Family Tree Magazine Podcast

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Planning a Successful Research Trip: Episode 37 Jun 20, 2011

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Hit the road with Family Tree Magazine this summer -- the June episode of the podcast offers up advice for taking research trips and preserving your ancestors' souvenirs. Plus: Learn about our state research webinars and the Early American Roads and Trails website.

National Photo Month at Family Tree: Episode 36 May 12, 2011

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It's all about photos this month, as host Lisa Louise Cooke explores Flickr, gets advice from Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor and talks digital photography with Nancy Hendrickson. Plus: Tips on new deals at Family Tree Shop, news from the blogosphere and advice for preserving digital images.

All About Civil War Research: Episode 35 Apr 14, 2011

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April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman Smith, the instructor of Family Tree University's US Military Research class and the Civil War Research class. Plus: Tips on preserving military uniforms and details on how to enter our Civil War sweepstakes.

Best Websites for Irish Resources: Episode 34 Mar 15, 2011

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Trying to find an ancestors whose case has gone cold? Lisa Alzo offers brick wall busting strategies from our March 2011 issue. We also dig into Irish resources, talk about source documentation and offer advice on digital photo preservation.

Resources for African American Research: Episode 33 Feb 16, 2011

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February is Black History Month, and this edition of the podcast is chock full of great resources for African-American researchers. We've got a look at AfriGeneas.com, our African-American newspapers FTU course and some preservation projects focused on black history. Plus: An insider's look at the new season of "Who Do You Think You Are?"

Starting on the Right Foot: Episode 32 Jan 14, 2011

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We'll show you how to get 2011 started on the right foot. We've got tips for using a research plan and ways you can make 2011 the year of the heirloom.

Saving and Sharing Family Memories: Episode 31 Dec 17, 2010

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Learn how to preserve your family's legacy. We offer tips for collecting family stories, preserving heirloom recipes and organizing your memories online.

Focusing on US Research: Episode 30 Nov 12, 2010

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US research is the focus of this episode, with the best websites for state research and the Washington State Digital Archive. Plus: tips for using US vital records from Family Tree University, news from FamilySearch and tips for organizing your heirlooms.

Tracing Immigrant Ancestors: Episode 29 Oct 11, 2010

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In this episode, we've got advice on tracing immigrant ancestors, news about Ancestry.com's acquisition of Footnote.com, Scots-Irish research tips and more.

Going Green with Your Research: Episode 28 Sep 15, 2010

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We've got a roundup of portable scanners, advice on going green with your research and a look at the new FamilySearch Beta website.

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