Paleography: Handwriting Studies for Genealogy

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Handwritten manuscripts are a way of life in archival and genealogical research.  Some are easy to read, some not so much.  This lecture will introduce you to common types of handwriting from the middle ages and share ideas on how to read and analyze difficult-to-read handwriting.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.