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New York Public Library to offer Jewish genealogy series

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The New York Public Library will offer a two-part series on Jewish Genealogy in December.

“Getting Started with Jewish Genealogy” will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. Learn the initial steps of Jewish genealogical research. This session will focus on genealogy basics, resources in the Local History and Genealogy collection, and utilizing online databases. To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/12/05/getting-started-jewish-genealogy-local-history-and-genealogy-collections

“Next Steps in Jewish Genealogy” on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. The focus of this session will be on resources located within the Dorot Jewish Division at the New York Public Library, as well as materials specific to Jewish subjects that could assist in providing context to your discoveries. To register, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/12/06/next-steps-jewish-genealogy-exploring-jewish-resources

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NYPL to host webinars on Jewish genealogy research

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The New York Public Library will present a two part series on Jewish genealogy research on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29 both at 1 p.m.

Part I covers genealogical research basics and vital record searches taught by members of the Irma and Paul Milstein Division. Part II covers Jewish-specific resources and how they might contextualize your findings. Both courses cover essential resources and electronic resources available at the library and from home.

You must register for both parts. To register for Part 1, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/06/28/getting-started-jewish-genealogy-new-york-public-library-part-1

To register for Part II, go to: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/06/29/getting-started-jewish-genealogy-new-york-public-library-part-2

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New York Public Library offers virtual genealogy assistance

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New York Public Library Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History and Genealogy offers virtual genealogy help and education for those who cannot go to the library in person.

Several of the Getting Started in Genealogy classes have been recorded and are available on the Division’s website: Getting Started in Genealogy Research, Beginning Irish Genealogy Research, Researching the History of Your New York City Home and Getting Started with Jewish Genealogy Research.

To watch any of these recordings, go to:  https://libguides.nypl.org/genealogy/gettingstarted/class-recording-handouts

You can also book a virtual consultation with a librarian at the Milstein Division. Virtual meetings are conducted using Google Meet. To do this, go to: https://libcal.nypl.org/appointments/schwarzman?g=11317

Finally, you can email questions to the Milstein Division at history@nypl.org

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NYPL offers remote access to Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com

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The New York Public Library system is temporarily closed through at least Tuesday, March 31 due to COVID-19. However, to help serve its patrons, some of its database vendors are allowing the library system to offer home access to some of its normally on-site only databases.

Of interest to genealogists, the following databases can now be accessed from home using a NYPL library card:

*Ancestry.com Library Edition

*Newspapers.com

*JSTOR

*America’s Historical Newspapers

*Wall Street Journal, 1889-present

*New York Times, 1851-2016

To access these databases you will need your NYPL library card number and PIN.  After the library system re-opens, these will not longer be available from home.

To start searching, go to: https://www.nypl.org/collections/articles-databases and type in the name of the database. You will be prompted for your card number and PIN.

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New additions added to online city directory collection

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New York Public Library Digital Collection has recently added more items to its city directories collection.

New additions are for the years: 1786, 1790, 1791, 1796, 1797, 1875, 1884-1886, 1901-1913, 1916-1918 and 1920-1922. Overall the collection covers 137 years from 1786 through 1923.

City directories can help pinpoint ancestors during non-census years as well as help distinguish between families with similar names.

To search the collection, go to: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/ and use the term “city directory” in the search box.

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NYPL to host Family History Day

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The Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History and Genealogy of the New York Public Library will present a Family History Day on June 18. Doors open at 10 a.m.

There will be lectures, workshops, and craft activities for all ages. The event is co-hosted by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.

As part of Family History Day, professional genealogists will be on hand for individual consultations. These one-on-one sessions are designed for the beginner and intermediate researcher. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes and is first come, first served.

Though not required, it is advised for those attending to sign-up in advance. Unregistered participants cannot be guaranteed a seat at the lectures. Some lectures are limited to 20 people.

To register for this free event, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-history-day-at-nypl-tickets-23185046097

For more details about the event, go to: http://www.nypl.org/familyhistoryday

10:30-11:00 – Treasure Trove at NYC Municipal Archives (limited to 20 people)
10:30-11:30 – Finding your World War One Ancestors
11:45-12:45 – Stories from Ellis Island
11:45-12:45 – Getting Started in Genealogy at New York Public Library (limited to 20 people)
1:00-2:00 -: I’ve Clicked on So Many Leaves – Now What?
1:30-2:00 – You Can Get That Online
2:15-3:15 – Genealogy Roadshow, presented by D. Joshua Taylor, one of the co-hosts of the show
2:15-3:15 – Writing your Family History (limited to 20 people)

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