find it helpful in getting to where you want to go. GEM: Interview with Ali Selim, Director of Sweet Land? In episode 29 I told you about a wonderful movie that I saw recently called Sweet Land
Aliâs Grandparents William and Sophie Niemeier of Minnesota. This week I had a chance to talk to Ali Selim, award-winning director of Sweet Land, and we chatted about his immigrant parents, the power of memories and some of the terrific actors that he features in the film.
Ali Selim, Director When you're done listening to the audio podcast, you can watch the Videocast below. Just double click on the Play button. |
Sat, 13 October 2007
Video Cast: An interview with the award-winning director of the film Sweet Land, Ali Selim. Sweet Land is a story about family history, focusing on Norwegian immigrants in Minnesota circa 1920. If you love historical fiction, and quiet thoughtful movies that you can watch with your entire family, then this is the videocast for you. Sweet Land
P.S. Rather read? Try Sweet Land: New & Selected Stories
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Sun, 7 October 2007
Episode 29 SHOW NOTES GEM: Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation I had the opportunity to talk with Anna Swayne of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation recently. Listen as we walk through this emerging area of genealogy step-by-step and get a solid overview of how DNA testing can assist us in our family history research. Suggested Reading: DNA & Genealogy USA TODAY article - SMGF's founder, James LeVoy Sorenson, was featured in a USA Today article in June. The article focuses on Mr. Sorenson's work in genetic genealogy as well as his other companies. Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter: Send an email with your name, state or country and how you heard about the podcast, and I'll get the Oct issue out to you right away, and you"ll be all set to receive each monthly issue. Check out what's new at the Genealogy Gems Website
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Tue, 2 October 2007
Episode 28 Show Notes The first Genealogy Gems videocast was published last week: The Socks to America. It's available through iTunes where you can download it to your video iPod. Now's the time to subscribe to the FREE Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter! Logitech Webcam Anytime you access Amazon through the links on my website and purchase any item on the Amazon site, you are supporting this podcast which I really appreciate! Thanks to you guys I was able this week to double my podcast storage space which means I can create longer podcasts and also publish videocasts for you. I hope you'll keep this in mind as we approach the holidays and you start doing your Christmas shopping. It's because of you that the Genealogy Gems Podcast, website and videocasts are possible. Thank you! GEM: GENEALOGY "COLD CALLS? My Lady of the Telephone was performed by Joseph A. Phillips and chorus for Edison Records in 1915 Interview with Carolyn Ender from Texas who has conducted dozens of cold call research calls. 1) Identify the person you want to call 2) Locate the Person's Phone Number Anywho.com 3) Plan ahead Consider recording the conversation 4) Get up the ânerveâ? to call - Be prepared. Say to yourself: âI can do this. This is importantâ?. Remember, all they can do is say âno thank youâ? 5) Introduce Yourself - Immediately identify yourself with first & last name & town. Indicate any family connection. Indicate who referred you to them. 6) Where to Begin - Talk about the family line you are researching 7) Reluctant Relatives - Share what youâve learned. Share your own memories of a shared relative. Mention something of particular interest in the family tree that might pique their interest. Offer to mail them some information and call again once theyâve had a chance to look at it. 8) During the Call - Take notes during the phone call. Confirm information that you already have 9) When Thereâs No Answer - Leave a voice mail your name, number, why you are calling, & offer to call back. 10) Must Ask? Questions
11) Wrapping up the call - Thank them for their time. Ask for email address. Offer to give them your address and phone number. 12) Create Documentation Be sure to include the person's name, address, phone number and date of conversation. 14) Create a To Do List - Go through the notes you typed with a highlighter pen to mark items you will want to research further. 15) Follow-up Thank you card Birthday cards & Christmas card Follow up calls GEM: Sweet Land Click twice on the arrow to view movie clips
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Tue, 25 September 2007
The First Genealogy Gems Videocast: The Socks to America.
This is the documentary spoof (or should I say "sockumentary") video about the immigration of the fictitious Sockish-Americans. Currently featured on Roots Television, the video is now available for FREE download onto your video ipod exclusively with this unique video podcast. Now you can "Sock It To Yourself" anytime you like!
The Socks to America Mugs: Immigration Story & I'm A Genealogist (Caution: Don't drink & watch the video at the same time as you will be in danger of laughing which causes spitting!) And the Poster... |
Sat, 22 September 2007
EPISODE 27 SHOW NOTES MAILBOX RE: WorldVitalRecords - All "Recently Added Databasesâ? on the site are offered for 10 days free when they are added. A quick way to find keywords on a webpage such as the databases listed on World Vital Records is to use the âFind on this pageâ? Function of Internet Explorer:
RE: Judy Gorman's email: Socks to America Video Rootstelevision chose "The Socks to America" as their homepage video last weekend. It now appears on their Roots Living Channel and Roots Tube channel. Sock it to Me! Express your Sockish-American side with Socks to America Posters and Mugs! They would make hillarious holiday presents for your fellow genealogists.
Many listeners burn the podcast to CD for listening away from their computer, and I think donating them to your local genealogy society after you are done with them is a great idea. Here is a link to an official Genealogy Gems Podcast CD Label. It's formatted specifically for CD Stomper Label System Genealogy Societies are also welcome to use excerpts from my newsletter in their society newsletter when they include the following author credit "by Lisa L. Cooke, The Genealogy Gems Podcast at www.genealogygems.TV". GEM: Interview with DearMYRTLE - |
Mon, 10 September 2007
EPISODE 26 SHOW NOTES I'll be at the Northern Utah Genealogy Jamboree in Ogden this Saturday September 15, 2007. Booth #302. (Listen to Episode 25) Gem: Organizing Your Internet Favorite Bookmarks
A more comprehensive organization strategy: Within the GENEALOGY folder you could have: Blogs
To Alphabetize Your Favorites:
And all your folders will snap back into alphabetical order. Be sure and subscribe to the free Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter...Coming in the October edition: yet another way to use your iPod as a family history tool. Go to the Newsletter page and send an email to subscribe. Announcing the premiere of the newest Genealogy Gems Production: The Socks to America. This video is a documentary spoof (a la Ken Burns) chronicling the immigration of the fictitious "Sockish" people (aka Sock Puppets). I invite Genealogists & Historians alike to sit back and enjoy a chuckle at our favorite pastime. |
Wed, 5 September 2007
Book Announcement: Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies from Season One of the Genealogy Gems Podcast is finished and available online through Lulu Publishing.
It is jammed packed with genealogical gems that you can use straight from the book, or as you listen along to the podcast at GenealogyGems.tv. It was really important to me that the book be able to stand alone as a resource tool in addition to being a companion manual to the first twenty episodes of the podcast. You will find everything written out in step-by-step instructions, plus lots of photos, as well as many things that I never got a chance to talk about on the podcast or include in the newsletter. Lulu is very cool because you can preview several pages of the book. It's very safe and secure to order with them online. Shipping hint: When you're checking out the shipping will automatically show as Priority Mail. If youâre not in a huge hurry, use the drop down menu and select media mail - itâs much less expensive. It usually takes about a week to receive Media Mail. I hope to see you at the Northern Utah Genealogy & Family Heritage Jamboree at the Marriott Hotel, in Ogden on Saturday, September 15, 2007. I will be in Booth 302 in the Exhibition Hall. Stop by and say hello. For more information or to register online visit the My Ancestors Found website. Newspapers: The Genealogy database site World Vital Records is providing "increased access" to the collection of NewspaperArchive.com database. The first release of the NewspaperArchive.com data (40 million records ranging from 1759 to 1923) went up Aug. 27, 2007. And World Vital Records is giving 10 days of free access to these new additions BROWSE Gem: Some newspapers carry a history section or a 'looking back' column where they run old articles. World Vital Records only had a sampling of years from the past newspapers that are digitized. But the columns like âTwice Told Talesâ? that can be found in more recent newspapers, may include articles about the family that the website didnât have the originals of. So donât dismiss those new issues â you may find some real gems! To view a sample back issue of the newsletter CLICK HERE To subscribe to the Genealogy Gems Podcast Newsletter CLICK HERE. The newsletter is absolutely free. Just type the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line of the email, & send your name, and how you first heard about the podcast. Youâll get the current issue and as a special bonus, an email giving you access to the This Week's Genealogy Gem? Google gadget. (see Episode 15) I know you'll enjoy it. So be sure to sign up today. |
Mon, 27 August 2007
SHOW NOTES Episode 24The National Archives and Records Administration has taken the leap and raised their record reproduction fees. The new fees don't become effective until October 1, 2007, so youâve go a window of opportunity to order records at the old lower prices. Presidential Archives Uncovered. KodakGallery - Create a Family History Calendar. Consider highlighting an ancestor each month. It would make a wonderful holiday gift. Save 25% off calendars with coupon code SCHOOLCAL at Kodak Gallery My NEW book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies from Season One of the Genealogy Gems Podcast will be out VERY soon,. It will include step by step details from everything covered in Episodes 1 through 20. Check the website often for the official publish date. Correction: The title of the book I mentioned in Episode 19 called Papa's Way is incorrect. The title of the book by Thyra Ferre Bjorn is Papa's Wife. Hereâs another Swedish Book recommendation that I received from Anna-karin Shander who lives in Sweden and is host of Anna-Karinâs Genealogical Podcast. The book is called The Emigrants â The Emigrant Novels Book 1 by Wilhelm Moberg. ordered my copy. With Fall coming, doesnât it sound wonderful to curl up on the couch with some hot coffee and a novel called âThe Emigrantsâ?? The Emigrants by Wilhelm Moberg GEMS: A Tour of Genealogy Gems TV In Episode 24 I take you on a tour of the new videos on the Genealogy Gems TV webpage. Click on the VIDEOS button or on the Genealogy Gems TV icon in the top right corner of the home page to check out all the new videos. Comedies Research Attention Podcast Listeners: Take a picture of yourself listening on your computer or listening to the podcast on your ipod and email it to me at genealogygemspodcast@gmail.com. You can make it funny, make it serious, you can hold up a sign saying that youâre listening to the show or what you think of it. Whatever you want to do is fine with me. Include your name and let me know in the email if itâs ok to use or not. You may find your photo on the upcoming Listeners page where I can show off my awesome audience. |
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. It's a film about Norwegian immigrants in rural Minnesota following WWI. I feel so passionate about it not only because itâs about family history, but because it's such a rare thing to find a gem like this that you can watch with your entire family.
