TxSGS’s latest issue of Stirpes, The Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, went out to all TxSGS members and subscribing libraries.
This issue is about “In thee News!” It focuses on with great articles and more, all focused on newspaper research with “how to” articles, resources, examples, and background.
- Oh, My! Did You See What Was in the News? by Jim Thornhill
- Newspapers: Black and White and Clues All Over
- Search Tips for Digitized Historical Newspapers
- ‘Colored News:’ Easily Overlooked Columns Indispensable for African American Research by Diane L. Richard
- Free Digital Newspaper Collection for Southwest Researchers by Susan E. Ball
- The Portal to Texas History: Making Connections with Digital Newspapers by Dreanna Belden
- Collin County Newspaper Digitization Project by Paula Perkins;
- Newspaper Articles Shed Light on Dark Family Story by Emily Richardson;
- Print News Focus Shifts from Politics to Communities and More by Pat Gordon;
- Book Review: People and Things from the Cullman, Alabama, Tribune, 1938-1941 by Bill Buckner
- The Tragedy of Rufus Hughes by Russell A. Rahn
- Problem Solving 101 by Russell A. Rahn.
Other features include the Volunteer Spotlight, Partner Society Roundup, and details about the 2021 TxSGS Family History Conference, a virtual two-day event on October 1-2, 2021, plus additional on-demand recordings and bonus sessions. Watch our website and future issues of Stirpes for details!
Take a “Look Inside” this issue to learn more.
The upcoming September 2021 issue features the pushes and pulls of migration and our mobile ancestors’ travels in search of a better life. If you have an interesting story or resource tips you’d like to share about your family’s journey, contact us at stirpes@txsgs.org. The submission deadline is August 1.
Accessing Your Digital Stirpes
If you are a member, login to your member account and select “Stirpes – June 2021” from the dropdown box on the right to access the latest issue.
If you are not a member, make sure you get the next issue of Stirpes—join TxSGS today to ensure that you receive the September 2021 issue as soon as it comes off the press.
Interested in purchasing a copy of the current issue or back issues?
Back issues may be purchased by contacting the Director of Membership, Tony Hanson, at membership@txsgs.org.