1. MGS Computer SIG 1 Archive Grid can help you find Real Family Treasures far beyond Birth, Marriage, Death, and Census Records

2. Manatee Genealogical Society Slides at: http://www.colket.org/genealogy/USF/http://www.colket.org/genealogy/USF/

3. MGS Computer SIG Overview 3  A Treasure Chest of Family Information  What is Archive Grid  Accessing Archive Grid  Search – Letters 1857-1887  Search Photos  Search Manuscripts  Search Maps (Originals and Photo Copies)  Search for Spanish Records of East Florida

4. MGS Computer SIG What is Archive Grid - 1 4 ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching through historical documents, personal papers, and family histories held in archives around the world. Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to ArchiveGrid. Researchers searching ArchiveGrid can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies.

5. MGS Computer SIG What is Archive Grid - 2 5 ArchiveGrid connects you with primary source material held in archives around the world. You will find historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and more. ArchiveGrid also helps researchers contact archives to request information, arrange a visit, and order copies. ArchiveGrid includes archival collection descriptions from WorldCat bibliographic records and from finding aids harvested from ArchiveGrid contributors' websites.

6. MGS Computer SIG What is Archive Grid - 3 6 Sampling of thousands of contributors to ArchiveGrid: Art Institute of Chicago Bostonian Society Cornell University Library Harvard University International Institute of Social History (IISH) Minnesota Historical Society Museum of Northern Arizona National Library of Australia New York Public Library Orthodox Church in America Smithsonian Institution - Archives of American Art State Library of Massachusetts University of Minnesota University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Warwick

7. MGS Computer SIG What is Archive Grid - 4 7 International Archives Royal Astronomical Society - Library Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames - Heritage Services, Archives Department Royal Botanic Gardens - Library and Archives Royal College of Physicians - Library Royal College of Physicians of Ireland - Library Royal College of Surgeons of England - Library Royal Commonwealth Society - Library Royal Dublin Society - Library Royal Geographical Society - Library and Archives Royal Institute of British Architects - British Architectural Library Royal Irish Academy - Library Royal Irish Academy Royal Library Royal Naval Museum Royal Ontario Museum Royal Opera House - Archives Royal Scottish Museum - Department of History and Applied Art Royal Scottish Museum Royal Society - Library Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Library Royal Society of Arts - Library

8. MGS Computer SIG What is Archive Grid - 5 8 Archives in Florida Florida State University - Special Collections Department Jacksonville University State Library of Florida (Hence accessible via Manatee County Central Library) University of Central Florida Libraries - Special Collections and University Archives University of Florida - George A. Smathers Libraries University of Florida - Law Library University of Miami - Otto G. Richter Library University of North Florida - Special Collections University of South Florida University of West Florida Libraries

9. MGS Computer SIG 9 Accessing Archive Grid Via The Library’s Electronic Information Database - 1 http://www.mymanatee.org/home.html Manage your Account: Renewals. Holds, Profile, etc. Electronic Information Databases Search the Library’s Catalog Accessing Search a database of 20,000+ local historic photographs

10. MGS Computer SIG 10 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 2 Electronic Information Databases 32 Databases

11. MGS Computer SIG Table of Contents – 34 Databases American History in Video Archive Grid ARRC Auto Repair Reference Center CAMIO -- Catalog of Art Museum Images Consumer Health Complete Cypress Resume Discover Spanish EBSCOHost FirstSearch Fodor's Travel Guides Gale Virtual Reference Library Heritage Quest Infobase e-Book Collection INFOTRAC Infoweb Job & Career Accelerator LearningExpress Library Legal Information Reference Center Literary Reference Center Plus 11 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 3 Mango Languages NetLibrary eBooks New York Times Archive Novelist Plus and Novelist Plus (K-8) One Click Digital OverDrive Points of View Reference Center ReferenceUSA Salem Health Salem History Salem Science Small Engine Repair Reference Center Student Research Center Value Line World Book Online + WHICH DATABASE SHOULD I USE? TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

12. MGS Computer SIG 12 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 4

13. MGS Computer SIG 13 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 5

14. MGS Computer SIG 14 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 6 Search Tips: 1.Multiple Words Samuel Pelot 2.Phrase in quotes “Samuel Pelot” 3.Proximity Search “Samuel Pelot”~3 Hits for: Samuel Pelot Samuel George Pelot Samuel G. Pelot Pelot, Samuel

15. MGS Computer SIG 15 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 7 21 Hits This is only a teaser; Must be signed on to see more than 3 hits Or click on hits

16. MGS Computer SIG 16 Accessing ArchiveGrid - 8 Will Not work  Must be at the Library

17. MGS Computer SIG Accessing ArchiveGrid - 9 17 21 Hits This is the real thing through the library

18. MGS Computer SIG Search – Letters 1857-1887 - 1 18

19. MGS Computer SIG Search – Letters 1857-1887 - 2 19 249 Letters, many from Civil War Time Frame Lalla Pelot is my Great Aunt, Wife of my Grandfather’s Brother

20. MGS Computer SIG Search – Letters 1857-1887 - 3 20 Must Take a Trip 

21. MGS Computer SIG Search Photos - 1 21 Photographers in Augusta ~ 1850

22. MGS Computer SIG Search Photos - 2 22

23. MGS Computer SIG Search Photos - 3 23

24. MGS Computer SIG Search Photos - 4 24

25. MGS Computer SIG Search Photos - 5 25 Photos Are Easily Downloaded

26. MGS Computer SIG Search Manuscript - 1 26

27. MGS Computer SIG Search Manuscript - 2 27

28. MGS Computer SIG Search Manuscript - 3 28

29. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - Tabula Peutingeriana 29 Via Appia

30. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - 1 30 35,639 Hits

31. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - 2 31

32. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - 3 32 Isn’t that Cool

33. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - 4 33 Even Information on Accessing the Collection

34. MGS Computer SIG Search Maps - 5 34

35. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 1 35

36. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 2 36 65,000 Items in 450 Boxes

37. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 2 37 65,000 Items in 450 Boxes Contents of Each Box All on Microfilm

38. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 3 38

39. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 5 39

40. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 6 40

41. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 7 41 35 references to Pelot

42. MGS Computer SIG Spanish East Florida Land Grants - 7 42

43. MGS Computer SIG Questions 43 Please Ask Questions if you do not Understand Anything

44. MGS Computer SIG Future Plans 44 Suggestions for Future MGS Computer SIGs:  Google Scholar – February 2012  Exploring Archive Grid – March 2012  Using Documents in Other Languages – April 2012  Making Lineage Charts and Genealogical Maps Using PowerPoint – October 2012  Posting Stuff to WWW  Exploring New York Times Archive  Exploring First Search  Explore Infoweb  Exploring MyHeritage.com (not to be confused with Heritage Quest)  Exploring Ancestry.com  Beginning Computer Stuff  Other Useful Programs What else would you like to have addressed at future Computer SIG Meetings????? TBD May ???