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Letters, Ledgers, and Lodge Books: Finding Ancestors with Untapped Ethnic Resources

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Dec 13, 2019
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Cluster Genealogy
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FAN Club
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Look Local
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Branch Out
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Research Tips
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Other Resources
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Summary
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About this webinar

Untapped ethnic resources such as letters, ledgers, lodge books and other ephemera often contain detailed personal and genealogical information, and yet, they are often overlooked by researchers. Learn how to find these treasures to track your ancestors, and their friends, associates, and neighbors.

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Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women
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