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by the Civil War Team: Mission Statement: To serve all genealogists by providing an enjoyable online environment with as many helpful and reliable resources as possible.  THE HELP DESK This segment is to address specific questions that hit our plate on Thursday night that we didn't have a chance to answer or needed a bit of time to check out. Hope these answer the mail :D Editor's
Note: Regimental Histories and Letters, etc. Postings:
keyword "roots," after which will bring you to the main
screen of the Genealogy Forum. Select the "Files Library
Center," then "History Files". At that point select "Civil
War Files." Lectures and the Letters, Songs and Poems
evenings are also posted in the "Files Library Center" under
"History Lectures" as the Lecture Subject. The "Firesides"
when they eventually get there after their 30 days in the
New Files section are posted in the "Files Library Center"
under "Meeting Logs and Newsletters".
Here's how it works.. If you are trying to get photographs of a gravesite or battlefield, to collect for your Civil War ancestor research and records, then send us a request and we will post it here... Other members seeing your request, being in the near vicinity, and willing to assist can email you direct (this protects your privacy) and work out the details. We HIGHLY recommend the "Requester" pay for all film costs and any postage involved for a helping member. This is intended to be a "Free" assistance between members (with the exception of defraying film and postage costs). Do unto others as.... you know :-) Keep us posted on how this is working, so we can share them in the "Fireside"!! GFS
Jim We have had some gracious members offer their assistance in this area. Their screen names and areas they have offered to help in are listed.... Please honor their "goodness" and don't abuse them :-).... We ask that you do follow the guidelines indicated above... Check out the member inputs for comments and requests for information, Feedback, Items of Interest and Pleas for HELP... Editor's Note: for those of you who are doing Civil War research, I want to encourage you to feel entirely free to post any Civil War Letters, Stories or articles that you have in our Civil War History Files.There is also an area for you to upload photos, if you would desire to share those with the Civil War History community. Use "keyword=roots" to get to the Genealogy Main Screen. Then select Files, followed by selecting History and Culture and there you will find the two upload areas I mentioned: Civil War Files, and Civil War Photos. I would also note that the new Genealogy Forum Web Site is being constructed. On that Web Site, the Civil War History SIG will have an area to link to our Civil War Library (Lectures, Letters, Songs, Poems, Files, Firesides, and Photo's). When this is complete, then anyone (not just AOL Members) will have access to all our material. We'll be sure to let you know when you can access it. FOR ALL YOU 1ST TIMERS ON THURSDAY - "WE REALLY WELCOME YOU TO OUR MERRY BAND" WE ENJOYED HAVING YOU, TRADING QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS AND ESPECIALLY YOUR CAMARADERIE!!! :-)... COME AGAIN OFTEN, WE DO INDEED "RELISH" YOUR COMPANY.. Every first-timer to the American Civil War History SIG gets put on the newsletter distribution automatically, because we like to send you a "Thank You Card" for coming to visit and this is our way of doing so. We hope to give you an opportunity to jump right in with us. If you desire NOT to receive the newsletter, then just drop us an email saying UNSUBSCRIBE and we will quickly remove your screen name from distribution. We certainly don't want to clog your mailbox with unwanted material. Also many of you pass on the newsletter to others that don't subscribe to AOL. We really want to thank you for spreading the word. I would also like to let you know that we would be happy to add them to our list if they have email of any sort. We distribute everywhere to those that have requested it. AOL membership is not a requirement although we'd love to see you in the Chat Room :D WHAT WE ARE ABOUT OUR FOCUS: the "History of the American (United States) Civil War". OUR GOAL: to enhance your Genealogy activity, knowledge, and "wisdom" by talking about the history surrounding their lives and actions; specifically the "Civil War" that our ancestors lived through and died because of. Captain Oliver Wendell Holmes of the 20th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment said it so well. To do whatever we may by written Word or molded bronze and sculpted Stone to keep our memories, our Reverence and our love alive and To hand them on to new generations All too ready to forget." OUR PROMISE: to provide an "online" environment that is NOT judgmental and to address ALL aspects of this "Pivotal Period" in our History, with honesty and truth (as we know it). We do "Fireside Stories" about the battles, the people and the social happenings. In addition we dedicate one Thursday a month to the sharing of Songs, Poems and Letters from that era. So come back and visit we'll save you a seat at the Fireside, and keep the Cider warm... For a full listing of upcoming events, either look on the Schedule at the end of this Notice or in the Upcoming Events of the Genealogy Forum. As we review the logs, and we find new visitors who show an interest or have entered into discussions on this topic in our Thursday sessions, we automatically add you to the distribution for this "Weekly Fireside." AND AGAIN TO YOU "FIRST-TIMERS" THIS WEEK, "Welcome"... :) We heartily enjoyed your visit and participation. We really "fire up" with what members bring to the discussions, and we hope to see more of you.... Note that for any reason, should you desire to be removed from distribution of this "Weekly Missive," just drop us a line and we will comply with your wishes "post- haste". Time: Every Thursday Night at 11pm ET in the Golden Gates Room with Hosts GFH Amy, GFS Jayne, GFS TEG and GFS Jim and our many faithful friends :) 04/06/2000
- Nurse and Spy, the Story of Sarah Edmonds - part of the
Women in the Civil War Series We'll See
You Thursday Night..!
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