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Crossing the Pond

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

Crossing the Pond

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The final part in our geneaology series. A vast number of immigrants came to America from Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Border changes, language differences, political considerations, and exotic-sounding surnames often complicate the search for Austrian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European ancestors. Traditional methods and online resources for tracking ancestors both in the United States and the old country will be discussed, as well as techniques for overcoming some of the most common obstacles and problems faced during the research process.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)


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Historical Society of Pennsylvania



The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.

HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a member, visit us at www.hsp.org.