Houston Public Library, African American History Research Center, At the Gregory School Host: Sue Kaufman; Guest: Miguell Ceasar, Manager The African American History Research Center is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of African Americans. It sits in the former elementary school, the Gregory School, in the 4th Ward of Houston. The school … Read more
Here’s a treat for you! Filing taxes got you down? TIGR 2023 feels your pain and offers a reward for your hard work. The early bird registration deadline is extended through midnight, April 22! Take a break and dream of the brick walls you can conquer with the tips, tools, and techniques from these courses. … Read more
TxSGS’s latest issue of Stirpes, The Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, has been released in digital format to all TxSGS individual members. Print editions will follow for Partner Societies, Subscribing Libraries, and those individual members who paid for a print version. Most genealogists can claim a number of ethnicities among their ancestors; we’re individual microcosms of the … Read more
Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) Host: Emily Richardson Guest: Kelvin L. Meyers, Director TIGR This episode introduces the listeners to the 2023 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) slated June 12 – 16, 2023, TxSGS’s biannual event that promises to enrich and inspire attendees while expanding their genealogical skill set. Kelvin L. Meyers, TIGR … Read more
Registration for the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) is open. Held virtually this year, TIGR 2023 takes place June 12-16, 2023. TIGR promotes learning in an instructional classroom atmosphere, taking each attendee’s skills to another level. A course coordinator and instructors lead students for five days in the same virtual classroom on a progression … Read more