LUCKY 13: A Modest Proposal Regarding Genealogy Grants
Will consider applications for family treasures found not only in pawn stores, but also at flea markets, in antiques stores, on eBay. etc. Main objective is to rescue orphaned heirlooms.
Genealogy Round Up, April 25
Seton Shields Genealogical Research Grants - Apply for a Grant. Family Tree on HBO Starts May 12th!
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Award
The grant will be used to have the 1953 Centennial edition of the Du Quoin Evening Call reprinted to celebrate the town's 100th anniversary.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to Girl Museum
Girl Museum is a completely virtual museum that focuses on research and exhibitions about girl culture from across time and space.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective
Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, spent ten years journeying through databases and museum holdings to find photos from the Revolutionary War Generation.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to Wikipedia Foundation
I hit it up for everything from 19th century politicians to obscure Ukrainian villages, so this month's grant goes to the Wikipedia Foundation in gratitude for a great resource that's often taken for granted.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
I hold a special place in my heart for Ellis Island, so when it was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, it seemed a fitting time to make a donation to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to JewishGen
This month's grant goes to JewishGen, a valuable resource I’ve used many times over the years, including countless databases and many other tools and resources.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Award
Jackson County Genealogical Society in North Carolina has published a number of books in addition to their quarterly journal. The grant award will be used to reprint of Volume II of their Macon County cemeteries book.
Seton Shields Genealogical Grant Awarded to Cyndi’s List
Cyndi Howells provides an invaluable service (almost entirely at her own expense, not to speak of the countless hours she’s dedicated) to the genealogical community since March 1996, so this is a token of appreciation.