1940 US Census Announcement Video

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Family History Library

The 1940 US Census will be released on April 2, 2012 and is being made available for family searches, genealogical work and historical research. A little video was released this week created by FamilySearch to announce this exicting news.

[pause for proud mom moment: My beautiful daughter is featured in this video holding a photo of her Grandma Elaine. Can you guess which one she is?] ;)

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The LDS Family History Library, in conjunction with Archives.com, findmypast.com, and other leading genealogy organizations are requesting our help to digitize the census records so that it will be available to everyone as soon as possible. Find out how to help at the official website http://the1940census.com/.

Excerpt from the website:

The 1940 U.S. Federal Census is the largest, most comprehensive, and most recent record set available that records the names of those who were living in the United States at the time the census was taken.

132 million people were living in the 48 Continental United States in 1940.

Tens of millions of people living in the United States in 1940 are still living today, making this a record set that connects people with recent family records.

Many of these individuals are part of what has been called the Greatest Generation.

Are you in it?

Is someone you love in it?

Find out more here!

B.H. Roberts and Frederick Kesler Diaries Available

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J. Marriott Library, courtesy Marriott Library archives

An exciting announcement has been made by the University of Utah Marriott Library. The personal diaries of two prominent Mormon pioneers, B.H. (Brigham Henry) Roberts and Frederick Kesler have been scanned and printed and are now available to the public! Not only are these diaries available at a very reasonable cost, but the library has also made them available free of charge to read online, through the miracle of internet and PDF. Continue reading →

Flute and Harp Duo Lift Spirits

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Oswald & Goeckeritz

“Have you had your music today?” That is what Tamara Oswald, (harp) and Jeannine Goeckeritz, (flute) ask their viewers in their new series of videos released on YouTube. In this video, they perform the beloved classic Londonderry Air – “Danny Boy”, arranged by Sam Cardon, from their CD ~ Chanson ~ Music of Light, Peace and Relaxation. Filmed above the city in a peaceful rooftop garden on the LDS Conference Center, this piece was a beloved favorite of the late President Gordon B. Hinckley who’s vision and example inspired generations Continue reading →

Calgary Gets Their Angel

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courtesy ottawacitizen.com

At sunrise on Thursday January 12, 2012, a traditional golden Angel Moroni statue was placed atop the new Latter-day Saint (Mormon) temple being built in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Despite being a very cold morning, many locals came out to watch the event. The video shared here makes a special keepsake! The Calgary Alberta Temple is slated for completion in Fall 2012. The public will be welcomed to attend a free Open House which usually lasts for one week before the formal dedication. (dates yet to be announced). In the meantime, Congratulations to the people of Calgary for getting their Angel! – MoSop

Credits: Video created by -jamietaki   /   Music – “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing” performed by Sufjan Stevens, Songs For Christmas

This post was featured in the Deseret News on 1/18/2012

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