Wednesday, September 26, 2018
FIELD TRIP!
at the offices of Preservation Technologies, L.P.
(please RSVP on the Library website)
Preservation Technologies, L.P. provides deacidification and digitization produces and services for libraries, archives and businesses worldwide, and their headquarters are right here in Cranberry Township.
Preservation Technologies (PTLP) successfully developed the patented Bookkeeper® process, which extends the life of books and manuscripts by neutralizing the harmful acids found in paper. PTLP partners with the Library of Congress to treat their valuable manuscripts and records. Bookkeeper® is the only deacidification method to meet the standards of the Library of Congress as well as current and projected OSHA, FTC and EPA consumer and environmental requirements. Over 550,000 assets from library and archival collections are sent to Preservation Technologies global facilities each year to be deacidified. In 2017, PTLP celebrated their 25th anniversary.
We will meet at 6:30 PM, at:
Preservation Technologies
111 Thomson Park Dr., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066.
(turn from Rochester onto Executive Dr. and immediate right into parking lot)
Learn more about PTLP on their website: https://ptlp.com/en/
RSVP PLEASE!
Please RSVP on the Cranberry Library website, so our hosts can plan to accommodate our group. Here's the link to RSVP: www.cranberrylibrary.org/GenealogySept26
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FREE WEBINAR - SEE THE IMAGE BELOW:
Other Local Events:
- Zelienople Genealogy Club - Zelienople Public Library. The kids are back in class, and Monday meetings return as well. The club meets on the 4th Monday during the school year. Check the Zelie Library events calendar to confirm future dates and times. Next meeting is Monday, September 24, 2018, 10:30 am -12:30 pm.
- Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) meets the second Saturday. Click here for their website events page.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Topic Title: Responding to a Surprise Finding from a DNA Result: Problem-Solving and the Importance of “Family Allies”
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room, Pennnsylvania Department, Carnegie Library, Main Branch
Presenters: Debra Christopher and Patricia Keller with Ray Jones
One of the realities of genetic genealogy is that new DNA results sometimes lead to surprise findings that both cause us to reevaluate our research and have sensitive conversations with testers. The process of building evidence on a surprise finding will be discussed and identifying family allies who can help facilitate sensitive conversations will be explained. Debra Christopher and Patricia Keller will present an interesting case study of a surprise finding in their research and discuss their roles as family allies in moving forward after the surprise results. In preparation for the meeting, everyone should consider a surprise finding in their research for the group discussions facilitated by Ray Jones. - North Hills Genealogists meet the third Tuesday of most months, at Northland Library. The meeting starts at 7 PM, but there is often a "tip time" where people can ask questions of more experienced genealogists. This month's event is described below:
Date: Tuesday, September 18 Time: 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
Title: An Archivist's Guide to Genealogical Research at the Heinz History Center (Meetings)
Location: Northland Public Library Meeting Room
Archivist Sierra Green will share how to discover the individual voices of ancestors that can be discovered in employment records, personal family records, local goverment records, funeral home records, and the records of churches and synagogues in the archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center. This session will also provide guidance on how to harness collections in order to traverse time and recreate your ancestor's historical setting in Western Pennsylvania.
Since its establishment in 1879, the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania (now the Senator John Heinz History Center) has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of this region. Today, the History Center's Detre Library & Archives proudly provides free access to a rich cache of over 1,000 archival collections that capture the unique and enduring voices of Western Pennsylvania families, businesses, civic groups, organizations, and individuals. - The Cranberry Family History Center is a great resource, as they have many paid subscription websites available for our use, at no charge. Volunteers are available to help you with your research. Beginners are welcome. The FHC is open every Wednesday from 9:30-3:30 and 7-9. Get on their mailing list for notifications when they are closed.
Future Meetings:
TUESDAY October 23, 2018 - NOTE THE DATE CHANGE - our usual meeting room is not available on Wednesday.
Voices through Time: What I Learned from My Mother's Roller Skate Case by Faith Jack
"After my father passed away in 2013, my siblings and I cleaned out our parents' house. Being the family historian, I wanted to keep almost everything while my siblings wanted to purge. As a child, I can remember my mother taking out her old roller-skate case and showing me letters, photos, and mementos from her childhood. Little did I know that taking the case home with me would be the impetus for progress in my genealogical journey." Guest Presenter: Faith Jack.
IMPORTANT: meeting held on Tuesday, regular room not available
TUESDAY October 23, 2018 - NOTE THE DATE CHANGE - our usual meeting room is not available on Wednesday.
Voices through Time: What I Learned from My Mother's Roller Skate Case by Faith Jack
"After my father passed away in 2013, my siblings and I cleaned out our parents' house. Being the family historian, I wanted to keep almost everything while my siblings wanted to purge. As a child, I can remember my mother taking out her old roller-skate case and showing me letters, photos, and mementos from her childhood. Little did I know that taking the case home with me would be the impetus for progress in my genealogical journey." Guest Presenter: Faith Jack.
IMPORTANT: meeting held on Tuesday, regular room not available
About Us:
Our purpose is to assemble people who are interested in genealogy and in preserving family history, to provide programs for instruction and education of interested persons, and to help others locate and retrieve genealogical information.
We are based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, January through October, with special events scheduled for early November.
Our meetings are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged. The $10 annual dues allows us to obtain speakers and support this website, among other activities. Click on Schedule in the upper menu for information on current and future meetings.
We are based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the month, January through October, with special events scheduled for early November.
Our meetings are free and open to the public, but membership is encouraged. The $10 annual dues allows us to obtain speakers and support this website, among other activities. Click on Schedule in the upper menu for information on current and future meetings.
Meeting Location:
We meet in the Franklin Station meeting room, inside the Cranberry Public Library, The address, for those using a GPS, is:
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066. Meetings start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise indicated on the schedule.
Franklin Station is a divided meeting room. We generally meet in the front section, closest to the library. Watch for signs in the community center hallway directing you to the rear door. When the front' section is in use, this rear hallway door will be unlocked to allow our members entry through the hall rather than the library. Unless you see a sign, enter through the Library.
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066. Meetings start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise indicated on the schedule.
Franklin Station is a divided meeting room. We generally meet in the front section, closest to the library. Watch for signs in the community center hallway directing you to the rear door. When the front' section is in use, this rear hallway door will be unlocked to allow our members entry through the hall rather than the library. Unless you see a sign, enter through the Library.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information, please e-mail us or send a letter. Our mailing address is:
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
You can e-mail us by clicking on the link.
If clicking doesn't work, copy this address: info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 10 September 2018
Cranberry Genealogy Club
c/o Debbie Billeter, Treasurer
27 Sunset Court
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
You can e-mail us by clicking on the link.
If clicking doesn't work, copy this address: info@cranberrygenealogy.org into your e-mail "To:" field.
Last updated 10 September 2018