The Denver Public Library offers one of the nation's premier genealogy collections and is a top organization for genealogical research. Meet Jaymie Middendorf, DPL’s Genealogy Librarian, as she takes you on a virtual tour of the library’s vast and unique collections. We’ll discuss how to find materials to help your family history research, the extensive genealogy services that DPL provides, and how to use this nationally renowned library.
Bio - Jaymie Middendorf
Jaymie Middendorf is a genealogist and the Librarian of Genealogy and Special Collections at the Denver Public Library. She holds a certificate of Genealogical Research from Boston University, owns Good Omen Genealogy, and in January 2024 begins her term as the Vice President of the National Danish-American Genealogical Society.
The FhGS Society is sponsoring a tour of the Broomfield Veterans Museum April 23, 2024.
This Museum honors local veterans of all the United States conflicts and peacekeeping efforts, from the Civil War to the present, from all branches of service. The museum not only shares the stories of Colorado veterans, it is a center for veterans to connect, students to learn about our nation’s history, groups to explore the rotating exhibits, and families to honor their loved ones who served in the military.
This will be a group tour for our members and guests. The tour will meet in the parking area at the Museum. Carpooling will be available. Meet at the Applewood Valley United Methodist Church parking lot, 2035 Ellis St, Golden, CO 80401.
For additional museum information click on www.broomfieldveterans.org
If you have questions on carpooling or the tour, please contact info@foothillsgenealogy.org
Potluck Luncheon
The FhGS Potluck Luncheon will be held before the General Meeting and Show & Tell 2.0 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:00 noon in the lower-level Fellowship Hall of the Church.
Members whose last names begin with a letter:
A thru G - bring a dessert
H thru Q - bring a main dish
R thru Z - bring a salad or vegetable side dish
All dishes should serve 8 or more. Please label any dishes that contain nuts or fish. If you bring a serving utensil, make sure it is well marked.
The refreshment committee will provide dinner rolls, butter, coffee, punch and tableware for the luncheon. If you have questions, please contact Linda Hendon by email at info@foothillsgenealogy.org
General Meeting
The General Meeting will start following the luncheon with the induction of new officers and special recognition of members. The Show & Tell 2.0 program by members of the Society will follow.
The Society is holding a Show & Tell at the General Meeting and PotLuck on Wednesday, May 8. We need YOU to step up and show us what kind of interesting discoveries that you have made over the years in researching your family's history. Whether it's stories, artifacts, quilts, letters, photos, recipes or what have you, now's the time to share your discoveries with all of us. You'll have a 3' x 4' table space (more if you need it) on which to display your items, and your only requirement will be to sit at the table and tell people you have. Now what could be simpler than that? Everybody has been doing interesting work and we all want to see what you have- and as with last time, you might find someone who is researching in some of the same areas that you are looking into!
To be a presenter at the May 8, 2024 Show & Tell select any of the following options. 1) Email George Kourkouliotis at archives@foothillsgenealogy.org 2) Click on Show & Tell Event form to download or 3) Fill out a signup sheet at the next General Meeting.
Take A Trip to Salt Lake City
Research Your Genealogy Records
Sept 23 - Sept 28, 2024 Monday-Saturday
Foothills Genealogical Society is planning a trip to Salt Lake City in 2024. We are welcoming anyone who would like to join us to do research in the FamilySearch Library.
The FamilySearch Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the largest genealogical libraries in the world. It is located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, on the southwest side of Temple Square. The library is operated by FamilySearch, a nonprofit genealogical organization owned by the Church and dedicated to connecting families across generations. The library is free of charge and open to the public.
You will need to make your own reservation at the hotel. Salt Lake City Plaza Hotel, 122 West S Temple Street, SLC, Utah 84101 Phone No. 801-606-2410. Richard Williams is your contact person for making a reservation. Hotel Rates: $100.00 Per night small room/$110.00 Per night large room. Both based on Double occupancy and both rooms have 2 queen beds. Be sure to mention Foothills Genealogical Society, when reserving a room.
Airline transportation will need to be done by the person planning on traveling to SLC. There is an Airport Tram to take you to the hotel and it stops at the front entrance of the Plaza Hotel. Right now, the attached restaurant is closed but might be open sometime next year. I will be putting together some suggestion about searching for family records in the SLC library. For additional information email info@foothillsgenealogy.org