Preserving Family Personal Papers and Photographs

Ever wonder how to take care of old historical newspapers, documents and photographs that have been handed down in your family through generations? Layce Johnson, Collection Archivist with the Idaho State Historical Society, will present “Preserving Family Personal Papers and Photographs” at the Idaho State Archives Multi-Use Room on Monday, March 11th.

The Idaho Genealogical Society is sponsoring this free event which starts at 11 am for the general public. The Preservation talk will be held in the Multi-Use Room at the Idaho State Archives, 2205 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho. Even though the Merle W. Wells Research Center is normally closed on Mondays, the Conference Room will be open on March 11th for the preservation talk. Research Center hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 am until 4 pm. (208)334-2620; public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov. Website: https://history.idaho.gov/

For questions, contact Past-IGS President Juvanne Martin at 208-461-8866 or by email: juvanne@earthlink.net.

The 2018 Winter Quarterly newsletter is now available in digital format. Members can access a digital copy at: idahogenealogy.org/vital/IGS2018WinterQtly.pdf

Dead Relative Collectors Meeting, September 2018

The next Dead Relative Collectors (DRC) meeting wil be September 29, 2018, 2 pm, at the Lake Hazel library.

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2018 Annual Conference

Idaho Genealogical Society Annual Meeting is coming up October 13, 2018 at the Meridian Senior Center, 1920 North Records Way, Meridian, Idaho. We will convene at 8:30 am and have a great program lined up. Watch for the details in your mail, included in your ballot for 2019 officers.

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