Beyond the Page: Oral Histories in Genealogical Research | Geneva Gillis
July 18, 2024 7:00 pm ET – sponsored by the Haldimand-Norfolk Branch
When you find yourself conducting genealogical research in the archives, you make use of many paper resources. These may include family files, maps, newspapers, and even yearbooks. But what if you could listen to your ancestor, or hear someone else mention growing up with them?
This talk will explore the growing number of oral histories that Haldimand Museums have been conducting and collecting and how to access and use them in your genealogical research. Learn what is available in our archives, and what is on the horizon for audio-visual materials.
Geneva Gillis
Geneva Gillis is a Curator with Haldimand Museums at the Cayuga Heritage Centre. She holds a Masters in History from McMaster University, a Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Information Studies at the University of Toronto. Geneva has over 8 years of experience in both archives and museums and continuously seeks to research, preserve, and share the invaluable local histories of Ontario throughout her work.
