Author Archives: goldsmid

UWSAC MEETING

Posted on December 12, 2011 by goldsmid

Special Collections hosted the annual UW-System Archives Council meeting on Thursday, Nov 10th, 2011.  The Wisconsin Historical Society is in the process of barcoding all their collections to make borrowing between the various Area Research Centers easier.   Two Civil War sites were discussed.  … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Research Day May 1

Posted on April 13, 2011 by goldsmid

Researching Jefferson, Rock or Walworth Counties? Can’t get to Whitewater during the week? We are having a Sunday Research Day! UW-Whitewater Special Collections, Area Research Center and Archives cordially invites you to Genealogical Research Day Sunday–May 1st, 2011 2:00pm – … Continue reading →

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Switched over?

Posted on June 12, 2009 by goldsmid

I turned on my TV this morning to find only one channel still working, Milwaukee Public Television-ch. 10, but it had a huge banner running across it saying that as of 9 AM today (June 12, 2009) the signal would be … Continue reading →

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Calvary Cemetery Tour

Posted on May 22, 2009 by goldsmid

The Whitewater Historical Society and Walworth County Genealogical Society will be hosting a tour of the Calvary Cemetery, Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.  VFW/Knights of Columbus memorial ceremony begins 1:30 pm at the flagpole.  Tours will be given between 2:00 pm to … Continue reading →

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Local Genealogy Workshop

Posted on May 12, 2009 by goldsmid

Interested in learning more about your kinfolk?  Don’t know where to start?  Attend the FREE informal presentation this Saturday in Whitewater. Who: Walworth County Genealogical Society What: “Who, What, Where, When & Why: This is for YOU” presentation. Designed to be … Continue reading →

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Green guidelines help consumers

Posted on April 22, 2009 by goldsmid

Good Housekeeping is adding a new seal to help protect consumers from tainted products and false claims. This new green seal will provide a standard criteria for consumers to make an informed decision about their product use based on its energy … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Workshop at Whitewater Area Research Center

Posted on March 9, 2009 by goldsmid

Do you want to learn more about land and property research? Learn how to use Ancestry.com more effectively? Are you interested in new ideas for locating female ancestors? The Wisconsin Historical Society and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Area Research Center … Continue reading →

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Cyber Crime

Posted on February 26, 2009 by goldsmid

Have you been a victim of a cyber crime?  Have you heard of IC3?  It’s a place where cyber crimes can be reported and the data turned over to the authorities.  Check out their mission statement at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx.  It’s a good … Continue reading →

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Government spending

Posted on February 26, 2009 by goldsmid

Did you watch Pres. Obama’s first Address to Congress Tues. night (Feb. 24)?  I got hooked and had to watch until the end.  He mentioned we could track government spending at http://www.recovery.gov/ Check it out and let us know what … Continue reading →

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