Chinese Genealogy Workshops
Mar 10, 2010 17:15:44 GMT -5
Post by Henry on Mar 10, 2010 17:15:44 GMT -5
Dear Colleagues,
Here are two Chinese Genealogy Workshops that Forum members may be interested in attending:
San Francisco - Bay Area:
Ethnic Genealogy Series: Chinese Ancestry - A Workshop in Two Sessions
The California Genealogical Society and Library, in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration - San Francisco, presents a FREE two-part workshop on researching Chinese ancestry. Members Christine DeVillier, Jeanie Low and Kay Speaks will share their experience and the knowledge gained researching their own Chinese ancestors. The classes are open to all levels of experience – Chinese language skills are not necessary. Attendance at both sessions is required.
Session I - Saturday April 17, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
California Genealogical Society Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA.
Program:
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Chinese Research Timeline in the U.S. from 1849 to the present – Jeanie Low presents an examination of immigration laws and migration patterns and their effect on Chinese families.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Resources in the The National Archives and Records Collection Pertaining to Chinese Research – Marisa Louie, NARA Archivist.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch and informal discussion.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Obtaining Records: Your Toolbox – Christine DeVillier reviews: interview and research techniques, using photos and artifacts, online resources, how to use headstones, passengers lists, birth and death records, census records, family associations and more.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Case Studies and Research – Kay Speaks.
Session II - Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
National Archives, San Francisco Pacific Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, CA.
Research day at NARA with access to the Angel Island Immigration Station case files. Only those who attend the April 17, 2010, workshop will be admitted to the archives.
Please note:
* Workshop is limited to twenty.
* FREE with advanced registration.
* No walk-ins allowed.
* Handouts will be emailed in advance. Please bring your own printed copy and help us cut costs.
Register online. You will receive a confirmation via email.
blog.californiaancestors.org/2010/03/ethnic-genealogy-series-chinese.html
New York City - Long Island area
Chinese Genealogy Workshop: An Adventure into your Heritage
Henry Tom, assisted by Gene Chin, will be conducting this workshop spanning three Saturday afternoons: April 3, 17, and May 1st, 2010 at the Chinese Center on Long Island:
395 Hempstead Turnpike
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Please contact me directly at "Tomclan@Gmail.com for details and to register.
Henry
Here are two Chinese Genealogy Workshops that Forum members may be interested in attending:
San Francisco - Bay Area:
Ethnic Genealogy Series: Chinese Ancestry - A Workshop in Two Sessions
The California Genealogical Society and Library, in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration - San Francisco, presents a FREE two-part workshop on researching Chinese ancestry. Members Christine DeVillier, Jeanie Low and Kay Speaks will share their experience and the knowledge gained researching their own Chinese ancestors. The classes are open to all levels of experience – Chinese language skills are not necessary. Attendance at both sessions is required.
Session I - Saturday April 17, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
California Genealogical Society Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA.
Program:
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Chinese Research Timeline in the U.S. from 1849 to the present – Jeanie Low presents an examination of immigration laws and migration patterns and their effect on Chinese families.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Resources in the The National Archives and Records Collection Pertaining to Chinese Research – Marisa Louie, NARA Archivist.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brown bag lunch and informal discussion.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Obtaining Records: Your Toolbox – Christine DeVillier reviews: interview and research techniques, using photos and artifacts, online resources, how to use headstones, passengers lists, birth and death records, census records, family associations and more.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Case Studies and Research – Kay Speaks.
Session II - Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
National Archives, San Francisco Pacific Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, CA.
Research day at NARA with access to the Angel Island Immigration Station case files. Only those who attend the April 17, 2010, workshop will be admitted to the archives.
Please note:
* Workshop is limited to twenty.
* FREE with advanced registration.
* No walk-ins allowed.
* Handouts will be emailed in advance. Please bring your own printed copy and help us cut costs.
Register online. You will receive a confirmation via email.
blog.californiaancestors.org/2010/03/ethnic-genealogy-series-chinese.html
New York City - Long Island area
Chinese Genealogy Workshop: An Adventure into your Heritage
Henry Tom, assisted by Gene Chin, will be conducting this workshop spanning three Saturday afternoons: April 3, 17, and May 1st, 2010 at the Chinese Center on Long Island:
395 Hempstead Turnpike
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Please contact me directly at "Tomclan@Gmail.com for details and to register.
Henry