Fold3 Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye," Fall Family History Event, and "We Want Your Yearbooks" [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - October 26, 2024 Fold3 Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye," Fall Family History Event, and "We Want Your Yearbooks" [Virtual Programs Mindy]Fold3 Library Edition for Power Users Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZUucOquqjgqGtK159Szujp7R2K9Tv5SGIDE/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/-yxnFuRbWpajMfo74eHERd5aKZXVcXjxcdvngMlxtFo=376> Fold3 provides online access to military records, including the stories, photos, and relevant personal documents. Discover advanced strategies for using Fold3 as you uncover the accounts of men and women who served in the armed forces. Find registration details and other information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flmpublicprograms/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/ipL3jJTTMzztcwR2aC2geh8oxgddKUy6V-GlFt6op7U=376>. ________________________________ [Closing announcement]Library of Michigan November Closings The Library of Michigan will be closed for multiple holidays throughout the month of November: * Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day) * Saturday - Monday, November 9-11 (Veterans Day) * Thursday - Saturday, November 28-30 (Thanksgiving) ________________________________ "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" by Norman Zadoorian On Saturday, October 12 the Library of Michigan welcomed friends and family of industrial photographer Norman Zadoorian to celebrate the opening of "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" exhibit in the Library's Lake Erie room. A long-time photographer for Detroit Edison (now DTE Energy), Norman's photos offer unique glimpses of mid-century Detroit from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s.To complement the photograph collection, award-winning Michigan author Michael Zadoorian<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.michaelzadoorian.com%2F/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/1BYaoKquIkhbGiM4g14vLfAZH2F7yGOI5g2_4X6h4ak=376> (Norman's son) has provided essays and commentary to go along with many of the exhibit's images. Learn more about "The Searching Eye" exhibit by reading the press release announcement<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fabout%2Flibrary-press-releases%2Fphoto-exhibit-showcases-unique-images-of-mid-century-detroit/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/qD_R90mempmZ5ZGhahHCwsKKjyGYyNKroa75e2pbzro=376>. The display will run from October 12 through December 20 and is available to view during Librar. Special thank you to Michael Zadoorian for his collaboration the development of the exhibit. To see additional images not included in the exhibit, visit Michael's social media accounts for periodic postings: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelZadoorianAuthor/<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMichaelZadoorianAuthor%2F/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/e_HVZJY6-buCmItGXylOJdm4ZeKJz52BVmyUyO1cEJY=376> * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelzadoorian/<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmichaelzadoorian%2F/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/BlCFMjAv19_u2fh4sM1DdRUC8ZGBe42vcfEMbOHBgs8=376> [Searching Eye Norman Zadoorian] October 12 opening of "The Searching Eye" photography exhibit in the Library of Michigan's Lake Erie Room. ________________________________ 2024 MGC Fall Family History Event with Angie Bush, MS The Library of Michigan is again partnering with the Michigan Genealogical Council<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2F/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/bsYv_J2S0cIIS9N1c8Fbi2RQoZYZ5A23SVoVD4Azvfs=376> and the Archives of Michigan<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Farchivesofmi/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/B0KjrjjogFt7UMYDRYKtrbtfsL9g4N2w1xNtS4-MstE=376> to present the 2024 Fall Family History Event<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2Fevent%2F2024-mgc-fall-family-history-event-with-angie-bush-ms%2F/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/J_2hL5FcPJ2ytWvrFwueruwik79DyO4WqWggtD6bp2I=376> on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Participants will enjoy sessions from keynote speaker Angie Bush, MS as well as Library of Michigan Law Reference Librarian Eric Kennedy and Archives of Michigan Senior Archivist Kris Rzepczynski. In addition to the full day of sessions on November 16, registered attendees may also participate in a research lock-in at the Library and Archives during the evening of Friday, November 15. Look for a complete schedule and registration information on the Michigan Genealogical Council website at: MiMGC.org<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2F/2/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/qAeNzUcAX3SBHgOu8LLVc3A0LqpStISeuS1O-u7WTcU=376>. [Angie Bush Fall Family History Event] Angie Bush, MS and Fall Family History Event Lock-In ________________________________ "We Want Your Yearbooks" Campaign Continues On The "We Want Your Yearbooks<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fabout%2Fmake-a-gift/1/01010192c9f552cc-3bda6737-9d12-4380-af6d-c610e69502b4-000000/HoX7hpWd_117yd0Dnp4Llgxfn-NU6_D1VD_L6Coz1QM=376>" campaign is plugging away at building a comprehensive collection of Michigan high school, college/university, and vocational school yearbooks at the Library of Michigan. We continue to receive responses from libraries, historical organizations, and individuals from across the state (and beyond!) who have graciously contributed yearbooks to us. Help spread the word about the "We Want Your Yearbooks" project as there are still plenty of areas of Michigan that need to represented in the yearbook collection. 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