The Making of a Family Historian
There’s no time to lose capturing a life or family story. There is healing and celebration, discovery and closure in this timeless expedition. This 24 week course is a beginner’s journey from organizing, researching to writing and publishing family histories.
This in-depth on-line learning is designed to give participants of all ages the framework and tools to tackle their own family history projects.
Four modules are comprised of four/five classes plus an opening class that sets the stage. The entire series is structured to be taken in its entirety or separate modules as needed.
Join Mary Patricia Voell, personal historian, professional speaker, adult educator and family history coach as she helps you celebrate your family story.
This in-depth on-line learning is designed to give participants of all ages the framework and tools to tackle their own family history projects.
Four modules are comprised of four/five classes plus an opening class that sets the stage. The entire series is structured to be taken in its entirety or separate modules as needed.
Join Mary Patricia Voell, personal historian, professional speaker, adult educator and family history coach as she helps you celebrate your family story.
SETTING THE STAGE
Genealogy and Family History | Why We Want to Tell our Story | What Motivates Us | The Payoff | On Time | On Lost Stories | On Memory | On Science and Research | For A Future Yet Unknown
Cost: $30 - One Class
Date: Monday, October 2 | Times: 10:00 - 12:00 am OR 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $30 - One Class
Date: Monday, October 2 | Times: 10:00 - 12:00 am OR 7:00 - 9:00 pm
MODULE ONE: Organizing | CREATING ORDER FROM CHAOS
There is proven methodology for organizing and managing family history and genealogical work. During these face-to-face hands-on workshops learn how to pull together the multitude of papers and photos to more efficiently manage, search and share your family treasures.
Course Content
First Things First | Strategies & Systems for Organizing | Oh No! Not More Files | Forms & Charts for the Journey | The Phoebe Method. | Organize Early and Often | Preserving Heirlooms | Photos | Saving & Storage | Tools & Tips for Staying Organized | Disaster Planning | Old School. New School. Knowing Your Resources | The Three P’s of A Well Organized Historian.
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: Wednesday, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 | Times: 10:00 am -12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
First Things First | Strategies & Systems for Organizing | Oh No! Not More Files | Forms & Charts for the Journey | The Phoebe Method. | Organize Early and Often | Preserving Heirlooms | Photos | Saving & Storage | Tools & Tips for Staying Organized | Disaster Planning | Old School. New School. Knowing Your Resources | The Three P’s of A Well Organized Historian.
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: Wednesday, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 | Times: 10:00 am -12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module Two: Researching | OLD SCHOOL. NEW SCHOOL
So many resources. So much information. Learn how to fine tune your research, explore on-line sources, and discover local possibilities of valuable information. This program may include field trips to local sites.
Course Content
Where to Begin? | The Language of Genealogy | What’s in a Name | Knowing Your Resources & Gathering Your Tools | Oral Histories & Interviews | Capturing, Entering & Transcribing | Search Tips | Onsite & Online | Vital Records | Birth, Marriage, Death Records | Divorce and Adoption | Federal, State & Local Government Records | Census Records | Naturalization & Military Records | Ethnic Resources | Wills, Probate, Land, Tax and Court Records | Libraries & Collections | Churches | Cemeteries | Passenger Lists | Brick Walls | Beyond Vital Records | Directors, Newspapers, Maps | Family Tree Software.
Cost: $150 - Five Classes
Dates: Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 | December 4, 11, 2019 | Times: 10:00 am -12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Where to Begin? | The Language of Genealogy | What’s in a Name | Knowing Your Resources & Gathering Your Tools | Oral Histories & Interviews | Capturing, Entering & Transcribing | Search Tips | Onsite & Online | Vital Records | Birth, Marriage, Death Records | Divorce and Adoption | Federal, State & Local Government Records | Census Records | Naturalization & Military Records | Ethnic Resources | Wills, Probate, Land, Tax and Court Records | Libraries & Collections | Churches | Cemeteries | Passenger Lists | Brick Walls | Beyond Vital Records | Directors, Newspapers, Maps | Family Tree Software.
Cost: $150 - Five Classes
Dates: Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 | December 4, 11, 2019 | Times: 10:00 am -12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Module Three: Writing | STORY BY STORY
Using the Guided Autobiography model we venture into the writing of your own story or the story of a loved one. It begins with one story at a time and it's never too early ... or too late to start the ultimate gift that lives on far into the future.
Course Content:
Types of Narratives | Writing Overview | Taking the First Step | Timelines and Storyboards | Thinking Outside the Data | Your Inner Critique | What’s Holding You Back? | Gaining Confidence | Get Ready! Get Set! Write! | Timelines & Storyboards | Historical Context | From the Past, Through the Present, Into the Future
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 | Times: 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Types of Narratives | Writing Overview | Taking the First Step | Timelines and Storyboards | Thinking Outside the Data | Your Inner Critique | What’s Holding You Back? | Gaining Confidence | Get Ready! Get Set! Write! | Timelines & Storyboards | Historical Context | From the Past, Through the Present, Into the Future
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 | Times: 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Module Four: FRONT MATTER. BACK MATTER. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Course Content:
Capturing Images | From Transcript to Manuscript | Self-Publishing Family History Books | Printing | Kids & Genealogy | Costs | Hiring Professionals
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 | Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Capturing Images | From Transcript to Manuscript | Self-Publishing Family History Books | Printing | Kids & Genealogy | Costs | Hiring Professionals
Cost: $120 - Four Classes
Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 | Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
About Legacies' Classes
Zoom Video Communications
The Online Classes are held using ZOOM Video Communication, a U.S.-based company operating from San Jose, California that provides cloud-based video communications. Offering both cloud meeting and webinar software, Zoom is most known for Zoom Video Conferencing, also referred to as "Zoom" by users combines video conferencing, online meetings, and mobile collaboration into one platform.
One need not have a Zoom account to register and participate. A ZOOM log in e-mail will be sent prior to each class and participants simply click and run to enter the private classroom. If you would like to check it out beforehand visit zoom.us.
Payment Options
Online Registration. Complete Registration Form and make payment online through PayPal.
Mail-in Check. Print out Registration Form and mail to: N4998 County Road K., Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Make check payable to Legacies, LLC.
Fees include The Making of a Family Historian E-Book materials accessible via direct e-mail or Dropbox.
Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued if requested ten days prior to first class. No refunds or credits will be issued after that date. All refunds must be requested by e-mail or phone.
Contact Info
To register or explore other programs and presentations provided by Legacies, visit our website at www.legaciesstories.com or contact Mary Patricia Voell at legaciesclasses@gmail.com.