Rachel Shaw, MLIS
Professional Genealogist
Rachel Shaw, MLIS
Professional Genealogist
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Professional Genealogist
I have been researching my family history since 2010 when my kids were young and I realized how little I knew about where we came from.
I was immediately hooked!
Learning about my ancestors’ lives reveals how deeply the past informs the present. Telling their stories helps me feel more grounded in my own life—a delightful side effect!
Grandma Meredith's Letter to Santa
Grandma Meredith's Letter to Santa
This letter to Santa was written by my great grandmother Meredith when she was almost 7 years old.
I love how she dives right into "this year Santa" and then an adult probably suggested she add some traditional letter writing niceties: "How are you? I am well."
Me and Grandma Meredith 1976
Me and Grandma Meredith 1976
"A Lonely Widower's Promise," the article I wrote for the Ohio Genealogical Society linked below is about Meredith's great grand uncle David Morgan.
Published Articles
A Lonely Widower's Promise - OGSQ v65 n2.pdfCalifornia Nugget article - Prudence Beamish.pdfEducation
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Formal Education
Bachelor's in History, UC Santa Cruz
Masters in Library and Information Science, San Jose State
Paralegal Certificate, Boston University
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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