Newberry Adult Education Seminars will meet both virtually and in the building for the Winter/Spring term. Although we are still primarily virtual, you will find a smaller selection of in-person seminars in the schedule. For more information about the Newberry’s virtual seminars, including a Zoom tutorial, please see our Virtual Seminars FAQ page. If you have questions about online learning, please reach out to adulteducation@newberry.org. Registration opens Wednesday, January 19th at 9am (Central time). Registration will take place through our online platform, Learning Stream.

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Seminar Description

Overseas documents are becoming easier to find, but what if you don’t speak the language? This presentation will give you many tips and tricks on deciphering documents in most European languages and includes ideas that help in reading old German script. There will also be tips on transcribing and translating your documents with helpful websites and resources.

One session. Registration – $50/$45

Researching her ancestors since 1996, Jacquie Schattner has volunteered for 15 years at her local Family History Center, is active in several genealogy societies, and teaches genealogy at high schools and libraries. She has published three books on family history and holds a B.S. from University of Illinois. Jacquie is a retired school secretary.

Materials List

Required:

• Digital Course Packet

First Reading:

• There is no first reading assignment.