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Ins Subject Index: Jewish Refugee Files From Wwi And Wwii, James Gross
Ins Subject Index: Jewish Refugee Files From Wwi And Wwii, James Gross
James Gross
Lecture handout. See attached PowerPoint Lecture. Discussion of Ancestry.com database, "INS Subject Index" to locate records of displaced persons from WW1 and WWII. Database has scanned copy of index card images listing records of displaced persons and/or assisting nonprofit organizations. Images are from National Archives microfilm number T-458.
Hagerty Library Collection Development Internship, James Gross
Hagerty Library Collection Development Internship, James Gross
James Gross
Collection Development Internship at the Drexel University, Hagerty Library. Summary of several collection management projects. Heavy usage of excel for data extraction. Screenshots used for visual aid.
The Usefulness Of Genealogy Newsletters And Blogs, James Gross
The Usefulness Of Genealogy Newsletters And Blogs, James Gross
James Gross
Discuss the usefulness of reading genealogy newsletters and blogs by genealogists. The genealogist can use these resources to help them improve and enhance their existing information seeking skills. These printed and virtual publications can help researchers by making them aware of potentially useful genealogical reference resources.
Advantages Of Joining A Genealogy Society, James Gross
Advantages Of Joining A Genealogy Society, James Gross
James Gross
Discussion of the many advantages gained by joining a genealogy society. One can share and learn useful research tips by engaging with one's peers. Genealogy meetings can be a way to socialize and network with fellow genealogists. Genealogy newsletters and meetings can be good sources of research and reference information.
Dead Or Alive: Researching Israeli Relatives, James Gross
Dead Or Alive: Researching Israeli Relatives, James Gross
James Gross
Article discusses using Google Translate and Facebook as two tools to help in contacting known or possible relatives where the language barrier prevents communication. Examples are given where one or both of these resources were used to help the author, an English speaker, crossed the hebrew language barrier. Google Translate is referenced as a useful language translation tool.
Balch Institute Microfilm Collection, James Gross
Balch Institute Microfilm Collection, James Gross
James Gross
This report lists the Balch Institute microfilm holdings held at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP), in the Albert M. Greenfeld Microfilm room. A microfilm survey,(unpublished), was previously conducted on the Balch Institute microfilm holdings, back in 2008. This report is an update. Additional data fields and some additional entries are included.
A Useful Resource For Tracing Immigrants Who Entered The Us Through Ellis Island, James Gross
A Useful Resource For Tracing Immigrants Who Entered The Us Through Ellis Island, James Gross
James Gross
Brief summary of a useful online search engine for locating relatives within the Ellis Island, Port of NY, online passenger list database. It is the Steve Morse search engine, called the “Ellis Island Gold Form".
Becoming More Adept At Using Some Resources From The Family Search Website, James Gross
Becoming More Adept At Using Some Resources From The Family Search Website, James Gross
James Gross
Brief discussion of the Knowles Collection. Maintained by a member of the LDS. It is a collection of six databases containing donated Jewish genealogical records.
Choosing The Correct Genealogy Software, James Gross
Choosing The Correct Genealogy Software, James Gross
James Gross
Brief discussion of three genealogy programs, Ancestral Quest, Legacy Family Tree, and Rootsmagic, which are all gedcom enabled. All three are listed as being endorsed by and compatible with (Familysearch.org).
Ancestry.Com Database: Ins Subject Index, James Gross
Ancestry.Com Database: Ins Subject Index, James Gross
James Gross
Brief review of a new database available from (Ancestry.com). The database, "INS Subject index," is now available to subscribers of (Ancestry.com). This is an index of records held by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.
Three Presentations At The Boston Conference That Taught Me New Approaches, Immigration And Naturalization Service Citizen Records: Beyond The Basics, James Gross
James Gross
Brief review of a talk by staff employee, Mr. Wilske, of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service. Lecture was held during the annual Jewish Genealogy Conference held in Boston, Mass.
Cloud Based Storage: A Brief Look At Dropbox, James Gross
Cloud Based Storage: A Brief Look At Dropbox, James Gross
James Gross
Brief review of dropbox, a cloud based service for digital file storage.
Digital Collaboration: The Development Of A National Preservation Program By The Library Of Congress And The Ndiipp, James Gross
Digital Collaboration: The Development Of A National Preservation Program By The Library Of Congress And The Ndiipp, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info756, Professor Matienzo. A review of the national digital preservation program developed and managed by the Library of Congress and the LOC's NDIIPP department.
The Doi Identifier, James Gross
The Doi Identifier, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 756, Professor Matienzo. Short review of the DOI identifier and its usage to help identify published web based research data.
Digital Preservation Policy Report: University Of Utah Marriot Library Initiative, James Gross
Digital Preservation Policy Report: University Of Utah Marriot Library Initiative, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, INFO 756, Professor Matienzo, Digital preservation policy report: University of Utah Marriot Library Initiative. Briefly examines four areas of the digital preservation policy initiative as drafted and created by this library.
Personal Digital Information Project, Part 2: Hands-On Exercise, James Gross
Personal Digital Information Project, Part 2: Hands-On Exercise, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 756, Professor Matienzo. Digital information class assignment (Part 2, Hands-on exercise) to select an organizational website and review select files for file type usage.
Analytical Essay: The Oais Model And Preservation Planning, James Gross
Analytical Essay: The Oais Model And Preservation Planning, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, INFO 756, Professor Mark Matienzo. Brief analytical essay on the usage of Significant Properties in preservation planning for digital records.
Records Management Case Study: The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, James Gross
Records Management Case Study: The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 755, Dr Miller, class assignment #3, Records management case study.
Pdf And Pdf/A: A Technology Used In Creating Records, James Gross
Pdf And Pdf/A: A Technology Used In Creating Records, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 755, Professor miller, Class assignment #1.
Research Techniques: Review Of Jewishgen's Ftjp Database, James Gross
Research Techniques: Review Of Jewishgen's Ftjp Database, James Gross
James Gross
Brief review and discussion of Jewishgen's FTJP database. Article includes brief discussion on usage and search techniques.
The Philadelphia Award For 1984: Jennifer Allcock, James Gross
The Philadelphia Award For 1984: Jennifer Allcock, James Gross
James Gross
This biography of Dr. Jennifer Allcock is part of a collective work for recipients of the Philadelphia Award. Dr. Jennifer Allcock won the award in 1984 for her efforts to extend healthcare to underprivileged communities in North Philadelphia by her establishment of the Covenant House. She later participated in the Guilford Conservation Commission from 2004-2010 in Connecticut and served as its Chairperson.
Collection Analysis Report: Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University, James Gross, Audrey Hamelers, Marie Johnson
Collection Analysis Report: Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University, James Gross, Audrey Hamelers, Marie Johnson
James Gross
Drexel University, INFO665, Collection Analysis Report. An analysis of two subject area collections and one special emphasis collection within Falvey Memorial Library at Villanova University.
T458: Old Ins Correspondence & Case Files At The National Archives, James Gross
T458: Old Ins Correspondence & Case Files At The National Archives, James Gross
James Gross
No abstract provided.
Facebook As A Resource For Locating Relatives, James Gross
Facebook As A Resource For Locating Relatives, James Gross
James Gross
Brief discussion of the usage of the "Facebook" social networking website as a tool to help locate relatives.
Social Networking Websites: A Virtual Playground For Genealogists, James Gross
Social Networking Websites: A Virtual Playground For Genealogists, James Gross
James Gross
Article on the use and usefulness of social networking websites for genealogists. Focuses on using these websites to identify, contact, and interact with distant relatives in this virtual environment. Previously published in 2010, Pastfinder.
Annotated Bibliography: Collection Development In Archives, James Gross
Annotated Bibliography: Collection Development In Archives, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 561. Review of select literature on collection development in archives.
Geni Review, James Gross
Future Of The Public Library, An Ipl Survey, James Gross
Future Of The Public Library, An Ipl Survey, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 650. Review of select literature on electronic library services, select demographic data regarding digital library access and resources. Examine the trends in the use of digital public library resources and seek to identify the trends for future library resource needs. IPL survey on the Cherry Hill Public Library discussed.
Institutional Report: The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, James Gross
Institutional Report: The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info 560.
Library Observation: On-Site Interview And Analysis Of The Cherry Hill Public Library And The Drexel University Hagerty Library, James Gross
James Gross
Drexel University, Info650, Professor Galbraith.