Monthly Archive:: April 2023
29 Apr 2023
What Did They Say?: A Glimpse into 18th and 19th Anachronistic Vocabulary
By Katharine Korte Andrew On 29 April 2023 In NGS Monthly
Learning anachronistic eighteenth and nineteenth-century words might not seem like the most thrilling activity for some of us, but it can actually be quite useful for genealogists. By understanding words like “fazzolet” and “peradventure” we can gain
28 Apr 2023
Societies in Crisis: Disaster Planning for Genealogy Societies
By Katharine Korte Andrew On 28 April 2023 In NGS Monthly
As I worked on a new exhibit for the historical society where I serve as director, my mind wandered to the special responsibility I have to protect our valuable holdings. As I placed a wedding dress from