In celebration of Archives Month, the Wyoming State Archives will hold a free genealogy workshop October 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the State Museum Multi-Purpose Room.
Archives Month is celebrated annually in October by archival repositories across the nation to promote the preservation of documentary history, and inform the public about their programs and holdings.
Sharon Lass Field, who has 40 years of experience researching Wyoming records and historical documents of all kinds, will serve as the keynote speaker of the workshop. She enjoys doing historical background work and is well qualified to conduct genealogical research. Field also enjoys teaching genealogy and her sessions are designed for everyone from beginners to veteran genealogists, who need help breaking through the brick walls often encountered in research. The Federation of Genealogy Societies recognized Field as its 2007 Ruth Bishop Genealogy Volunteer of the Year.
Wyoming State Archives staff will also speak at the workshop. Curtis Greubel, archives research s upervisor, will talk about the Archives’ holdings and how they can be accessed. Suzi Taylor, photograph historian, will provide information on the Archives’ Historical Photograph Collection and how photographs can enhance genealogical research. Finally, Roger Joyce, state archivist, will discuss proper storage and handling of documentary materials and family records.
Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch to the workshop.
The Wyoming State Archives and State Museum are located in the Barrett Building, 2301 Central Avenue in Cheyenne. Space is limited. Please call 307-777-7826 to reserve a seat.
