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New Books!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by genealogy

We have some new books in the Georgia Room this week. Columbus, Georgia, Newspaper Clippings (Weekly Sun) Volume 1, 1859-1860 by Elizabeth Evans Kilbourne Confederate Women by Bell Irvin Wiley Annals of Newberry in Two Parts by John Belton O’Neall … Continue reading →

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New Donations to the Georgia Room

Posted on April 19, 2012 by genealogy

A patron has graciously donated copies of the Connecticut Nutmegger (June 1992-June 2001) and the New England Historical and Genealogical Register (January 1993-October 2000) to the Georgia Room. Please come by and take a peek at these new additions to … Continue reading →

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World War II Collection

Posted on April 17, 2012 by genealogy

Fold3 has put their World War II Collection online for free until April 30th. Here’s a link: http://go.fold3.com/wwii/?xid=1398

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1940 Census Update

Posted on April 11, 2012 by genealogy

Delaware and Nevada are the two states that have been indexed so far on Ancestry. More to come! Come in for help with finding your relatives in the 1940 Census. If you have a good idea of where they lived … Continue reading →

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War of 1812 Records Webinar

Posted on April 6, 2012 by genealogy

The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region will be hosting a monthly webinar this Monday, April 9th at 7pm. The topic will be “Records of the War of 1812.” The webinar is free and easy to use and you can … Continue reading →

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1940 US Federal Census

Posted on March 30, 2012 by genealogy

The census is coming! The census is coming! After a 72-year wait, the Census Bureau will be releasing the 1940 Census to the public on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 9 am. You can view the census images on Ancestry.com … Continue reading →

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Bill Baab’s Antique Bottle Road Show

Posted on March 30, 2012 by genealogy

Bill Baab, author of Augusta on Glass, will be in the Georgia Room tomorrow, Saturday, March 31, lecturing about the history of glass in Augusta and  appraising your old glass bottles! BYOB: Bring Your Own Bottle and meet us in … Continue reading →

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Irish webinar

Posted on March 9, 2012 by genealogy

The Friends of the National Archives-Southeast Region will be hosting a monthly webinar this Monday, March 12th at 7pm. The topic will be “Using U.S. Federal Records to locate the Townland of Your Irish Ancestors.” According to the Friends of … Continue reading →

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Christ Episcopal Church

Posted on March 8, 2012 by genealogy

Today we had a query in the Georgia Room and we need your help! Christ Episcopal Church (AKA Christ Church) on the corner of Greene and Eve Streets will be celebrating their centennial anniversary this year. Their church building was … Continue reading →

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Historic Downtown Augusta Walking Tour

Posted on March 1, 2012 by genealogy

Curious about the old houses and buildings on historic Greene and Telfair Streets? Want to learn about the interesting architectural features that adorn our buildings? Wear your walking shoes and bring your cameras for an hour tour of Downtown Historic … Continue reading →

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