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Kenneth Marks

@marksology.bsky.social

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Ancestor hunter, former software executive. Newspaper research fanatic. My 4 Published Genealogy Books at https://tinyurl.com/bdf3penp https://theancestorhunt.com

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 14d

Ever wondered where your ancestors stayed when traveling for business or visiting family,?

Hotel guest lists — once a regular newspaper feature — can help you trace their movements and uncover surprising details about their lives.

Check out this week's GEM of the WEEK!

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 15d

Brand NEW! The Newspaper Keyword Compendium is here.

Over 5,000 real newspaper keywords — all in one place.

I am excited to share this with you.

Find out how to get better search results at buff.ly/g3qlEUC #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 27

Memes and More at buff.ly/7wfmQwQ #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 27

New England States Online Historical Photos Research - Updated

Looking for photos of your ancestors or their surroundings? New online photo archives have been added (450 collections).

Check out these Free Online Historical Photo Databases, many of which are searchable.

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 26

Memes and More at buff.ly/7wfmQwQ #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 26

Southern States Online Historical Photos Research

Looking for photos of your ancestors or their surroundings? New online photo archives have been added (1,295 total collections).

Check out these Free Online Historical Photo Databases, many of which are searchable.

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 26

Introducing the Research Guide Bundle!

Ready to take your newspaper research to the next level?

✅ One-time, lifetime access
✅ 26 Guides are ready for you now, with 10 more on the way
✅ Provide markedly improved research results.

Explore the full bundle at buff.ly/M4uiqme #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 26

Chronicling America – NEH Announces 2025 Awards to 10 States in the National Digital Newspaper Program

The 2025 award total is $3 million.

Check out the details for each of the 10 states receiving a grant at buff.ly/3UCoK7z #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 25

Memes and More at buff.ly/7wfmQwQ #genealogy

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 25

Mid Atlantic States Online Historical Photos Research

Looking for photos of your ancestors or their surroundings? New online photo archives have been added (705 total collections).

Check out these Free Online Historical Photo Databases, many of which are searchable.

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 22

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 22

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 22

This past week the following additions were made to The Newspaper Research Academy:

Free Resources - 2 New Videos
Research Guides - 3 New
On-Demand Webinars - 1 New

Resources now available totals 87 (49 Free, Subscription - 26 Research Guides, and 12 Webinars)

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 21

Free Online United States Institutional Records - Updated

Here are 3,000 Free Collections for the country, including various types: correctional institutions, poorhouses, sanitariums, asylums, mental hospitals, orphanages, etc.

buff.ly/zLwJZD3 #genealogy

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 21

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 20

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 20

Free Online Mid West States Institutional Records - Updated

Here are 1,035 Free Collections for the region, including various types: correctional institutions, poorhouses, sanitariums, asylums, mental hospitals, orphanages, etc.

buff.ly/klYpUHu #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Free Mississippi High School and College Yearbooks Online

Updated with 14 added schools. There are now links to yearbooks from 178 high schools and colleges. There are middle and elementary school yearbooks as well. A very useful genealogy resource.

buff.ly/jONriQX #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Free Online New England States Institutional Records - Updated

Here are 145 Free Collections for the region, including various types: correctional institutions, poorhouses, sanitariums, asylums, mental hospitals, orphanages, etc.

buff.ly/V2O8qwo #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 18

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 18

Free Tennessee High School and College Yearbooks Online

Updated with 12 added schools. There are now links to yearbooks from 271 high schools and colleges. There are middle and elementary school yearbooks as well. A very useful #genealogy resource.

buff.ly/IReHtZL

Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · Aug 18

Memes and More at buff.ly/uFYu67n #genealogy

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