Do you need assistance tracing family hist ory\, studying immigration\, and researching demographics in Rhode Island?
\nRI State Archives staff will share tips\, resources\, and strateg ies\, and answer your questions about getting started with researching you r family history! This presentation will include an introduction to the RI State Archives collection\, how it is the perfect stop for your research\ , provide \;examples of vital records in\, review how to use digitized vital records\, and share best practices on how to begin genealogical res earch. Join us and learn how you can conduct research at the Archives from your living room!
\nEmma Holmes is the Assistant Reference Archivis t for the Rhode Island State Archives\, working with researchers from Rhod e Island and around the world to access records. She has been working in p rofessional genealogy\, archives\, and library settings for almost six yea rs\, assisting people who are researching their family\, learning more abo ut history and record collections. She enjoys hearing about people&rsquo\; s stories and helping people to connect their stories with history.
\n< p>Ashley Selima serves as State Archivist for Rhode Island and works with stakeholders throughout the state to ensure proper care and management of public records. She is passionate about universal access to information an d positive user experience in discovery of historic collections. She leads the State Archives Division in planning\, coordinating\, and connecting w ith the community through public events\, assistance\, and outreach. She a lso enjoys hiking the many unique and beautiful spots in the &ldquo\;bigge st little state&rdquo\;\, board games\, and hobby baking.\n\n