In the genealogy world we need to communicate with each other to keep abreast of the constantly evolving research methods and resources. The same is true within The National Institute…
Photographing the Recently Deceased Post-mortem photography, photographing the recently deceased, may seem like a rather macabre Victorian era practice. Post-mortem photographs were still being made, though less frequently, during the…
Congratulations Graduates!!! The National Institute for Genealogical Studies invites you to come celebrate with us, with our students, our graduates and our instructors. Anyone can attend. Graduates: invite your family…
Before you start your family history research What can be better than researching your family history?! While it is a fulfilling pursuit it is also a lot of work. You…
Family Albums, Friends and Neighbors Obviously, knowing where a photograph came from is always helpful. Because of social media and genealogy websites, you may have access to family photographs posted…