Summit County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society
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Saturday, July 20
Unlocking the Keystone State: Key Resources and Repositories for Pennsylvania Research  (Meeting)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Akron-Summit County Library
Presented by Chris Staats
"Unlocking the Keystone State" presents an overview of the most commonly used Pennsylvania records, where to find them and how to use them.  More and more resources are becoming available online and access to those that aren't is easier than ever.  Chris' presentation will help open the gateway to your PA research.
Saturday, August 3
Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestors  (Special Event)
9:30 am to 4:30 pm - Akron Main Library-Auditorium, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326
The Special Collections Division of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are pleased to present the free day-long program "Discovering Your Immigrant Ancestors" on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Main Library Auditorium at 60 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44326.
 
The speakers will be Lisa Alzo and Leslie Albrecht Huber.
Presentation topics:
- Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors (Lisa Alzo)
- Online Sources for Western European Research (Leslie Albrecht Huber)
- Jumping Over Hurdles in German Research (Leslie Albrecht Huber)
- The Journey Takers: An Inside Look at the Immigration Experience (Leslie Albrecht Huber)
- Crossing the Pond: Successful Strategies for Researching Eastern European Ancestors (Lisa Alzo)
 
Parking is free in the High-Market Parking Deck. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Special Collections Division at 330-643-9030 or speccollections@akronlibrary.org. Visit us on the web at http://sc.akronlibrary.org/.
 
Saturday, September 21
Research in Progress: The Naturalization of John J. Hanson  (Meeting)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Akron-Summit County Library
Presented by Jane Gramlich
Naturalizatoin documents are often difficult to find and understand, but FamilySearch is making it easier.  Jane, Special Collections Librarian at the Akron-Summit County Library, will present a case study of how she searched for an ancestor's naturalization and what she learned in the process.