Putting Family History On The Map

When:
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 6:00p -
7:30p

Where:
Online event
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02110

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
jwheeler.bpl.2007 Jessy

Categories:
Lectures & Conferences, Virtual

Event website:
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64cbab85fa7afd29002413c3

Register here- https://boston-public-library.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-iVNKwyBT1O8TJRZwBIZmw


Join Ian Spangler from the Leventhal Map & Education Center as he discusses the use of historic maps for genealogical research. He will provide a demo of Leventhal Center's Atlascope tool, which overlays historic maps on top of modern-day ones so you can easily compare past and present.


Ian Spangler is a cultural & economic geographer with interests in digital mapping, historical geographies, and race & landscape in the US. He is a geography PhD candidate at the University of Kentucky, and Assistant Curator of Digital & Participatory Geography at the Leventhal Map & Education Center.


Accessibility Notice

We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact: Jessy Wheeler at [email protected], by September 27, 2023. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.


Please note that we are requiring registration, as this event is happening over Zoom.

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