Program Materials 2026

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Meeting Materials 2026

January 2026: ‘The American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress’ 

With speaker Shannon Combs-Bennett, you will learn about an amazing collection of digital items in the American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress. Take a tour of the site from your own home and learn how this collection can aid your research.

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February 2026: ‘A House Divided: Research in the Civil War. Part I’ 

With speaker Michael L. Strauss, AG, this two-part lecture examines the extensive military and civilian records—including service files, pensions, and draft registrations—used to trace soldiers, sailors, and marines on both sides of the American Civil War. Participants will gain in-depth strategies for navigating these genealogical materials to uncover the personal and historical narratives of ancestors impacted by the conflict between 1861 and 1865.

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Updated 21 February 2026