April 25, 2009 – Westlake Family History Center Conference
AAGS leadership regularly recommends that members attend seminars and conferences to expand their knowledge, refresh their strategy, and extend their network with other genealogists. “Turning Our Hearts to Our Ancestors” presented by the Cleveland Ohio Family History Center in Westlake afforded the opportunity to do just that. Numerous AAGS members attended the half-day program, which featured topics ranging from writing family history, maps, local research sources, organization, and newspapers, to on-line research and digital storage. As for the recommendations to attend genealogy conferences: Good advice
April 23, 2009 – AAGS Participates at Tri-C Diversity Day
AAGS Education Committee members made their rounds in April providing genealogy presentations, displays, and assistance. Locales included the Tri-C Western Campus for Diversity Day, where members were accessible for all types of genealogy support.
March 28, 2009 – Timelines
The timing was right for the “Timelines” presentation provided by Sandra Beane Milton, librarian in the Geauga County Library system and member of AAGS. No matter the level of the researcher, timeline information is helpful at any stage. Sandy’s easy-going delivery and super helpful references kept members attentive. She showed an array of timeline styles (many are available on internet sites) and benefits of each. Whatever theme that you chose can provide a focus for your research (putting your ancestors’ lives -- or even your own -- into perspective). Remarking on current affairs, she reminded us that “history happens to everyone.”
March 8, 2009 – “AAGS Annual Heritage Dinner”
Guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening with Bingo-Mingo games, a festive dinner, fine fellowship and prizes galore! Guest speaker Dovie Baumgardner, who gave a medley of oral history, met a long lost cousin, Leonard McPherson, after her presentation. He remembered the events she mentioned and came forth to identify himself as a member of her family.
February 28, 2009 – “Roger Cram and Afi Scruggs visit AAGS”
Roger Cram paid another visit to our group and took his discussion of Secret Black Military Heroes of WWII to the next level. Not only did he point out noteworthy individuals and groups, highlight intimate battles, and impart little-known historical facts — he also shared insight from a course that he teaches at Hiram College dealing with human values. He covered the military exploits of the Red Ball Express, “Triple Nickels” (parachute team), U.S.S. Mason, the Red Tails...and more. Mr. Cram’s delivery of the information was captivating.
Afi Odelia-Scruggs was also available and discussed with members the writing skills necessary to produce a compelling family story, article, or book. She pointed out that the makings of a successful written piece consist of elements beyond content (items such as audience appeal, objectives, setting, character focus, and literary style), and shared beneficial tips for those ready to begin a writing project. Ms. Scruggs is a former newspaper reporter and author of the book, “Claiming Kin: Confronting the History of an African American Family.”
February 25, 2009 – “Reception for AAGS Call & Post Index Project”
AAGS celebrated the completion of its transcription project (Call & post Newspaper Index of Deaths 1934-1959) with a reception at the Fairview Park Library. This location, which is part of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system, will retain the cards used to compile the Call & Post information (donated by AAGS).
Photo of AAGS members with Library representatives Nancy Pozelt, Becky Willis, and Joni Mihelich.
February 5, 2009 - Education Committee presents at Warrensville Hts. Library
Our Education Committee had quite a turnout for its beginning genealogy session at the Warrensville Public Library. Casandra Brown covered the basics from A to Z, making for a great start to a month devoted to Black History -- and also a great start for new researchers interested in Family History.
January 24, 2009 - Ancestors on the Internet
After the installation of AAGS officers, Richard Bloss presented "Ancestors on the Internet," sharing numerous research techniques. He covered finding the most suitable web site for you; as well as the location of affordable on-line printing services.
November 22, 2008 - Appreciating Milestones
October 25, 2008 - Visit by American Sickle Cell Anemia Association
Sept. 12-13, 2008 - AAGS 2008 Fall Conference
August 16, 2008 - OGS Management Seminar
July 26, 2008 – Tuskegee Airman visits AAGS
May 10, 2008 - Cemetery Clearing Project continues at Highland Park
April 26, 2008 - Westlake Ohio Family History Center holds 5th annual conference
February 23, 2008 - Getting Started in African-American Genealogy (by Fairview Park Library)
February 23, 2008 - Preparing for a Research Trip
February 14, 2008 - Plain Dealer spotlights genealogy research effort
February 2, 2008 - American Legacy Magazine "Know Your History" Exhibit
January 30-31, 2008 - WVIZ/PBS sponsors initiative centered on "African American Lives II"
January 26, 2008 - Organization techniques from the AAGS Education Committee
November 17, 2007 – AAGS General Meeting
October 13, 2007 – Highland Cemetery clearing project continues
October 9-14, 2007 – Research trip to Georgia Archives and National Archives
September 22, 2007 – AAGS Prepares for Georgia research trip
July - September 2007 – AAGS presentations
July 28, 2007 – Vicki Vigil visits AAGS
June 23, 2007 – AAGS general meeting
May 12, 2007 – AAGS shares AA techniques with NEOCAG
April 2007 - April Fort Wayne research trip a success
March 31, 2007 - Tony Burroughs visits Akron-Summit Public Library
March 3, 2007 - WRHS-AAGS African-American Genealogy Seminar
February 25, 2007 – AAGS hosts Annual Heritage Dinner
February 2007 – Education Committee spreads the word during Black History Month
January 27, 2007 - AAGS Officers Inducted
October 29 – November 5, 2006 - Seminar at Sea
September 30, 2006 - Clearing the Way at Highland Cemetery
September 23, 2006 - Tim Pinnick speaks on Coal Mine Research
August 7-10, 2006 - Washington, D.C. Research Trip a Success
July 29, 2006 – Gems from the Georgia Archives
June 24, 2006 - The Value of Collateral Lines
June 12-16, 2006 - Sensational Samford Conference
May 20, 2006 - Paying Tribute to Mothers
May 12, 2006 - Mothers Discover Genealogy at East Cleveland Celebration
Apr. 22, 2006 - AAGS meeting topic: Funeral Home Research
February through April 2006 - The Education Committee is On the Go
Feb. 26, 2006 - AAGS Celebrates Black Heritage
Feb. 25, 2006 - AAGS Goes "CSI"
Feb. 18, 2006 - Exploring Family Roots at Morley Library in Painesville
Feb. 11, 2006 - African-American Research Hosted by NEOCAG Society
February 8, 2006 - Beginning Genealogy at Euclid Public Library
December 15, 2005 - Community Involvement
November 19, 2005 - AAGS general meeting included "Tips for purchasing a computer."
November 19, 2005 - New WRHS Curator of African American Archives
November 5, 2005 - Oberlin "Mind Feast 2005"
October 22, 2005 - AAGS general meeting
September 18-25, 2005 - AAGS Travels to Salt Lake City.
August 13, 2005 - Black Culture International Festival
July 23, 2005 - Tips, Teaching, and Twine at July General Meeting
June 25, 2005 - From Slavery to Computers - AAGS Meeting Has It Covered
June 18, 2005 - Oberlin Juneteenth Celebration
Week of April 25, 2005 - Tri-C Diversity Week
April 23, 2005 - AAGS Attends John Carroll University Conference
April 13-16, 2005 - Allen County Library Research Trip
March 26, 2005 - Rediscovering City Directories
February 27, 2005 - AAGS Annual Heritage Dinner
January 22, 2005 - New officers
December 11, 2004 - American Legacy Magazine
November 13, 2004 - AAGS Conference "Family Roots - Bringing Your Past to Life"
August 26, 2004 - Experience the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
July 24, 2004 - Fairview Park Library Has Much to Offer
June 26, 2004 - AAGS Heads Downtown to CPL-Louis Stokes Building
June 19, 2004 - AAGS Participates in Juneteenth at Oberlin
April 24, 2004 - Reginald Washington visits from NARA
March 27, 2004 - The Education Committee explains how to prepare for research.
March 20, 2004 - 21st Annual Cuyahoga Community College Faculty Symposium.
February 29, 2004 - AAGS Celebrates heritage at Annual Dinner
February 28, 2004 - Guest Speaker Sandy Malitz reveals more overlooked sources
February 21 & 24, 2004 - Education Committee speaks at Bedford and Euclid Libraries.
January 24, 2004 - AAGS kicks off the year at WRHS Library
January 15, 2004 - AAGS Quilting Club is 'Sew' Ready
November 22, 2003 - Monthly meeting
October 25, 2003 - Monthly meeting
September 22-28, 2003 - Research trip to Salt Lake City, Utah
September 20, 2003 - Sandy Malitz presents "Overlooked Sources"
September 16-20, 2003 - AAGS participates in Tri-C Diversity Week
August 23, 2003 - AAGS Prepares for Salt Lake City
July 26, 2003 - AAGS held its July meeting at Fairview Park Regional Library
June 28, 2003 - Bvenita Williams, "Researching the 1930 Census."
June 21, 2003 - 8th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration, African-American Museum of Cleveland
June 14, 2003 - Oberlin Juneteenth Heritage Days Festival
May 28-31, 2003 - The NGS (National Genealogical Society) celebrated its 100th anniversary in Pittsburgh
May 17, 2003 - Dr. Erica Wilson shares insight from the Coroner's Office
April 22, 2003 - AAGS Research Trip to Fort Wayne
March 22, 2003 - Jane Campbell Arrington, of the Oberlin African American Genealogy & History Group
February 23, 2003 - Tuskegee Airman Visits AAGS Annual Dinner
February 1, 2003 -
Nashani Frazier Joins WRHS as Associate Curator