| When: | Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7 PM (EDT) |
| Where: | Virtual meeting via Zoom |
| Title: | Genealogy Strategies: Memorable Moments in the Life of Bob Hope, An American Icon |
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On June 20, 2023, the Bucks County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a free evening lecture as part of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP). This lecture is free and open to the public. Have a fun evening at GRIP and enjoy following the life of an American icon through the eyes of a genealogist. Few people realize that this English born actor and comedian had roots in Cleveland, Ohio. Learn how genealogical records, i.e., immigration records, vital records, government resources, ship manifests, manuscripts, photos, newspapers, etc., found at local and national repositories help to bring this man to life. Enjoy learning information that you may not have known before. You are guaranteed to leave with laughter in your heart and a smile on your face. |
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| Speaker: |
Deborah Abbott, Ph.D. |
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Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D., is a genealogist and lecturer specializing in research methodology as well as African American research. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research (IGHR) at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and currently serves as the Cleveland District Trustee for the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS). She is the immediate past-president of the African-American Genealogical Society, Cleveland, Ohio (AAGS) and a retired professor of Counseling from Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland. Dr. Abbott holds both the Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education degrees from Tuskegee University (Alabama) and the Ph.D. degree from Kent State University (Ohio). |
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| Registration: |
Click here to register for this free presentation. |
