Wichita Genealogical Society

12/13/2025

Early censuses can feel confusing, but they’re full of hidden information.
In this video, I walk through how the tick marks in the 1840 census can help you find missing relatives and make sense of your family’s household.

The 1840 U.S. census doesn’t list every person by name — but it still holds valuable clues.In this video, I explain how to read the tick marks in the 1840 ce...

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is a perfect reminder that family history isn’t just names and dates—it’s the stories, recipes, and traditions that bring us together year after year. May your day be filled with good food, warm company, and conversations that spark a little curiosity in your loved ones to explore their roots, too.

However you celebrate, We hope your holiday is full of gratitude and great memories!

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

Have you heard the news? Apparently Ancestry is rolling out full text search to some users. I don't have it yet. Do you?
Check out this video by the Formidable Genealogist for more information.
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11/17/2025

Genealogy is more than names on a chart. It's the story of your people. In this video, I'll break down what genealogy really is... and why discovering your roots is so powerful.

11/15/2025

I recently acquired two antique documents written in another language. I scanned them at the Memory Lab then uploaded them to chat gpt. Check out the results.

11/10/2025

11/08/2025

Learn how to preserve your family’s stories, scrapbooks, and bound materials using the CZUR ET24 Pro, a high-speed book and document scanner available in the Memory Lab at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kansas.

In this video, you’ll see how the CZUR uses smart curve-flattening technology and overhead scanning to capture crisp, glare-free images of books, photo albums, certificates, and more—without damaging delicate materials. You’ll also discover how to save and organize your scans into searchable PDFs for easy sharing and archiving.

The Memory Lab was made possible through donations from the Wichita Genealogical Society and its members, who are dedicated to helping the community safeguard personal and family history.

Learn how to preserve your family’s stories, scrapbooks, and bound materials using the CZUR ET24 Pro, a high-speed book and document scanner available in the...

11/08/2025

Discover how easy it is to digitize your cherished photos with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W, one of the key tools available at the Memory Lab inside the Research Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kansas.

In this video, we’ll show you how the FastFoto quickly scans stacks of old photographs—saving both time and memories.

The Memory Lab was made possible through donations from the Wichita Genealogical Society and its members, helping our community preserve family history for generations to come.

Discover how easy it is to digitize your cherished photos with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W, one of the key tools available at the Memory Lab inside the Resear...

11/08/2025

Discover how easy it is to digitize your cherished photos with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W, one of the key tools available at the Memory Lab inside the Research Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kansas.

In this video, we’ll show you how the FastFoto quickly scans stacks of old photographs—saving both time and memories.

The Memory Lab was made possible through donations from the Wichita Genealogical Society and its members, helping our community preserve family history for generations to come.

Discover how easy it is to digitize your cherished photos with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W, one of the key tools available at the Memory Lab inside the Resear...

11/08/2025

Discover the Memory Lab located inside the Edward & Elizabeth Burns Historical Research Pavilion at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita, Kansas.
This space was made possible through the generosity of the Wichita Genealogical Society and its members. The equipment featured in this video helps preserve family history by converting photos, slides, books, and documents into digital formats. Visit the library to learn how you can start preserving your memories today!