Warren County Historical Society

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RESEARCH RETREAT

Hosted by:
Warren County Historical Society and the Warren County Genealogical Society

Saturday, November 13, 2021
1300 W. 2nd Ave, Indianola
Warren Co. Historical Museum - East Side of County Fairgrounds
$5 donation suggested

12 NOON UNTIL 8:00

WIFI available – Bring your computer and other records.
Volunteers will be available to help assist with your research.
It’s not required but you are welcome to bring snacks to share. Soup or something will be provided for a light evening meal.

Three short presentations will be available throughout the afternoon for those interested:
1:00 – Copyright Laws and Issues
3:00 – Treasures from the National Archives (and how to find them)
5:00 – Navigating the Warren County Online Newspapers

Examples of information available at the Research Library:
Probates – Obituaries – Wills - Criminal Records - Published and Unpublished Family Histories - School Records - Maps and Plat Books Military Records - Church Records – Organization records