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SUMMARY:From Researching to Writing: Preserving Our Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:All-Day Hands-On Workshop\, Fall 2026\n\nEvery family has stories to tell; it’s what makes us unique and why it’s so important to ensure our own history is saved. \nThis workshop will help you begin to capture your family’s stories. We’ll look at how to . . . \n\nStart with Yourself: Autobiographical Writing\nOrganize Your Writing Using MS Word\nHandle Family Mythology\nGather ideas for Many Creative Writing Projects\n\nHow it works:\nThe day will include several short lectures and time to practice. You’ll have the chance to learn by observing and by doing. You can work via pen and paper or on the computer\, whichever way is comfortable for you. Bring your own laptop or use our office computers (Windows). \nBonus Class for Participants Only \nYour registration includes an additional class on Saturday\, 3 October\, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. This time will be set aside for sharing\, writing and editing\, and receiving support from the group. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop or use one of our society computers (no tablets\, please)\nRelevant information on anyone you’d like to write about\n\nSpace is limited—register now to reserve your seat! This workshop will be in-person only. \n  \nReady to Register for the Workshop? \nYou can register for the workshop by using our secure online store or by downloading a flyer and mailing in your check or credit card information. \n\nTo register for the writing workshop in our secure store\, click here..\nTo download a flyer\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions: Send an email to office@stlgs.org.
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/from-researching-to-writing-preserving-our-family-stories
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:German SIG Meeting: AI and the Old German Handwriting: Will it Work?
DESCRIPTION:Can AI (artificial intelligence) translate old German handwriting? We’ll dive deep into some AI tools to determine what works best for your genealogy documents and what tools you may want to avoid. \nFeatured Speaker:  Katherine Schober\, German handwriting expert
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/german-sig-meeting-ai-and-the-old-german-handwriting-will-it-work
LOCATION:St. Louis Genealogical Society\, 4 Sunnen Drive\, Suite 140\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63147\, United States
CATEGORIES:German SIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
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SUMMARY:Using St. Louis Court Records for Genealogical and Historical Research
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the Missouri State Archives branch in St. Louis\, how the court system worked in the 19th century\, and what the local archives holds in its collection. View many examples of its holdings and find out how to access the records. \nSpeaker: Bill Glankler\, Supervising Archivist at Missouri State Archives\, St. Louis. \nWatch the general meeting recording.\nWatch the presentation recording.\nRecording availability: Both recordings will be available through 12 December 2026.\nView or download the meeting handout.
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/using-st-louis-court-records-for-genealogical-and-historical-research
LOCATION:Hybrid: Clark Family Branch\, St. Louis County Library\, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Book Sale!     September 6 - September 12  All Missouri and Illinois Genealogical Books
DESCRIPTION:All Missouri and Illinois Genealogical Books are ON SALE at our website bookstore!\nTake advantage of these Special Savings over the extended Labor Day week sale.\nVisit:   Bookstore Sale
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/labor-day-book-sale
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SUMMARY:Jewish SIG Meeting: Rituals and Superstitions of our Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh will share “shtick” and stop knocking on wood\, discussing the superstitions and rituals that were beliefs of our Jewish ancestors. How did these superstitions impact their behavior? And what is the difference between ritual and superstition? You may be surprised! Come and learn––“kenya hora!” \nFeatured Speaker: Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh\, Temple Emanuel\, St. Louis \nWatch the recording here.\nRecording Availability: This recording will be available until November 24\, 2026
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/jewish-sig-meeting-rituals-and-superstitions-of-our-ancestors
CATEGORIES:Jewish SIG
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: A Visit to the 1904 World’s Fair
DESCRIPTION:Meet us in St. Louis. Meet us at the Fair! Learn some of the fascinating stories of the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis through visitors’ eyes\, courtesy of items from the Missouri Historical Society collections. Registration for this meeting will open soon on the Monthly Meeting page. \nPresented by Jason Statman\, Library Outreach Manager\, Missouri Historical Society’s Library & Research Center \nHandout: Louisiana Purchase Exposition map
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/monthly-meeting-a-visit-to-the-1904-worlds-fair
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Understanding Land Ownership in Ireland from 1600–1900
DESCRIPTION:The Irish Catholic farmer\, for the most part\, had no rights to land ownership from the mid-1600s to the early twentieth century. How was this possible and how did it come about? Our speaker will explain how the Anglo-Irish landowners acquired Irish property\, and how the lifestyle of those landowners impacted the predominantly Irish Catholic tenant population. \nFeatured Speaker: Gabrielle Woeltje\, Irish genealogist\nThis meeting will be hybrid. You do not need to register to attend in person\, but you will need to register to attend virtually. \nTo register for the Zoom meeting\, click on the Registration Button below and follow the simple instructions that appear on your screen. Once you have filled in the registration form\, an invitation with a link to attend the meeting will be sent to the email you provided.
URL:https://dev.stlgs.org/event/understanding-land-ownership-in-ireland-from-1600-1900
CATEGORIES:Irish SIG
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