News for May 2012
Posted May 15, 2012
More Genealogy and Local History Books in HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online now includes over 7,000 titles from the American Antiquarian Society bringing the total number of genealogy and local history books to over 28,000.
To see digitized images of these books, go to HeritageQuest Online and click on Search Books to find genealogies and local histories.
Posted May 9, 2012
Climb Aboard the GALILEO Express!
National Train Day is coming up on May 12th. We thought this would be an excellent excuse to show off all things train-related in GALILEO.
The railroad was an influential part of Georgia’s history. For a review of the expansion and decline of the railroad in Georgia, take a look at the Railroads article in the New Georgia Encyclopedia. You can even find out how the origin of Atlanta is connected to the railroad. For a lot of wonderful historical images, take a look at all the trains in Digital Library of Georgia.
History Reference Center offers articles, images, and videos on the history of the railroad, including how the development of railroads impacted the West and how they took the “Wild” out of it. Annals of American History offers a first-hand perspective of the railroads in America with letters, government documents, and other primary sources, including this letter describing the birth and explosive growth of the railroad towns that would spring up around the rail lines.
For a deeper look at train cars, rails, and the operation of them, take a look at the Railroad article in Encyclopædia Britannica.
Some links may not work off site. Log in to GALILEO first for access.
Image from the Vanishing Georgia collection in the Digital Library of Georgia
Posted May 8, 2012
New Genealogy Training Videos in HeritageQuest Online!
HeritageQuest Online now includes a Learning Center with over sixty genealogy training videos and slide presentations for users. Beginner researchers will find videos to help them get started in genealogy research, and intermediate and advanced users will find information on many topics, such as conducting courthouse research, finding military records, using church records for genealogy, searching newspapers, and much more.
To access these training videos and presentations, go to HeritageQuest Online and choose any of the sections (e.g., Search Census, Search Books, etc.). Look for the Learning Center link at the top of the screen.
Posted May 3, 2012
Looking for New Ways to Eat Those Delectable Spring Veggies?
Although summer is just around the corner, there are still plenty of spring vegetables to be savored. If you’re looking for fresh ideas to make the most of them, GALILEO resources have plenty of appetizing recipes for a delicious meal.
Just go to MasterFILE Premier or Research Library and search for recipes and the veggie of your choice. You can find recipes for delectable in-season veggies, such as tasty artichokes, yummy asparagus, earthy beets, zesty radishes, crispy lettuce, and sweet, snappy peas.
Image from Encyclopædia Britannica
Some links may not work off site. Log in to GALILEO first for access.
Posted May 1, 2012
What Makes It a Vidalia Onion?
Vidalia onions are in season now. Ever wondered what makes an onion a Vidalia onion? Find out in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.
Image from the New Georgia Encyclopedia