Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups, encapsulated in a place and time. Besides providing delicious treats, these recipe books can also be a springboard to genealogical adventure. Join Erin as we traipse over recipes for Ghorabie, Pacific Slope Punch, and Maple Creams in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes as well as a “recipe” for research planning.
On Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 PM genealogist and author Erin Moulton will lead participants through three genealogical case studies in “A Recipe for Success: Finding Women through Community Cookbooks”. This program is virtual, and registration is required to receive a link to the presentation.
Erin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. An incorrigible story lover, Erin is the author of Flutter, Tracing Stars, Chasing the Milky Way, and Keepers of the Labyrinth. In addition to her creative pursuits, Erin has over 12 years of experience tracking down interesting real-life questions at the reference desk and is a librarian and genealogist. She holds a BA from Emerson College, an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University. When she isn’t searching for just the right word or just the right clue, she can be found teaching people of all ages about writing, publishing and research. Visit her online at www.erinemoulton.com.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information or to register for this program, visit the library’s website at library.dover.nh.gov or call (603) 516-6050. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm, Friday - Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sundays 1pm-5pm.
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