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Where are you going with your family history and how?
Are you a family tree climber, a traditional genealogist or a generational historian?
Elizabeth Shown Mills argues for a clearer sense of identity and standards in genealogy. Her ideas might prompt you in your research.
In her article, ‘Genealogy in the Information Age: history’s new frontier?’
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/galleries/Ref_Researching/NGSQVol91Pg26077GenealogyHistory.pdf she argues for a “history in microcosm”.
Family history is often characterised as an ‘ego trip”, “history lite”, and just “personal fulfilment”; researchers are seen as “data sweepers for real historians”.
What do you want after your investment of time, money and enthusiasm?
The State Library holds 2 of her books. You might want to check the catalogue http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/ to see if they can assist you.
3 Comments
Stephanie This is a great article - thanks for posting. Some very salutary observations indeed. To quote ... "John Grabowski—a historian turned archivist—noted that genealogists were the fastest-growing group of researchers and that their lobbying efforts had saved archives, records, and budgets." and "Genealogy is no longer a mere ego trip. It is a vital form of education that no other branch of history can match, because it teaches a powerful truth: None of us can harbor prejudice against another group of people when we realize that, with the very next document we find, we could be a part of them." Alex
Comment added 10am, Wednesday 2nd Nov 11 by "Alex Daw"
I'm pleased the State Library has a sense of the options in family history. We are not just told what we must do. Annie
Comment added 4pm, Saturday 12th Nov 11 by "Anne Simpson"
Annie We aim to cater for the widest range of options in the resources we select. We do not want to limit what you do but help you do the best family history you are interested in doing. Stephanie
Comment added 1pm, Saturday 19th Nov 11 by "Stephanie Ryan"
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Not only a boiling down works - Kangaroo Point - 08.10.11, 1:00pm
A seminar looking at a number of buildings, early and still extant, from the tip of Kangaroo Point to Vulture Street. Examination of moves by Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane to secede from the municipality of Brisbane. South Brisbane Engineers. Criminal life in Kangaroo Point.
Time: 1:00pm
Date: Sat 8th Oct, 2011
Location: Queen Alexandra Coomunity Centre, Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo
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European Family History with GSQ - 24.09.11, 9:15am
The Genealogical Society of QLD Inc.
European Family History
German, Dutch and Italian family history
with Eileen Dwane, State Library of Queensland
Come and hear Eileen speak about research for European ancestors.
When: Saturday 24 September 20119:30am to 11:45am
Where: GSQ Library38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane QLD
Costs: Member $10; Non-members $13
Book at http://www.gsq.org.au
or post to PO Box 8423, Woolloongabba Qld. 4102
Enquires: phone GSQ on 07) 3891 5085 or
Time: 9:15am
Date: Sat 24th Sep, 2011
Location: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane
My email is: moc.dnopgib@501nekener
My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane
My phone number is: 07 38915085
My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au
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