Rachel Shaw, MLIS
Professional Genealogist
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My passion for family history was ignited when I started learning more my maternal line. My 2nd and 3rd great grandmothers faced so many hardships but they survived well enough that I am here today. (See my article from the California Genealogical Society's California Nugget: "Prudence Beamish Oaks: An Independent Woman").
Learning about these women and sharing their stories with my family helped us realize how much our past informs our present. There are so many untold stories just waiting to be revealed. I'd love to be part of your journey of discovery.
Copy of California Nugget article - Prudence Beamish.pdfEducation
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Formal Education
Bachelor's in History
Masters in Library and Information Science
Paralegal Certificate
Genealogical Training
My genealogical education is ongoing through watching webinars, listening to podcasts, and reading books & articles. Courses and institutes include:
ProGen Study Groups, Cohort 33
GRIP Genealogy Institute: Essential Tools and Strategies for African American Research
National Genealogical Society's American Genealogical Studies (AGS): The Basics
Memberships
Association of Professional Genealogists
Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group
California Genealogical Society
National Genealogical Society
American Association of Law Librarians
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