Finding Treasure in the Archives

If you've never worked in an archive, that first visit may feel a little daunting. But archives aren't just for professional or academic scholars, they are open to everyone and can open up doors for your family history. This webinar will be presented from two perspectives, an archivist and a user. Kate Dietrick, archivist for the Berman Jewish Archives will prepare you for what you can expect when you visit the archives and advise you on how to plan for your visit so you use your time wisely. Susan Weinberg, author and genealogist, will share the experience of a user of both the MN Historical Society and the Jewish Archives and the treasures she discovered on individuals and the broader Jewish community while doing research for her book, We Spoke Jewish.

Kate Dietrick has been the Archivist for the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries for…