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Thomas Balch Library
Добавлен 24 сен 2020
Thomas Balch Library, a History and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg, Virginia. Collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with a special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. Video of programs, workshops, events and more.
A Revolutionary War Case Study: Enoch Furr of Loudoun County with Craig Scott
During and after the Revolutionary War, many records were created for soldiers. Most researchers are familiar with compiled military service records (not all soldiers have them) and military pensions (not all soldiers have them). But there is more. This lecture defines a reasonably exhaustive search for the Revolutionary War soldier, Enoch Furr, a Loudoun County resident. Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG, FUGA is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than thirty years, he specializes in the records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. Former IGHR, SLIG, and GRIP Military Course Coordinator.
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Preservation for Home Archives with Gabrielle Sanchez 1032024
Просмотров 27Месяц назад
Gabrielle Sanchez, Contract Archivist and former Library Reference Associate at Thomas Balch Library, will introduce participants to the basics of preservation and discuss the best ways to house and protect personal archives. Topics will include proper ways to handle letters, books, photographs, and other media; common conservation needs; threats to paper and electronic media; and the dangers o...
The Quanders: Since 1684, an Enduring African American Legacy
Просмотров 84Месяц назад
Author Rohulamin Quander presented, "The Quanders - Since 1684, an Enduring African American Legacy" at Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, September 22. This recording includes the audio of the event and Mr. Quander's Powerpoint presentation. Tracing the legacy of Henry Quando and Margrett Pugg, his wife, and their progeny, from 1684 to the present, unfolds a story of triumph and sustained accompl...
Using Maps in Historical Research with Charlie Grymes
Просмотров 1082 месяца назад
If pictures are worth 1,000 words, maps are worth a million - and Virginia is rich in mapping resources. From John Smith in 1607, through the Census in 2010, people have crafted maps to show the places where history happened. There are maps showing locations of Native American villages, shifting boundaries of counties, and the location of coal, gold, and other mineral resources in Virginia. Spe...
A Brief History of the Town of Leesburg With Betsy Arnett 8 1 2024
Просмотров 1843 месяца назад
Join Betsy Arnett for an illustrated journey through nearly three centuries of Leesburg history. Currently a Senior Management Analyst with the Town Manager’s Office, Betsy has worked for the Town of Leesburg for more than 20 years and holds a master’s degree in Public History from the University of South Carolina.
Collaborating with Students to Uncover the Hidden Histories of Northern Virginia
Просмотров 615 месяцев назад
Wendi Manuel-Scott and George Oberle are George Mason University faculty and co-directors of the Center for Mason Legacies. CML is an interdisciplinary and collaborative research center established by the University Libraries and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Center's mission is to preserve and examine the legacy of George Mason IV (1725-1792), his ancestors and heirs, and ...
Research Using Deeds by Wynne Saffer 2 May 2024
Просмотров 306 месяцев назад
Wynne Saffer, author of Loudoun County, Virginia 1860 Land Tax Map, will use a case study to demonstrate how to establish chain of title using deed indexes and other types of land ownership changes such as wills, marriages, old advertisements, and chancery cases.
Leesburg Architecture with Jana Shafagoj 2024 7 March
Просмотров 1008 месяцев назад
Do you know how to spot the difference between a Georgian house and a Federal house? Or why “haunted houses” are always shown as Victorian style homes? In this engaging class, Morven Park’s Director of Preservation & History, Jana Shafagoj, will teach participants how to identify the various historic architectural styles found in Leesburg and the cultural movements that lead to common architect...
Property Research in Maryland with Travis Shaw
Просмотров 449 месяцев назад
Property research can be a powerful tool for exploring your family tree. Library Associate Travis Shaw will give a step-by-step introduction to a series of online tools that allow the user to access property records in the state of Maryland. Using these resources you can research deeds, plats, and other records from the 17th century to today from the comfort of the Thomas Balch Library or your ...
Locating Places with Wynne Saffer December 7 2023
Просмотров 7211 месяцев назад
Saffer, author of Loudoun County Virginia 1860 Land Tax Map, who has previously presented classes on deed research and Northern Neck Land Grants, will show how to convert a metes and bounds survey to a plat of the property. He will show examples of plats and how to identify their location by using roads, streams, and other landmarks and will demonstrate use of current parcel maps to locate anci...
Historical Finances with Alison Herring
Просмотров 48Год назад
Have you come across accounting or financial records in your research? Are you tempted to skip them? Don’t! Alison Herring, a former Audit Senior Manager in a global accounting firm, will discuss historic financial records and how you can use them to shed light on genealogy and other research projects. These records, while often tedious, can be a marvelous source of information on the lives of ...
Genealogy in the 21st Century: Using DNA to Aid Your Paper Research by Shannon Bennett-Combs
Просмотров 82Год назад
Using DNA testing for genealogical research has become as common as using a census record. Like a census record, it can tell the researcher some information, lead to further questions, or even leave you completely confused by the results. If you are considering taking a DNA test for genealogy or have already taken one, this presentation is for you! We will cover the type of tests on the market,...
The Archives Ate My Homework! Student materials from Thomas Balch Library Archive collections
Просмотров 34Год назад
Thomas Balch Library Curator of Manuscripts and Archives Laura Christiansen talks about homework found in Thomas Balch Library Archives Collections.
Introduction the Thomas Balch Library Centennial Catalogue
Просмотров 37Год назад
A short introduction to Thomas Balch Library's Centennial Catalogue.
Brief History of Leesburg - Betsy Arnett
Просмотров 73Год назад
Brief History of Leesburg - Betsy Arnett
Researching Using Northern Neck Land Grants
Просмотров 239Год назад
Researching Using Northern Neck Land Grants
Mapping in Loudoun County with Kristin Brown
Просмотров 156Год назад
Mapping in Loudoun County with Kristin Brown
Researching with Court Records with Jeanette Irby
Просмотров 91Год назад
Researching with Court Records with Jeanette Irby
Digital History with Stephanie Seal Walters - Thomas Balch Library
Просмотров 137Год назад
Digital History with Stephanie Seal Walters - Thomas Balch Library
African American Genealogy with Steve Hammond and Lori Kimball
Просмотров 157Год назад
African American Genealogy with Steve Hammond and Lori Kimball
Care and Preservation of Photography with Laura Christiansen 2022
Просмотров 40Год назад
Care and Preservation of Photography with Laura Christiansen 2022
History of Photography with Laura Christiansen, 2022
Просмотров 1132 года назад
History of Photography with Laura Christiansen, 2022
Exploring the Elaine Thompson Collection
Просмотров 1102 года назад
Exploring the Elaine Thompson Collection
Preservation of Home Archives with Gabrielle Sanchez October 2022
Просмотров 312 года назад
Preservation of Home Archives with Gabrielle Sanchez October 2022
African American Genealogy with Lori Kimball
Просмотров 2582 года назад
African American Genealogy with Lori Kimball
Maryland Property Records with Travis Shaw
Просмотров 822 года назад
Maryland Property Records with Travis Shaw
Congo The Miserable Expeditions and Dreadful Death of Lt Emory Taunt, USN
Просмотров 602 года назад
Congo The Miserable Expeditions and Dreadful Death of Lt Emory Taunt, USN
Through the Dark Continent: Henry Morton Stanley and the Exploration of Africa with Andy Jampoler
Просмотров 8772 года назад
Through the Dark Continent: Henry Morton Stanley and the Exploration of Africa with Andy Jampoler
Between Freedom and Equality with Barbara Boyle Torrey, Clara Myrick Green, and James Fisher
Просмотров 832 года назад
Between Freedom and Equality with Barbara Boyle Torrey, Clara Myrick Green, and James Fisher