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Continue reading →: The East Baton Rouge Public Library.
The East Baton Rouge Public Library is at 7711 Goodwood Blvd., in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806. I did not have time to research here, but I wanted to review this place before moving on. The genealogy materials are in the “Special Collections” room on the second floor. This is…
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Continue reading →: Document Management; no Paper Cuts!
The doorbell rings, the dog barks and the UPS driver escapes up the driveway toward his next delivery. At your doorstep…two boxes. The return address tells you they are from the National Archives. You’ve been waiting for this day. You calm the dog and open the first box, then the…
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Continue reading →: Sidney A. Marchand Sr.’s, An Attempt to Re-Assemble the OLD SETTLERS IN FAMILY GROUPS.
In 1965, Sidney A Marchand Sr., compiled an index of Acadians from Ascension Parish Louisiana. His book is named An Attempt to Re-Assemble the OLD SETTLERS IN FAMILY GROUPS, published by Claitor’s Book Store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His work attempted to reassemble about seven hundred families of the original settlers…
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Continue reading →: eBay. eBay? eBay!
Genealogy happens, and it can happen anywhere. I remember once being in the basement of the Josephine County, Oregon, county records building, asking questions about mines and geology to pursue genealogical research. You never know where a path will take you or where you will find information about ‘your people.’ …
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Continue reading →: The Genealogy Generation Gap.
Have you noticed something odd at genealogical conferences, Family History Centers, and genealogy societies? How can I say this…we’re all Old! Some are older than others, some younger…but if anyone is in their 40s, they stand out. Generally, if a person is going to become interested in genealogy, they happen…
Hello,
I’m Aaron
My path toward discovery is never ending. Notice I say toward discovery. True discovery comes from the understanding that the journey is actually the destination.
I use this blog to share my discovery. Topics vary – ranging from my exercises in micro history and travel, to the strange things that come to my mind and how I engage them.
Aaron Tassin, MLIS 