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December 23, 2004 First State Historical Society Workshop Will Provide Overview of Newspaper Library***Due to popular demand 2nd workshop added January 18th***Sign-up now! The first workshop in the State Historical Society of Missouri’s new series, titled “The Newspaper Library: An Overview and Getting Started,” will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, in the Society’s quarters on the University of Missouri–Columbia campus. The workshop, geared toward less experienced researchers, will provide a brief overview of materials available in the Society’s Newspaper Library and the information that can be found in these resources. For those interested in genealogical research, the workshop will cover how to cite sources and record data using family group sheets, pedigree charts, and census forms. The session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The workshop is open to the public but limited to fifteen participants. Pre-registration is required, and registration forms can be downloaded from the Society’s Web site, or requested by calling (573) 882-7083. The workshop is free for Society members and $10 for non-members. Persons interested in joining the Society can do so for $20 for an individual annual membership or $30 for a family annual membership. The Society will not be open for public research during the workshops. posted @ 10:41 AM
 
December 21, 2004 Society Announces Former State Legislator as New Board President
Former state legislator Dick Franklin assumed the presidency of the board of trustees at the State Historical Society of Missouri on October 19, 2004. Succeeding Columbia attorney Bruce Beckett, Franklin’s term will run until fall of 2006. Elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1988, Franklin represented eastern Independence and Jackson County for fourteen years, retiring in 2002. In addition to other duties, he served as chair for both the House Budget Committee and the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. Prior to his legislative service, Franklin worked in the field of education for thirty-two years, including a position as principal of Fort Osage Senior High School in Independence from 1965 to 1987. He received a master’s degree in education from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1963. Regarding his term at the Society, Franklin stated, “I look forward to working with the board and Gary Kremer, our executive director, to bring a greater awareness of the Society’s rich historical collections to the people of Missouri. We will be exploring ideas concerning new and larger facilities that will provide the collections with a better environment and make them more accessible to patrons.” A Society trustee since 1998, Dick Franklin lives in Independence with his wife Ann.
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December 14, 2004 Volunteer Service ProgramMembers, patrons, and friends of the Society are invited to participate in the volunteer service program! Friendly, energetic individuals who enjoy meeting people and working with the public can help in a number of ways. Volunteers greet patrons and visitors, explain security policies, and direct researchers to the appropriate department. To make the Art Gallery more accessible, volunteers provide minimum security and information about featured artists and their works. Other volunteer opportunities include repairing fragile newspapers prior to microfilming, assisting patrons in using microfilm readers and reader-printers, making copies for patrons and staff, and data entry. Volunteers receive thorough training prior to undertaking an assignment. Volunteering at the Society is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends while furthering the Society’s services and mission. Volunteers receive recognition and service awards for hours and length of service and participate in Society social activities. Persons interested in volunteer opportunities can contact Ara Kaye at (573) 886-9364 or by e-mail. Please be sure to include your name, address, city, state, and phone number. posted @ 1:11 PM
December 08, 2004 New Monthly Workshops Presented at Society to Familiarize Patrons with Research ResourcesBeginning on January 11, 2005, the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia will present an evening workshop on the second Tuesday of each month. The twelve sessions will highlight the Society’s research collections and provide beginning research training to persons interested in history and genealogy. Each workshop will be limited to fifteen participants and will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms, can be downloaded from the Society’s Web site or requested by calling (573) 882-7083.
The workshops are free for Society members and available to non-members for $10 per session. Persons interested in joining the Society can do so for $20 for an individual annual membership or $30 for a family annual membership. The Society will not be open for public research during the workshops. 2005 Schedule of Workshops January 11 Newspaper Library: An Overview and Getting Started February 8 Newspaper Library: Using Newspapers March 8 Newspaper Library: Using Census Records April 12 Reference Library: An Overview and Getting Started May 10 Reference Library: Using Out-of-State Sources June 14 Reference Library: Unique Collections July 12 Photographs: An Overview, Research, and Preservation August 9 An Introduction to the Society’s Map Collection September 13 An Introduction to Military Sources at the Society October 11 Western Historical Manuscript Collection: An Overview and Getting Started November 8 Oral History: Tips and Techniques December 13 Writing for Publication posted @ 1:14 PM
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