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A Family Tradition: Easter Egg Hunt

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 29, 2021

In this article – in time for Easter this Sunday – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about the tradition of the Easter egg hunt... (Read More)

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4 Mistakes Genealogists Make Researching Female Ancestors

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 26, 2021

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides four search tips in case you’re inspired during Women’s History Month to research your female ancestors... (Read More)

Genealogy: A Family Affair! (Part II)

By Jessica Edwards on March 25, 2021

In this article, Jessica Edwards describes how to conduct family interviews for your genealogy – and includes a list of 90 questions to ask... (Read More)

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Alaska Archives: 72 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on March 24, 2021

An article (with a complete title list) about the 72 Alaska newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Genealogy: A Family Affair!

By Jessica Edwards on March 23, 2021

In this article, Jessica Edwards describes two activities to get the whole family involved in exploring and documenting your family history... (Read More)

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Celebrating Nancy Green, the Original Aunt Jemima

By Jane Cook on March 22, 2021

In this article, Jane Hampton Cook searches old newspapers to learn more about Nancy Green, the original Aunt Jemima, and the times she lived in... (Read More)

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Veteran WAC: ‘American Dame of the Month’

By Melissa Berry on March 19, 2021

Melissa Berry writes about Camilla Nelsen Mays Frank, a WWII heroine who stayed active and committed for the rest of her long, remarkable life... (Read More)

Catch the Genealogy Fever!

By Jessica Edwards on March 18, 2021

In this article, Jessica Edwards provides four easy steps to start your own family tree... (Read More)

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Alabama Archives: 136 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on March 17, 2021

An article (with a complete title list) about the 136 Alabama newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)