Presented by Jennifer Holik

Speaker will present remotely / Presentation will be recorded

Contextual records are everywhere, not just in the National Archives! Once you have established what units your service member was in and where they served, it is time to explore unit-level records.

In this program you’ll explore:

• The second part of the research strategy is to piece together your veteran’s story.
• How to add to your timeline of service and expand the narrative.
• Explore various histories, journals, photos, and maps for all the military branches.
• You will learn about the most valuable foundational records to put your service member into context and write a richer story everyone will want to read.

These records help you write the narrative of your stories. They will also help you understand why your veteran was who they were after service, and probably bring up more questions for you to consider.

The Genealogy Program Meeting is a partnership program between Carlsbad City Library and the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. This program features speakers with expertise on various issues relating to genealogy.

The program is held the fourth Tuesday of the month from January through November and is presented in person and virtually.

• Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for social time.
• Presentations, including question-and-answer sessions, are held from 10 – 11:30 a.m.