Monthly Archives: March 2026
‘Vertical files’ have varying values
Published March 2, 2026
The Southern California Genealogical Society, an organization that’s been a stalwart in the Los Angeles area for decades, recently put out the word that its large volume of so-called vertical files would not be moved when it changes to a smaller library site.The society was allowing interested researcher to have files of their choice but …
For Sale
The Best of "Roots & Branches", Fifth Edition published July 2017, edited by Terri J. Bridgwater.
It contains a selection of columns from Beidler’s award-winning newspaper column (currently published in the Altoona Mirror), which is the only syndicated newspaper column on genealogy in Pennsylvania.
The book can be ordered online, or purchased directly from Jim when he speaks at a conference.