USAHEC has updated their webpages!
The tutorial about using the Reference Bibliographies has been update, too.
Click on the Tutorial tab to view it.
Your might want to check out Relatively Curious. When you visit, there is a great set of genealogy words in seven Languages.
I have posted a new tutorial about one way to search the holdings US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). USAHEC is the archive for the U.S. Army. This the first tutorial that shows how to use the Reference Bibliographies that are available.
Go to the Tutorials page and select the link to view USAHEC: Using the Online Catalog: Reference Bibliographies.
I will be posting more tutorials about other ways to search for USAHEC resources. When I visit to view the resources, I will post about that, too.
This past week I made an interesting trip to Carlisle, PA, to the US Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) to attend a lecture about researching in their facility.
“USAHEC Research 101: Basic Research Methodology at the USAHEC” was presented by the very knowledgeable and informative Mr. Rich Baker. The focus was on how to use the online USAHEC Research Catalog and Digital Archive. One of the secrets to using the database is to use the reference bibliographies, by topic or keyword.
After the lecture, I visited the research room, and registered for an account.
The Center personnel are very friendly and helpful. They are customer-oriented. They pull documents during the weekdays, and I was told that you can call ahead and verify that you are coming, and have boxes pulled for you. It is important to check the status of the holding using their catalog, and verify that the item is available.
The Soldier Experience Gallery was very interesting. When you enter the Experience you receive card that allows you to access information about a specific soldier who served in one of the US Wars. You can learn to stand at attention and salute; fire a rifle; experience a night attack; and steer a parachute to a landing. Lunch at Café Cumberland was quick, made-to-order and good. One hint is that a six-pack of beer bottles will cost you less than two bottles of beer.
Outside, the Army Heritage Trail was an enjoyable trek for the rest of the family. The highlights were the WWI trenches and German pillbox.
There is work for me to do offline as well as online before my next trip. As I explore this resource, I will post more about it.
Thanks to the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society for a warm welcome tonight.
