<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD><TITLE>PWC eNotifications Subscription</TITLE> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16945" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV dir=ltr align=left> </DIV> <DIV></DIV> <A name=EndIfInternet>WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC</A> January 2010   The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109.  703-792-4540  Email: <A title=mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.   To read the latest lists of new materials available in <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME> click on  <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm</A>. <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> To see the latest issue of our electronic magazine, Prince William Reliquary, go to <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/reliquary.htm">www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/reliquary.htm</A>.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center><O:P></O:P></DIV> RELIC PROGRAMS<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Here are our latest offerings.  Funding for <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME> programs is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.  Sign language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs if requested at least three weeks in advance.  To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME>, visit <A title=http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm</A> and click on Subscribe to What's New in <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME>.  All these programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, <ST1:ADDRESS w:st="on"><ST1:STREET w:st="on">8051 Ashton Avenue</ST1:STREET>, <ST1:CITY w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:CITY>, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">VA.</ST1:STATE></ST1:ADDRESS>  You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A>.   For details see <A href="http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm">http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm</A> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> January 14, 11 am – Finding Your Family in the Library, with Don Wilson.<O:P></O:P> January 26, 7 pm – An Introduction to Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Records for Genealogists, with Zack Wilske<O:P></O:P> February 11, 11 am – Genealogy 101, with Beverly Veness.<O:P></O:P> February 23, 7 pm – African American Genealogy:  Tracking Ancestors Before the Civil War, with Don Wilson.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> The Genealogy Doctor is In<O:P></O:P> Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with <ST1:PERSONNAME w:st="on">RELIC</ST1:PERSONNAME>’s Don Wilson to discuss an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you.  Please call 703-792-4540 for a free appointment.   Here are upcoming scheduled times.<O:P></O:P> Thursdays, January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18 – 10 am-noon.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in">Thursday, January 14, 2010, 11 a.m.<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>FINDING YOUR FAMILY IN THE LIBRARY:<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR LIBRARY’S RESOURCES<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>Presented by RELIC’s Don Wilson<O:P></O:P></DIV> Searching for your ancestors at a local library or major research center requires a certain amount of planning.  RELIC’s Don Wilson will discuss resources available at many libraries today, how to prepare for your visit, how to make the best use of your time, and how to obtain expert help for your problem from library staff.   The program will be held Thursday, January 14, at 11 a.m., at Bull Run Regional Library’s community room.<O:P></O:P>             Please call (703) 792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A> to register for this free program.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in">Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 7 p.m.<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION RECORDS <O:P></O:P> FOR GENEALOGISTS<O:P></O:P> Presented by Zack Wilske, Historian, USCIS<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P>             Part of the lure of family history is to find information about an ancestor’s voyage to <ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">America</ST1:PLACE></ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> and to identify his or her place of birth in the old country.  The federal government has been collecting information about immigrants for many years.  The former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and now the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are the focus of those collection efforts.<O:P></O:P>             Zack Wilske, an historian with USCIS, will present “An Introduction to Immigration and Naturalization Service Records for Genealogists” at Bull Run Regional Library on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, beginning at 7 p.m.  This presentation, for beginners and experienced researchers alike, will use case-study examples to provide an overview of relevant immigration sources.  His talk will cover arrival and naturalization records available from both the USCIS Genealogy Program and the National Archives.  Mr. Wilske’s research interests include the history of the INS and its records.<O:P></O:P>   Please call (703) 792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A> to register for this free program.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in">Thursday, February 11, 2010, 11 a.m.<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>GENEALOGY 101<O:P></O:P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center>Presented by RELIC’s Beverly Veness<O:P></O:P></DIV> <O:P></O:P> Family history buffs have an opportunity to learn about methods, strategies and resources for tracing their roots at a free session sponsored by The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC).  RELIC is a special collection for genealogy and local history located at the Bull Run Regional Library in <ST1:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Manassas</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>.  The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> This program, “Genealogy 101,” will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors.  <O:P></O:P>   Please call (703) 792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A> to register for this free program.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7 p.m.<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY:<O:P></O:P> TRACKING ANCESTORS BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR<O:P></O:P> Presented by RELIC's Don Wilson<O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> Tracing African American family history prior to 1865 can be difficult.  There are special challenges to finding documentation during the age of slavery.  Don Wilson, head of the RELIC staff, will identify sources that can be used to trace lives and relationships and demonstrate the process through a case study approach.  The program is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2010, beginning at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library.   <O:P></O:P>   Please call (703) 792-4540 or email <A href="mailto:relic2@pwcgov.org">relic2@pwcgov.org</A> to register for this free program.  <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P>           <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><O:P></O:P></DIV> <O:P></O:P> Have a question about <ST1:PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">Prince</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">William</ST1:PLACENAME> <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">County</ST1:PLACENAME></ST1:PLACE> history, places or families?  Need guidance with your genealogical research? You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at <A title=http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757 href="http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757">Ask RELIC</A> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. <O:P></O:P> <O:P></O:P> <DIV style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; mso-element: para-border-div; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext 5pt"> <P class=MsoNormal style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 0in 0in 0in" align=center><O:P></O:P></DIV></BODY></HTML>