Barbara Mathews

Barbara Mathews

@bmathewz.bsky.social

Genealogist

213 Followers 196 Following 8 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

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Register for Family History Hill Day on 15 April 2026 The Records Preservation and Access Coalition brings together genealogy and family history advocates from across the country. Join us for our annual advocacy day on Capitol Hill on 15 April 2026.  …

Join fellow genealogists in Washington DC on 15 April 2026 for Family History Hill Day when we advocate for NARA funding.

www.recordsadvocate.org/register-for...

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Advocacy

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Why Genealogists Are So Divided About Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Finding Your Roots: The Uncomfortable Truth About Bias in Our Community - Genealogy Bargains Author’s Note: I want to be transparent that this content – Why Genealogists Are So Divided About Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Finding Your Roots: The

For you consideration, an interesting, and sadly necessary, article by Thomas MacEntee of #Genealogy Bargains about Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Finding Your Roots

genealogybargains.com/why-genealog...

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My Facebook account was also closed by them. Appeal went nowhere. It's been an adjustment for me.

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Heart-breaking.

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Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck

It's fascinating to read about the woman behind the iconic images.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/o...

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Reclaim The Records Year in Review 2025 - Reclaim The Records

Happy New Year, you guys! It's time for our 2025 Year in Review, and a look ahead to 2026 -- what records are going online next?!

www.reclaimtherecords.org/about/year-i...

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I was very moved by my conversation with @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social...

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M:O.R.E. Massachusetts Town Clerks Panel Discussion Join us for a special panel discussion featuring town clerks from four Massachusetts communities as they share insights into their vital role in preserving the historical records that genealogists rel...

If you are doing genealogy research in New England, you already know how central town clerks are to record keeping and preservation. Come join the Massachusett Genealogical Council on Zoom at 7 PM Eastern, Tuesday, April 29th. Registration is required.

www.massgencouncil.org/post/massach...

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#genealogy

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Don’t hide out. We’ve all got to do something, no matter how small. Make phone calls, donate money to democratic candidates and/or groups that now need money, join marches, donate food—- SO many ways, big and small, to resist.

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There is nothing to match that good feeling we get when snuggling babies.

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Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2025.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

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There IS a left-wing agenda, and it’s to prioritize compassion over greed. Kindness isn't a limited resource.

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Great to connect with you. ♥️

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I've decided to re-read Asimov's first Foundation novel. It's been 40+ years since I first read it and things are getting a bit vague in my mind.

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The Demanding Genealogist -- Home Family history research hooked me in 1984. As a shower gift to my brother's future wife, I decided to fill in a family history book from the local bookstore. I filled in a pedigree chart back to the.....

Following my friends over to a musk-less platform for #genealogy and #familyhistory and kindness and niceness.

www.demandinggenealogist.com

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