Deciphering Old Documents (Virtual)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Let's face it. In genealogy and historical research finding a relevant document is often only half the battle. Then you have to make sense of it!

Handwriting can be hard to read. Ink can smudge and letters were sometimes formed in odd ways. If you can figure out what all of the words are, challenges remain in understanding what they all mean!

Old documents are filled with obscure abbreviations, outdated medical and legal terminology and terms for family relationships and occupations that are no longer used. 

Join us as our Genealogy and Local History Librarian discusses these and other challenges in Deciphering Old Documents!

Part of APL's Spring 2021 "Deeper into Family History" Virtual Genealogy Series! Register now for each program!


This event will be held virtually and registration is required. Your registration confirmation email will include the Zoom access information.

Event Type(s): 0 - Virtual Events, Genealogy and Local History
Age Group(s): Adult (18+), Seniors
Presenter: Mark Dellenbaugh

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