LA State Archives Holds Conference March 7th

9 to 4:30
3851 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

The State Archives in Louisiana has long been recognized as one of the many outstanding resources for genealogy and local history in this area. This year the Archives is hosting a conference which we hope will be one of many more to come. Several speakers from Louisiana genealogical and historical holdings will be available, making presentations to educate and inform you all day. Table space for societies and other genealogy or history representatives will be available upon request. Call 922-1196 or 922-1208 for details. Registration forms are also available at the Bluebonnet Genealogical Library.

DNA Project Manager speaks on Indian Ancestry

Robert B. Noles is a genealogist and DNA program Manager for at least 20 DNA projects. BRGHS is pleased to announce he will be present on Feb 21 at the Bluebonnet Library to discuss the four kinds of genealogical DNA tests available and explain how they can help determine your Native American ancestry. The meeting starts at 10a.m. Refreshments are served. All our programs are FREE and open to the public. Join us and find out what's new in in family history today

PAF a good program for Beginners

Personal Ancestral File (PAF) is a free genealogy and family history program offered by the Church of Latter Day Saints. PAF allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize and share your family history and genealogy information. A new class is scheduled at Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library for February 11th, Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. to introduce this software and demonstrate its uses. Pre-register by calling 763-2283.

African American Research Classes

The Bluebonnet Library Genealogy collection houses an impressive array of resources. If you haven't been there, grab your files and get going! The collection focuses mostly on the southern states but books, microfilm and periodical resources cover almost all states. The Bluebonnet Library staff hosts a number of classes that are great for beginner to intermediate researchers. The staff librarian, Cassandra Fedrick, is willing to take appointments for in depth research issues. Her consultations can help with strategy, organization, specialty research problems and brick wall brainstorming. She teaches many of the classes offered and this month's focus is on African American research in honor of Black History month. See the schedule below:

Feb 16th, 1:00 p.m. Pride Branch

Feb. 25th 10:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Branch

Feb 25th, 3:00 p.m. Baker Branch

Library locations and maps can be found at: http://www.ebr.lib.la.us/branch/locations.htm