Saturday, 16 May 2026 Meeting, 10 AM

Please note NEW MEETING ADDRESS: 5418 Hill Rd.
Richmond, IL Hill Road is between Route 31/12 and downtown Richmond.

“Using Photography History In Genealogy” Photographs give a direct insight into the past and the lives of individuals portrayed in them. They are a perfect way for genealogists to identify ancestors (from 1839 on) by analyzing physical resemblance, the history of fashions worn, backgrounds, and special occasions depicted. Learn how to help narrow the dates by identifying what photography studios and camera/developing/mounting technologies were used through the history of photography. Explore how to combine photography with other genealogical techniques, and organization. Bring a vintage photograph along, and we can try to identify the range of years taken.

Join us in person with Vicki or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89485759312?pwd=YYUXZw0RGM6gGpGCt7QknOxAqbGtA9.1

Vicki Ruthe Hahn, Owner of Stateline Genealogy Club, LLC, is a Retired Librarian with a BA and MLIS from University of Illinois. An experienced, regional Genealogy Presenter and Consultant, she founded the Beloit Public Library “Stateline Genealogy Club” in 2012 and created the “StatelineGenealogyClub.Wordpress.com” BLOG in 2015. She has a background in history, anthropology, clothing history, research, writing, and teaching. Vicki sorts out mysteries, rediscovers histories, weaves stories, & helps people with local history and their family genealogy, specializing from Central Illinois to Central Wisconsin.

Please note our new email: bigwillgenealogy@yahoo.com

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