The Summer 2022 issue of the New York Researcher is now available to read online.
Read NYG&B President D. Joshua Taylor's letter below, and browse the issue's table of contents.
From the President
One of the aspects of family history I have always enjoyed is the seemingly unending possibility to discover something new. It seems there is always something new to explore, and those tracing families in New York quickly become accustomed to learning about new methods, and strategies. Education is central to the mission of the NYG&B. Online programs, hands-on research experiences, and issues of the New York Researcher are just a few of the possible resources available to you. Our dynamic array of programs is carefully curated, with the goal to offer you unique and enriching learning opportunities.
This issue showcases the NYG&B’s new education center, which expands our ability to broadcast programs from our headquarters directly to you. In addition to hosting onsite meetings and events, the space also supports visiting researchers, volunteers, and other activities.
I am grateful to so many who contributed to help make this enhanced space a reality. This year we’ve already hosted programs discussing the 1950 U.S. census, Scottish storytelling, the Gilded Age, and other fascinating topics. In addition to programs for our community, the Education Center also hosts visiting school groups and others seeking to learn more about family history and genealogy.
Planning for educational programs requires patience, diligence, and some foresight. Many programs require extensive preparation. For example, hands-on research experiences like Research in Albany and Empire State Exploration include pre-tour sessions, individual consultations, and other features—and are often the gateway to numerous discoveries by those who participle. While these programs require months of planning, others are created quickly in response to the needs of our community. This was certainly the case a few months ago, when two “Office Hour” sessions were scheduled to guide users through the newly released website for accessing New York City vital records.
Other activities require many years to plan, such as the New York State Family History Conference, which returns in September 2022. The popularity of NYSFHC@Home combined with the preference by many to gather in-person have enabled us to redesign New York’s only statewide family history event. A variety of sessions and events will take place in Albany, New York, while others will be broadcast, recorded, and made available to those participating from home. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket, you can do so on our website.
As we look to future programs and activities, I look forward to continuing to learn new things (in-person and online) alongside you. Thank you for your constant support of the NYG&B and I hope to see you at a program soon!
Until next time,
D. Joshua Taylor
In this Issue
- Obtaining New York State Birth Records: Insights from the Experts
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County Board of Supervisors Proceedings: A Genealogy Source Revealed
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Five Next Steps—When You Attend a Program
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The NYG&B’s Newly Enhanced Education Center
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Featured New York County: Orleans County (formed 1824)
- Highlights of The Record
- Latest Online for NYG&B Members
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In Other Lines: Barbara Scott, Villa Park, Illinois
- New Access and Databases
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Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero Retirement