Lectures for the 38th Annual Fair

38A: Developing Good Research Habits
Successful research takes planning, time, experience, and patience. Learn steps and tools for becoming a better researcher, both at home and in repositories. (Paula Stuart-Warren)

38B:St. Louis Research
St. Louis repositories hold many basic and some unique local resources. Learn about these hidden treasures that may help you uncover new research opportunieis for your St. Louis ancestors. (Ann Fleming)

38D: Finding Ancestral Places of Origin
Still looking for Gread-grandma or Grandpa's place of origin and it wasn't under the apple tree? This lecture shares records and research strategies which may help you identify that place. (Paula Stuart-Warren)

38E: Rub-A-Dub-Dub: Occupations in the Family Tub
Discover how the variety of occupational records can enhance you family research. (Patricia Walls Stamm)

38F: Genealogist's Guide to Working with Digital Images
Learn how to digitize, restore, organize, share and preserve your digital images1. (Geoff Rasmussen)

38G: Resources for German Genealogy at the St. Louis County Library
Discover new possibilities for finding your German ancestors in the St. Louis area and beyond. The session will focus on key resources available in the Special Collections Department at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. (Scott Holl)

38H: Illinois 24/7: Thoroughly Researching Illinois Ancestors on the Internet
What are the best Web resources of information on Illinois ancestors? Learn not only where to look, but how to search quickly and efficiently. (Tom Pearson)

38I: Organizing, Planning, and Sharing: Using Legacy Family Tree
See how Legacy helps you write sources correctly and easily in the style of Evidence Explained, and how to create sharable CDs and customized wall charts, publish books, get automated research suggestions, and much more. (Geoff Rasmussen)

38M: Genealogical Goldmine: The Records of Old Settlers Organizations
A wealth of information is found in these often overlooked records of pioneer settler organizations. These valuable sources may include places of origin, names of family members, or detailed accounts of their journeys. Record content and finding aids that assist in the quest for old settlers records will be discussed. (Paula Stuart-Warren)

38N: Iron Rails in Missouri
Iron rails were laid and railroad history began. Discover how these records can expand your family history. (Patricia Walls Stamm)

38O: Overlooked Newspapers and Newsletters
Company newsletters, trade magazines, and ethnic and community newspapers are packed with interesting facts about our ancestors. See what these sources contain and how to locate them. (Dennis Northcutt)