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Working With the Meyers-Orts Gazetteer
Presented by Debra Hoffman and Gunter Schanzenbacher
The Meyers-Orts und Verhehrs Lexicon des Deutsche Reiches will be examined in detail. The workshop will cover the history of the gazetteer and discuss the fraktur typeface. Hands-on exercises will be provided and discussed to provide the attendees with a working familiarity with the gazetteer. Self-study examples will also be provided. Additionally, the latest tools for using Meyers-Orts will be covered. Attend this workshop and learn how to effectively use one of the most important gazetteers for German research and learn the exciting new developments in how to effectively use it.
Debra Hoffman
Specializing in Maryland and German research, Debra A. Hoffman is a professional genealogist and the owner of Hoffman Genealogical Services. She has a certificate in Family History from Brigham Young University and serves on the boards of several genealogical societies, including the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society.
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Date: March 17, 2017
Time: 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Laurel, Maryland