Vol. 24, No. 19 — May 9, 2019
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The 1910 US federal census has a wealth of information in it for the intrepid genealogist. That information goes way beyond the typical name, age, and place of birth most beginning genealogists use a census to obtain. If you look at this census closely, you will find plenty of hidden genealogical gems that you might not otherwise have noticed. This is true for both beginning and experienced genealogists. Here are some of
the things on the 1910 US federal census that can be of enormous benefit to you in your genealogical research.
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If you’ve been to any family gathering, picnic, or potluck in the United States, you have probably eaten, or at least seen a deviled egg. The deviled egg is almost a cultural icon for intimate parties in this country. However, as American, as they may seem, they did not originate here, and they exist in other varieties in different nations. As an example, these tasty treats are referred to as deviled eggs in the UK, and
as dressed eggs, eggs mimosa, stuffed eggs, and angel eggs in other parts of the world. They may also contain different ingredients than the familiar U.S. version. However, it all starts with one good egg...
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Most genealogists will eventually inherit photos. People in your family know you're the family genealogist. When the time comes to pass photos on to someone else, either due to the death of someone in the family or because an elderly relative is downsizing, you are the most likely person to get them. Some may be in albums, but quite often you will get loose photos kept
in boxes and other unlikely methods of storage. Only rarely will these photos be labeled. It is up to you to label them and get them organized so future generations can enjoy them...
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Admitted to the union in 1867 as the 37th state, Nebraska is a landlocked prairie state on the Great Plains. It was home to many different Native American tribes over the millennia, including the Lakota and their various branches. It was also part of the route the Lewis and Clark expedition took to the west coast of North America. The French and Spanish people began exploring the area in the late 1600s and set up
mutually beneficial trading agreements with many of the local Native tribes. Eventually, England joined the mix in the late 1700s, and Nebraska eventually became an English territory through wars with competing nations. It was part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase from the French.
With such a long and varied history, Nebraska has acquired some interesting folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
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Today's Photography Article
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If you’re part of a community of photographers, whether online or in person, then you’ve probably experienced what I’m about to describe. Whenever you talk to photographers about how to make a good photograph, that conversation often turns toward gear. Various camera models and their merits are commonly discussed, as well as lenses, editing software and so on. It can come to the point that one starts to assume that only
“good” gear can create good photographs.
That’s something that we often overlook. I’m guilty of it, myself. As we pursue the latest and greatest gear, we often forget that the technology we use, though highly sophisticated, is just a tool. Amazing images can be created with a variety of tools.
Here’s an analogy. You can buy a power drill so that you can drive screws on a home improvement project. Just about any power drill, you buy will do the job. Even a screwdriver will do it — it just makes the task extra difficult. A power drill with lots of fancy features, usually the more expensive model at the hardware store, will make the job easier.
Our cameras, lenses, filters, editing software and so on — they can be likened to the drill. They’re tools for photography, something that makes the process easier, but not something that necessarily makes a photograph “good.”
So what does make a photograph good? There’s a challenging question! There are more factors that I can possibly list. For the most part, however, these factors have nothing to do with gear and everything to do with the photographer. Here are a few things to think about as you improve upon your own work.
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