http://ourmedia.org/user/33644 Recently published media items from Ourmedia.org en http://ourmedia.org/node/370607 Myrt discusses alternatives for genealogists with roots in Cuba, since few records are available on microfilm through the Family History Library. Links to websites, etc. are found in the original column located at: http://www.dearmyrtle.com/06/0320.htm Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:23:58 -0800 http://ourmedia.org/node/189377 DearMYRTLE discusses research alternatives to a query about a Scottish ancestor who immigrated to the US through NYC circa 1854. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:59:01 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/378204 DearMYRTLE responds to a reader's query about the 1854 emigration from Scotland through the Port of New York with suggestions for online and Family History Center research. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:15:19 -0800 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/168106 Myrt's guests include DeadFred.com's founder Joe Bott and the site's archivist, Jeannette Balleza discussing the lost photos archives and the new e-book The Desperate Genealogist's Idea Book: Creative Ways to Outsmart Your Elusive Ancestors. LegacyFamilyTree.com's Geoff Rasmussen discusses what to do when someone's email address has changed and how to create a hopefully permanent email address for your genealogy postings. There are numerous links to genealogy news that has come across Myrt's desk including articles about Cape Cod gravestones and a new Swiss genealogy website. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:34:12 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/165430 Myrt discusses BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:17:26 -0800 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/164410 This week's show is dedicated to Myrt's first online genealogy mentor Russ Kyger. RootsMagic's Bruce Buzbee joins Myrt to discuss the "Share CD"and other unique options of his program. Myrt interviews Bob Velke about the importance of legal terms in the historical context of our ancestors' lives using Black's Law Dictionary. The 1891 & 1910 edition are available on CD from his website ArchivesCDBooksUSA.com. Maggie Stewart from the USGenWeb Archives Newsletter spotlights the work of one Kentucky GenWeb volunteer - Mike Meinhart of Boyd County. The MightyMouse Tour takes in several stops including an 1882 Austrian map site, the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors writing contest, and purchasing books from Genealogical.com (the case in point explains the difference between naturalizations and denizations.) Also Myrt asks listeners if they would like to hear more of her regular columns as short podcasts. Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:42:03 -0800 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/153660 This jam-packed hour features Darrin Lythgoe, creator of The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding; "Family Tree" from the Ancestral Songs CD by Steve Lanza; and Courtney Newton, BA (Family History) who explains to Myrt the strategies for determining the town of origin for your Italian ancestors. The MightyMouse tour visits Dick Eastman's website and explores the Encyclopedia of Genealogy. From the BookShelf features Genealogical Publishing Company's The Early Germans of New Jersey. Listen in as Myrt spills the beans (with permission of course) on tomorrow's press release from LegacyFamilyTree.com about the possibility of wining a free genealogy cruise to Alaska or trip Salt Lake's Family History Center. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:37:06 -0800 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/147827 Myrt and guest Geoff Rasmussen have a lively discussion about synchronizing your genealogy database with other family members, Legacy Family Tree's "InteliMerge" and using a BLOG to coordinate a "to-do" list. Elizabeth Powell Crowe returns to speak this time about a rather mysterious ethnic group in the eastern US known as the Melungeons. Myrt also visits with Sharon MacInnes of Ancestor Tracks, the producer of the series of books and CDs in the Early Landowners of Pennsylvania series. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:01:56 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/142622 Myrt answers a listener's question about why we still need Family History Centers. Then catch her interview with Karen Sladek, award-winning author of LUCKY STARS & GOLD BARS: A World War II Odyssey. This lucky daughter discovered 400 of her father's letters sent home during the war days. Myrt also extends an invitation to the 2006 Genealogy and Family Heritage Jamboree 10-11 February 2006 in St. George Utah. Pre-registration deadline is 31 Jan. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:01:36 -0800 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/136269 "Listen in" as Myrt discusses Reunions Magazine with editor Ruth Wagner; PAF Companion 2 with developer Pierre Cloutier; and Godfrey Memorial Library (including the HeritageQuestOnline access) with the Godfrey's director Richard E. Black. Other topics include: Tennessee's apprenticed children, the free SSDI & World Place Finder offer, GeneLines, the 2006 WhollyGenes.com genealogy cruise, and the AGBI American Genealogical Biographical Index. The MightyMouse tour visits RootsWeb message boards and explains the difference between L (list mode) and D (digest mode.) Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:05:54 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/131419 Myrt's guests include Geoff Rasmussen, to discuss his newest project, the AniMap Training Video. Libbie Crowe provides a series of step-by-step ideas for solving genealogical questions and making real progress in your research in 2006. The MightyMouse segment discusses 1837Online's WWI Overseas Army Deaths Database, theMissouri Land Patents Database provided by the Secretary of State andGodfrey.org's decision to discontinue HeritageQuestOnline. Links we mention include Myrt's column about a birth record created for war duty, and 2006 the Chinese year of the Dog. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:02:16 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com http://ourmedia.org/node/124543 Ol' Myrt here knows you want to have something on the shelf when that gentleman comes in and says "My name is Jones, and I hear the Mormon Library has my family history. I'd like to pick up a copy this afternoon!"Your primary responsibility is to function as a satellite of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, assisting patrons in borrowing microfilm/fiche from the larger main library facility. You have also been provided with at least one computer and PAF Personal Ancestral File, so that patrons without computers can computerize their ancestors by name, date, locality and family relationship. In the case of your LDS Church members, you will encourage them to follow through by attending the temple. Most of the FHCs outside Utah have thousands more non-members using the facilities, and we're thankful to realize we're all part of the family of man. Isn't it wonderful that genealogists so willingly share information they have gained to help the next person?Although it isn't necessary, FHC volunteers do tend to get involved in the research process with regular patrons of our centers. It should be foremost in our minds that our researchers are to become the experts on their families -- we just point them in the right direction. It is incumbent upon each patron to learn how to do research to prove his/her own family relationships. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:01:10 -0700 Pat Richley, Myrt@DearMYRTLE.com