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Research FEES: $50 per hour for research and expenses (mileage: $.51/mile, parking fees, photocopies, phone calls, postage)
After consultation on client goals and research needs, a mutually agreed upon research plan, time frame and payment plan is established. This is incorporated into a letter of agreement. Upon completion of the assignment, a fully documented written research report is prepared. Included in that report is a summary of results of all records searched. A photocopy or abstract of all records found will be provided. To avoid duplication of efforts, before any research begins, it is the responsibility of the client to provide GEN-NECTIONS with all information or research they possess. The code of ethics authorized by the Association of Professional Genealogists is adhered to at all times. Instruction & LecturingFEES: $20 - $50 per hour FINDING FAMILY INFORMATION IN SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS Are you looking for a new pathway to finding a way through a brick wall? School district records are local government sources that may provide information not found in other extant records as well as insight into the educational lives of our ancestors. This lecture examines types of information in 19th - early 20th century school records and how to locate them. Equipment needed: LCD projector and screen BEGINNING GENEALOGY A multi part offering will lead participants step by step through the many sources available for uncovering one's roots. From attic archeology to public records to the publishing field to the Internet begin a quest that never ends. Equipment needed: overhead or computer projector and screen A GENEALOGY POTPOURRI A multi part offering to take the family genealogist beyond the basics. Subjects to be covered may include analyzing probate; breaking through the brick wall with timelines, city directories, and manuscript collections; getting to know your research locale; getting the most from census records; and the role of the public library in genealogy. Equipment needed: overhead or computer projector and screen GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET The Internet is the genealogist's most powerful tool. This multi part course will demonstrate the best practices for use of the Internet by genealogists and introduce participants to the current top genealogical web sites. Equipment needed: computer lab, computer projector and screen GRANDMA'S OBITUARY BOX: The Use of Obituaries in Genealogical Research and Their Role in American Culture Obituaries are a basic genealogical research tool that helps us document our ancestors and bring those ancestors to life. This lecture examines the types of information and clues found in obituaries as well as where and how to locate them. A look at the role of obituaries in American culture through the past 3 centuries will show what values were important to our ancestors and help us get to know them better. Equipment needed: LCD projector and screen TELLING THE TALES: WRITING THE FAMILY NARRATIVE You've done the research. Now it is time to write and share it with others. This lecture looks at elements of writing your family narrative and placing your ancestors within the context of their historical era, society and geographic place. Equipment needed: LCD projector and screen SEARCHING FOR FAMILY TREASURES IN MAINE — SOURCES FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH IN VACATIONLAND A basic tenet of genealogical research is to familiarize yourself with your research locale. This lecture will explain the steps in getting to know your research locale and then examine the different resources available for researching your Maine ancestors. Equipment needed: LCD projector and screen Consulting FEES: $40 per hour for consulting or strategy planning and expenses (photocopies, phone calls, postage)
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