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Education: Its History and Its Resources

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The Evolution of Education in Australia

by Marion McCreadie

Schools in Australia evolved over a period of time to reflect the needs of society. Understanding the process can help researchers know what records might be available to help them discover that missing ancestor.

Revolution: Out of the Kitchen and Into the Classroom

by Penny Bonnar

Colonial women in America helped in the fight for independence. After the Revolution, they believed they were entitled to full rights as citizens, including the right to an education.

At the Teachers Institute

This article is one of a collection of Boonastiel stories written by H. A. Harter in the original Penna-Dutch dialect. First published in the Keystone Gazette, Bellefonte, PA, between 1894 and 1904, they were translated and transcribed by Bob James of Alaska.

University Collections: A Rich Resource for Researchers

by Penny Bonnar

Universities are putting indexes of their collections online and, in many cases, including descriptions of document content. Some universities are actively engaged in e-text programs as well. Genealogists can find hidden treasures within these collections if they know where to look.

IIGS™ Team Report - Project Registry Team Defines Its Mission

by John Porter, Projects Team Leader

John Porter describes the kind of assistance the Project Registry will provide genealogy projects worldwide.

New Chat Channel Debuts

Kelly Mitchell invites all to join in the Rosch Chat, a new channel for researchers of Rosch, Bukovina.

Notices

The Australia and New Zealand Exchange has a new name and a new link.

Help Wanted

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