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"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

Monday June 26, 2023

at 6:30 pm CST


 Many  19th- and early 20th-century German language newspapers were printed in  a Fraktur font.  And not only that, they were written in a foreign  language!  This combination of an archaic font and a foreign language  creates two significant hurdles for the 21st century  genealogist, perhaps with limited foreign language skills, to  overcome.  But don’t despair.  Modern technology has provided  solutions.  Learn how to "crack the code" and discover where your  favorite newspaper sites have hidden the Optical Character Recognition  (OCR) text.  Translation tools will quickly make those foreign words  readable for even the most die-hard English-only speaker.
   
  

Mary  Kircher Roddy, CG, lectures in Washington State and across the US, and  is a regular presenter for LegacyFamilyTree Webinars. She has written for The National Genealogical Society Quarterly and numerous society publications and magazines. She is a trustee of the BCG and a founder of the Applied Genealogy Institute.   


 Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82332365883 

 Webinar ID: 823 3236 5883
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvX3CkB9N 


Danish Sisterhood Records

"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

Monday July 24, 2023

at 6:30 pm CST


Records of the Danish Sisterhood and the Danish Brotherhood can provide unique insight into the cultural lives of our ancestors once they arrived in America, as well as sometimes provide clues about their time in the old country as well. The Museum of Danish America will explore the potential of these resources with us, as well as teach us about which of these resources are available through their archives.


 Presented by Cheyenne Hansdatter from the Museum of Danish America



 Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520767091 


 Webinar ID: 875 2076 7091
    International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfqWJIEQ2

Member Share

"Fraktur und Fremdwörter" Hacks for Reading Foreign Books & Newspapers

Member Share

Monday September 25, 2023

at 6:30 pm CST


Join fellow genealogists and fans of all things Danish and Danish-American for an evening of sharing, networking, seeking help for roadblocks and more!

This free-form event welcomes everyone to share and participate.


Zoom link to come

NDAGS-Affiliated Events

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Everyone is welcome to stop by and join us for NDAGS meetings and lectures!

All NDAGS-sponsored events are free and open to the public. 

For more information, email us at  ndags.mpls@gmail.com 

NDAGS-Affiliated Events are events hosted by other organizations that NDAGS is participating in.

These events may or may not have fees charged for attendance,  pre-registration requirements, or other conditions, as determined by the primary hosting organization. 

Previous NDAGS Meeting Topics

NDAGS Members get copies of Lecture Notes even if they can't attend the meetings!

We know that people's schedules are busy, or you may live too far away to attend. that's why all NDAGS members get electronic copies of all lecture notes. 

Request a copy of the lecture notes from a past meeting!

NDAGS members will receive an assortment previous lecture notes and newsletters upon joining, but NDAGS members can also request other previous lectures (as permitted by speakers) and newsletters as well!

Membership Information

MAY 2023: Is Your Family Tree Protected? The Value of a Personal Genealogical Database and How to Choose

APRIL 2023: Making Traditional Danish Sandwiches

MARCH 2023: Introduction to Danish Genealogy

FEB 2023: Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census

JAN 2023: Virtual Field Trip to The Danish American Archive and Library

NOV 2022: Danish Christmas Traditions

OCT 2022: One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools

SEPT 2022: MEMBER SHARE

JULY 2022: THE RESIDENTS OF MERCHANTS' HAVEN: COPENHAGEN RESEARCH

JUNE 2022: KEEPING ORGANIZED IN A DIGITAL WORLD

MAY 2022: CONFIRMATION: COMING OF AGE IN DENMARK AND THE U.S.

APRIL 2022: DANISH COOKING AEBLESKIVER AND MEDISTERPOLSE

MARCH 2022: DENMARK'S 19TH CENTURY CONCERN FOR AND CARE OF THE POOR AND NEEDY

FEB 2022: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS RECORDS

JAN 2022: FINDING LIVING RELATIVES IN DENMARK

NOV 2021: DANISH CHURCH BOOK RESEARCH

OCT 2021: LOOKING FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR FAMILY TREE

SEPT 2021: ASK AN EXPERT/MEMBER SHARE

JULY 2021 : HONORING THE STORIES BEHIND THE STUFF:  

JUNE 2021: VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF DANISH AMERICA

MAY 2021: DANISH PROBATE RECORDS:   

APRIL 2021: VIRTUAL POTLUCK 

MARCH 2021: RUNESTONES AND RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS

December 2020: Using Danish Family Search

 Danishfamilysearch.com  is an amazing website for accessing Danish vital records, maps,  military rolls, images of original documents and much more but many  people aren't familiar with it. (Not to be confused with the LDS  FamilySearch.com; these are completely different websites) 

Feb 2020 Naturalization: The Process, The Law, and The Records

 Our immigrant ancestors became Americans--somehow. In this lecture, we will take a look at the laws and processes that made that possible and at the records created along the way. We will learn where to find these records and what they tell us about our family's history.  Speaker: Tom Rice

January 2020---Tour of LDS Family History Library

 Toured the Family History Library  to discover resources only available in person, used for free the many subscription services, and got genealogical assistance from a librarian.  

October 2019---Danish Military Records

May 2018-- "Cousins by the Dozens" Using DNA in your Genealogical Research

 DNA and genealogy is the latest trend, and can provide great leads to your genealogical research. But sometimes it is confusing on where to  begin and what to do with the information that you find. Certified  Genealogist and DNA expert Alice Eicholz, PhD, will guide us through the  complex and exciting world of DNA. 

April 2018-- NDAGS Cookbook and Potluck

Members shared their favorite Danish recipes, and some family stories behind them, to compile an NDAGS Danish Cookbook.

March 2018 ---What Should I Do with Old Family Photographs

Linda Heen showed us how to organize our family photos with tips on getting started, sorting, organizing, putting them in albums, digitizing, and how to use your genealogy skills to identify unknown people in the photos. 

February 2018--- Introduction to Danish Genealogy

 Do you want to research your Danish ancestors but don’t know where to start? Hit a road block? Looking for new leads? This lecture will provide step-by-step instructions,  links to online resources, and ample notes on how to begin and sustain your Danish genealogical research. 

February 2021---Slesvig-Holsten

 The border region between Denmark and Germany poses a unique challenge for genealogists. Depending on time period, the same city might be under German rule or Danish rule, making looking for records difficult. Join us via Zoom webinar as Bill Holmquist guides us with tips on navigating research in the region 

July 2019---Lyfmap

Lyfmap is a fantastic new resource to add to your genealogical repertoire. Using a Google maps platform, you can search any address or location in the world to view or add photos, memories, or audio/video to create a timeline of who lived and what happened at a particular location. You can share these memories and photos with family members and bring your ancestors' locations and stories to the next generation and beyond. Lyfmap founder Larry Bieza presented.

June 2019-- Using Family Search

 As the world's largest collection of family trees and a collection of millions of records, FamilySearch is a tremendous resource. But its sheer size can be daunting, and there are many records available that won't come up in basic searches. Genealogy expert Kim Ashford will  teach us tips on how to best utilize this vast free resource.  

May 2019--Taking a Trip to Denmark

 

Visiting the land of your ancestors is a dream for most genealogists, whether it be to an actual ancestral home or just to set foot in the country of your family roots. NDAGS members Doug Schummacher and Brent Holm have been on recent trips and will share their journey, advice, and experiences. 

April 2019 Spring Potluck and Ancestors Map

Join us for tasty treats and a fun time sharing the towns of our ancestors in Denmark. We will place markers on their towns, compare if we have similarities, and make it a first step toward a data collection for future connections. Even if you don't yet know your ancestors' towns of origin, join us and learn some tips on how to discover where they came from. 

March 2019--Using Social Media in Your Genealogy

 Using social media for genealogy is a newer trend – it’s not just for posting pictures of your cat and catching up with old friends. See how you might use social media to discover family, research techniques, and connect with other genealogists.  Speaker is Jean Bielke-Rodenbiker, a Hennepin County librarian who works with genealogy and teaches classes at the Southdale and Minneapolis Central libraries.  She has been researching her family genealogy and helping patrons with theirs for over 19 years. 

November 2018---Movie: "Finding Hygge"

"Finding Hygge,"  is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more  complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.

Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795

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January 2019 Tour of St. Paul Library

 Local libraries can hold some unexpected and helpful genealogical  resources, especially large and long-standing ones like downtown St.  Paul. Our annual January "field trip" will take us on a tour of what  in-house and online resources Ramsey County has to offer.   To view indexes of holdings and see items that are digitzed, visit: https://sppl.org/saint-paul-collection/ 

February 2019-- The Plague and Other Pestilence in Historical Denmark

  •  Our ancestors led difficult lives just making a daily existence, but  illnesses like plague, smallpox, cholera and more brought difficulty to  an entirely new level. Using examples specific to Denmark, we will learn  how these contagious hardships affected Danes of years ago AND learn  how to incorporate this information into our genealogical studies.  Presented by NDAGS President Heather Nelsen-Mullen.  

November 2018--Movie "Finding Hygge"

 "Finding Hygge,"  is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. The uniquely Danish concept of hygge has exploded in popularity but the Danish word and its definition are more  complicated than it seems. For those who seek happiness, this exploratory documentary travels around the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it.
Watch the official movie trailer at: https://vimeo.com/257971795

January 2018-- Tour Of Minnesota Genealogy Center

With over 30,000 books, magazines, county histories, and more the MGC is a treasure trove of information. NDGAS members receive free admission to the LIbrary. Use their computer resources in-house too! Great resource even if your family didn't hail from Minnesota. 

Other Past Lectures

 Danish Vocabulary for Genealogists, Traditional Danish clothing, 17th Century Danish history, 18th century Danish history, 19th century Danish history, planning a trip to Denmark, Danish Superstitions, U.S. Railroads, Using Newspapers in your Research, Using Family Tree Maker Software (July 2018), Cemeteries Death Records and Obituaries (August 2018), Slesvig-Holstein (October 2018) and much more! 

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