Tasmanians are being encouraged to explore their family history records and stories as part of National Family History Month this August.
Libraries Tasmania is the custodian of a significant collection of family history records that contain valuable information about people who have lived in Tasmania.
Many of these records are readily discoverable via the Tasmanian Names Index, which comprises references and linkages to more one million items across the Tasmanian Archives and State Library heritage collections.
A series of free public lectures by local experts, exploring genealogy, family history, heraldry and related subjects will also be hosted by Libraries Tasmania as part of the celebration.
You can browse and book the lecture series on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/
The talks are spread over the month from 4 to 28 August. If you can’t attend a session in person you can keep an eye out for recordings of the sessions on the Libraries Tasmania Facebook page, their SoundCloud and their YouTube channel.
Some Family History Month highlights include:
Researching Adoptions, Fostering and Out of Home Care – Join Dr Alicia Marchant as she delves into the often complex area of researching adoptions, fostering and out of home care.
Migrating to Tasmania 1950s and onwards – Discover immigration records at the NAA’s Hobart office. Join John Wallace, Archivist, National Archives of Australia and discover the immigration records, from the 1950s onwards, at the National Archives of Australia (NAA), Hobart office. This talk includes a short tour of NAA storage area.
Lost and Rare Convict Records – Join Author and historical researcher, Maree Ring as she explores lost and rare convict records.
Looking after your family photos – Learn how to look after your precious and irreplaceable family photos, with Stephanie McDonald, Conservator, Government Archives and Preservation, Libraries Tasmania.
Deciphering 19th Century Records and Documents – Learn how to decipher the often confusing 19th Century records and documents with author and historical researcher, Brian Rieusset.
