Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:30 am
Getting Around the Brick Wall with James Jackson 
 
In-person at the Detroit Public Library, Explorer's Room
We give our members the first chance to register for the virtual program.
Public virtual registration will open here a few days before the event.
 
 
Getting Around the Brick Wall with James Jackson.
 
Getting around the brick-wall: We all reach the end of the trail on some of our branches. As Churchill said, "Never, never, never give up!" By trying variant spellings, little used sources, and having just a little luck, you may break through that wall. How about really analyzing the sources you already have? There may be hidden clues there. Don't forget boundary changes through the years - are you really looking in the right place? 
 
We have returned to meeting in person. This meeting will also be available virtually using Zoom.
 
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Cornstalks and pumpkin patch, Dearborn - 1906

Cornstalks and pumpkin patch, Dearborn, Michigan, 1906
 
 
View of cornstalks and pumpkin patch in Dearborn, Michigan. Handwritten on sleeve: "Cornfield at Dearborn, Sept. 23, 1906."
 
Burton Historical Collection
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Burton Historical Collection Update

There is an update on the status of the Burton Historical Collection on their webpage.
Starting Tuesday, January 16, 2024, walk-in service will be available from 2 pm - 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments can be scheduled at 12 pm and 6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday; and from 10 am and 12 pm Thursday through Saturday.
 
 

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The DSGR Board of Directors has voted to extend every active member's membership by one year due to the suspension of publication of the DSGR Magazine in the 2018-2019 publication term.   This has been completed.  You will be notified by email or snail mail when your membership is due for renewal.