July 2021
THINK LOCAL!
In January of 2021 the Indian Trails Public Library launched "Relatively Speaking", its new online Genealogy Newsletter. We have published 3 quarterly issues and are interested to learn more about what our readers want to see in future issues. Complete this survey linked below to tell us what you like about the newsletter and what else you’d like to see.
WHEELING HISTORICAL SOCIETY INTERVIEW
By Shannan Evanson

Celeste Kuta, previously the Genealogy/Local History Librarian for the Indian Trails Public Library for 21 years, was gracious enough to meet up to discuss all the amazing services that comprise the Wheeling Historical Society. Celeste first began volunteering at the Society in 2012 after seeing the wide array of archived materials available. She later joined the Society’s Board and began creating a bimonthly newsletter. The latest WHS newsletter references a rattlesnake hunt that took place 50 years ago, as well as local recipes, and interesting events coming up. WHS currently has a database of these items and more digitized on their website. 
Wheeling Historical Society & Museum | Home Page

The Wheeling (Illinois) Historical Society and Museum celebrates the link between the past and the present. The museum is a cooperative effort of the Village of Wheeling, Wheeling Park District, Indian Trails Public Library and Wheeling...

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The following books Where We Lived and A Field Guide to American Houses are recommended by our July speaker, Tina Beaird, for Brick by Brick: Tracing Your House's History. They will be available as a giveaway during the program with an additional copy of both books currently available in our catalog.
By Jack Larkin

Where We Lived follows the history surrounding houses that were made in the United States from 1775 to 1840 and how they fit into the daily lives of homeowners at that time. The book includes photographs taken by the Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey (HABS) as well as first-person sources, like diaries, artifacts, letters, and more.
By Virginia Savage McAlester

A Field Guide to American Houses focuses on the various architectural aspects that make up a house and neighborhood. The New York Times Magazine highlights the book as “excellent for the layperson who wants to wander about the neighborhood with a bit more authority, or perhaps for the homeowner who can’t decide what kind of windows might look best.”

VIVID-PIX's GENEALOGY WEBINAR SERIES

Vivid-Pix offers a free 12-part webinar series titled Genealogy Librarian Education Series. As the title describes, the webinar series is geared towards librarians, but it can still be an incredible resource for beginners, professionals and everyone in-between. The series includes topics on getting involved with local and national genealogy/history organizations, recommendations for local and national resources, and information on DNA testing. These webinars are also a great resource if you are looking to become a genealogy librarian. 

Wednesday, July 14
7-8 pm

Tina Beaird, the owner of Tamarack Genealogy, explains and teaches methods needed to unearth your home’s historical secrets.

Registration with a valid email address is required. The confirmation email you receive from the library will include a link to join the program. If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact the library at 847.459.4100.
 
Viewable on the ITPLD YouTube Channel at a later date for those unable to attend the live Zoom program.
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