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We love this 1785 map from the Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection at Mount Vernon, for it is the first known published map to show Thomas Jefferson's proposed state names in the Northwest: Sylvania, Michigania, Cheronesus, Assenisippis, Metropotamia, and more. You can read the report on Founders Online at https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-06-02-0420-0004.

The digital copy of the map is part of the ARGO project, supported by the NHPRC. And you can take a close-up look at https://www.argomaps.org/maps/commonwealth:z603vt312/

ARGO: American Revolutionary Geographies Online is a new project led by the Leventhal Map and Education Center at the Boston Public Library and the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. Leveraging new technology and the recent drive by many museums, libraries, and archives to digitize their collections, the portal collates digitized maps of North America made between 1750 and 1800 into a single user-friendly portal. In addition to providing users from many backgrounds with easy, intuitive access to beautiful high-resolution images, ARGO seeks to give users of all kinds the tools they need to learn and understand through interpretive essays, curated collections, classroom materials, and more.

ARGO is at https://www.argomaps.org/

I am so excited to be working with Gena Phillibert-Ortega on SLIG course 1 - An Advanced Study of Death: Cemeteries, Death Records, and Material Culture.

It's a busy month for Nosy Wilma! This month I will be speaking at Voyager, Saddlebrooke, Rincon, and Sun City Vistoso! I am looking forward to sharing information on naturalization, criminal and judicial records, and unusual sources for genealogy records!

Looking for some new reference books for your ancestor search? Check out the Friends of the Library sale June 23 - 26th. https://pimafriends.com/

The National Archives has announced their 2023 Genealogy Series! This year's theme is Public Service: Military & Civilian. The presentations are free and presented by archival specialists. The Genealogy Series are wonderful resources for all skill levels. Visit the National Archives web page at for more information the series schedule.

2023 National Archives Genealogy Series Announced! - 2023 National Archives Genealogy Series Public Service: Military & Civilian

Archival Records in Government Archives October is here! Our monthly meeting is our Annual Anniversary Celebration and in addition to our featured program, we will have a highlight of what is coming up in 2023. Please join us for our cel…

It's WikiTree's 14th Anniversary!!!!

In honor of WikiTree's 14th(!) anniversary this year we decided to officially declare November 5th "WikiTree Day" and celebrate by hosting a two-day event.

November 4th will be a 24-hour symposium where we'll be streaming presentations and workshops from a variety of speakers. November 5th will be 12 hours of panel discussions, more presentations and workshops, and a virtual party - all about WikiTree! There will also be games and door prizes!

It's going to be great! Information and registration can be found at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:WikiTree_Day Sign up and join us for a fun and educational weekend!

Learn about the wonderful records you can find in Government Archives sponsored by the Pima County Genealogy Society.
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Archival Records in Government Archives October is here! Our monthly meeting is our Annual Anniversary Celebration and in addition to our featured program, we will have a highlight of what is coming up in 2023. Please join us for our cel…

National Archives website update. Looking good NARA! Check out the preview

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Stubby the War Hero - WWI Hero Seargent Stubby the dog

Dogs are wonderful creatures that are loyal and loving to the core. Stubby, a Sergeant in the army, is a war hero that served in WWI. Take a moment and read about his service with the 102nd Regiment.

Stubby the War Hero - WWI Hero Seargent Stubby the dog