If genealogy, archiving or learning about history is your hobby – or maybe your passion, you won’t want to miss the FREE upcoming classes for adults hosted by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Special Collections Department at the Main Library at Goodwood, located at 7711 Goodwood Blvd.
In *Introduction to Genealogy, held 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 18, adults are invited to join us for a beginner class that will cover how to conduct genealogical research, which types of records are used to track a family’s history, which databases the Library offers to assist your research, and what types of resources the Genealogy Department has in its collection to help you fill in the gaps in your family tree. The class will last approximately one hour and will include time for questions. To register, call (225) 231-3751.
In Researching Female Ancestors, held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, we will explore some common problems that arise when researching female ancestors. We will discuss research techniques, explore records created by women, and highlight resources that will help guide genealogy research. To register, call (225) 231-3751.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library Special Collections Department consists of the Genealogy and Archives Departments, plus the Baton Rouge Room. The Baton Rouge Room collects, manages, preserves and provides access to items that represent significant historical actions of local governments, businesses, residents and institutions of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish. These items include but are not limited to photographs, manuscripts, documents, periodical publications, audiotapes and memorabilia. The Genealogy Collection focuses on southern states and includes and includes FREE patron access to microfilm of slave papers, legal records, city directories, plantation records, church records and passenger records, plus print resources including books, newsletters, magazines, local histories, family genealogies and vertical files. The Department also offers electronic resources such as Ancestry.com Library edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3 and other internet resources.