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Research a Veteran: Military Research Part 1

Exploring the Basics of Military Research

2024-04-02 10:30:00 2024-04-02 11:45:00 America/Chicago Research a Veteran: Military Research Part 1 Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Tuesday, April 02
10:30am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-04-02 10:30:00 2024-04-02 11:45:00 America/Chicago Research a Veteran: Military Research Part 1 Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Have you ever wondered what happened to family or friends during and after the war? Answers can be found. Led by genealogist and military researcher Jennifer Holik.

In this session you will learn:
Where to begin your research at home.
What questions to ask.
The first part of the research strategy to learn any veteran's story from any 20th century war and and military branch.
What records you need to establish the foundation and where to locate them.
How to create a timeline of service.
How to begin writing the story.
I use storytelling along with the records to help you understand the deeper impacts of service. You might want a tissue for the story at the end of this session.

Must attend both sessions (4/2 and 5/7).

Niles-Maine District Library

books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM

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