What are you looking at? Where did it come from? Why was it created? How did it get online? Records from the past didn't just show up digitally one day as if by magic. From record creation to storage to archiving and (hopefully) preservation, records made their way through various formats and institutions before showing up online. Understanding the history of a source, its life before the Internet, and the context in which it exists online today can help you discover more about the genealogical information it contains and the quality of that information, propelling your research forward.
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Fabulous, thank you!
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Amazing!!
The best webinar I've attended for a very long time. Excellent information which will be of real use to all family history researchers, both new and experienced. It was well presented with lots of apt examples. Professional and accessible.
I learn about 'finding aids' and their importance
Always learn new things from Cyndi Ingle! Her presentations are top-notch and her handouts are stuffed full of resources! Thank you!
Thought provoking. It should be required viewing for all genealogists
Cyndi offered some really interesting and insightful observations and suggestions.