Footnote.com- 71 million documents available online in 2010

2010 has been a busy year for the people at footnote.com. Over the past year they've added millions of documents to Footnote. Here are some of the titles they've been working on lately:

Civil War Service Records, Union and Confederate

Compose a soldier's wartime history from cards describing his physical characteristics, how much he was paid, who he fought with, if he was imprisoned or hospitalized, if he died in battle or of a disease, or even if he switched sides during the war.

World War II War Diaries

War diaries recorded the day-to-day operations of Navy units during World War II. Though often routine, they reveal surprising and interesting insider accounts of wartime activities.

Holocaust Era Assets

View artwork and artifacts looted by the Nazis during World War II. They were collected, photographed, and classified in an attempt to reunite the objects with their original owners.

War of 1812 Service Records (Lake Erie)

Browse records which include dates and terms of service, monthly pay, names of ships, and notes of interest for men aboard vessels attached to Lake Erie Station during the War of 1812.

And much more.

Suffolk County residents with a library card can access this wonderful database from home using their library card.
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Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Award 2011

The New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust announce the availability of awards to qualified applicants to pursue research using historical records at the New York state Archives. For official applications and requirements, go to www.nyarchivestrust.org or contact the Trust at: 518-473-7091.

Genealogy Open House at the National Archives in New York City

A wonderful opportunity for genealogists.

In celebration of Archives Month, the staff and volunteers at NARA in NYC are hosting an open house from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M on October 12, 2010. They will provide hands on assistance to help direct your family history research. Topics include: Getting Started Online, Federal Census Records, Federal Passenger Arrival Records, Naturalization Records and other genealogy resources outside of NARA. The day will conclude with a behind-the-scenes Archival Stack Tour, highlighting some of their treasures.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Register by October 8th to newyork.archives@nara.gov or call 866-840-1752.

Huntington Celebrates American Archives Month!

October is American Archives Month and what better way to highlight Huntington's history than to meet with the record keepers themselves; the archivists, librarians and historians! Join us in playing the history mystery game and learn a history lesson along the way or take a free tour of the Kissam House.
Date: October 3, 1pm-5pm
Place: Kissam House, ca. 1734
434 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY

for further information contact: Teresa Schwind at 631-427-5165 x250

Heritage Crafts Fair at Huntington

Featuring 30 craftsmen including potters, weavers, jewelry designers, artists, soap makers, fiber needle workers and more!

Date: Saturday, Aug. 21- 22, 2010
Time: 10am -5pm
Location: Kissam House, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington

Food and Refreshments available

Huntington Historical Society's New Exhibit

From House Calls to Hospitals: Huntington's Healthcare Heritage is the newest exhibit at the Conklin House, 2 High Street, Huntington. The exhibit features a recreation of Dr. Teich's Office c. 1940. This is a rare and unique opportunity to view medical equipment and ephemera from days gone by.

Anyone who has known or worked for Dr. Teich is asked to share their memories of him. Please contact Teresa Schwind at teresa_schwind@huntlib.org for more information.

Oral History Celebration!

Thanks to all our wonderful participants at our first oral history gathering in the Library. We all shared memories of the Hurricane of '38, Kings Dairy, Main Street and Huntington Station (before the demolition.)
If you grew up in Huntington, won't you consider sharing your memories with us?
For more information, contact Teresa Schwind at teresa_schwind@huntlib.org or call 631-4275165 x250.