Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you new and interesting episodes of podcasts that focus on different aspects of genealogy. This quick list makes it easy for you to find the newest episode of your favorite genealogy podcast, as well as some new ones that you may want to listen to.
Genealogy Gems released episode number 118 on September 17, 2011. The title of this episode is “Grandmas and Grandpas, Free Transcription Software, PERSI, and more”. There is a lot going on in this episode!
The hosts want you to call the show, and tell the unusual terms of endearment that your family uses for grandparents. There is information about new records added to FamilySearch, new records added to the UK National Archives, and a long list of host Lisa’s upcoming speaking engagements. A portion of the show goes over listener email, and responds to it.
GeneaBloggers has an episode that was released on September 16, 2011. It is titled: “Ancestors in Place – Genealogy, History and Context”. Host Thomas MacEntee speaks with special guest Jane E Wilcox (of the “Your Ancestors Want Their Stories to be Told” radio podcast), about why it is so important to understand your ancestors in the proper context.
He also speaks with special guest Lisa Alzo (who is a professional genealogist, author, and genealogy educator). They talk about the various tools that you can use to incorporate history into your family history research and writing.
African Roots Podcast released episode number 128 on September 16, 2011. In this episode, host Angela Walton Raji talks about the British Slave Records that have been put online, the upcoming AAHGS Conference that will take place in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Webinar on African American Online Resources that can be ordered from LegacyFamilyTree.com.
The National Archives has an episode that was released on September 16, 2011. This episode is called “Science and sustainability in cultural heritage: building a resilient future for The National Archives”. This episode covers the big questions facing cultural heritage institutions in this uncertain time. It talks about a new research project conducted by The National Archives and University College London’s Centre for Sustainable Heritage.
FGS has an episode that was released on September 17, 2011. This episode is called “TechSoup.org – Technology by the Bowlful for Non-Profits”. In this episode, host Thomas MacEntee talks with special guest Ricci Powers, (who is the National Accounts Manager at TechSoup.org). They discuss how TechSoup can work with your non-profit genealogy society. This episode also includes highlights from the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
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