Marian Pierre-Louis
@marianpl.bsky.social
House Historian, Genealogist, Pre-1800 New England gravestones, photography. Public Speaker. And birds. Can't forget birds.
https://www.marianpierrelouis.com/
https://www.marianpierrelouis.com/
Useful to genealogists, local historians and house historians too!
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Useful to Journalists,
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Useful to more than 2 million people a day.
Collections growing at 150TBytes/day
@internetarchive
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November 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Useful to genealogists, local historians and house historians too!
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When a bound volume of #1920s newspapers got wet, we froze it to prevent mould developing until we had the time and space to dry it out properly. As the wet pages felt slightly tacky we had to interleave them with dry sheets, so they wouldn’t all stick together in the freezer.
#EYAConservation
#EYAConservation
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
When a bound volume of #1920s newspapers got wet, we froze it to prevent mould developing until we had the time and space to dry it out properly. As the wet pages felt slightly tacky we had to interleave them with dry sheets, so they wouldn’t all stick together in the freezer.
#EYAConservation
#EYAConservation
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University of Iowa Center for the Book fosters annual kozo tree harvest for Japanese-style paper 📜
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This special paper is used to preserve the Constitution — and it's made in Coralville.
Every fall in Coralville, the University of Iowa's Center for the Book hosts one of only two mulberry harvests by universities in the country. The ancient Japanese tradition remains a key to preservin...
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November 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
University of Iowa Center for the Book fosters annual kozo tree harvest for Japanese-style paper 📜
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Happy Saturday - time for this week's crème de la crème via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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This week's crème de la crème - November 29, 2025 - Genealogy à la carte
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsHow to decipher the secret codes to quickly find microfilmed vital records for B.C. by Linda Yip on Past Presence. The Loyalist Gazette by Brian Mc...
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November 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Happy Saturday - time for this week's crème de la crème via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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5 Ways Homeowners Can Help Save Historic Houses - northeasthousehistorian.com/5-ways-homeo...
#HouseHistory #LocalHistory #Preservation #Genealogy
#HouseHistory #LocalHistory #Preservation #Genealogy
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
5 Ways Homeowners Can Help Save Historic Houses - northeasthousehistorian.com/5-ways-homeo...
#HouseHistory #LocalHistory #Preservation #Genealogy
#HouseHistory #LocalHistory #Preservation #Genealogy
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#Ireland #genealogy #HistoricalRecords
'The platform includes a map-based search tool and a genealogical database of almost 7,000 names, enabling users to explore the stories of those who worked within, or were connected to, Ireland’s transport network.'
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'The platform includes a map-based search tool and a genealogical database of almost 7,000 names, enabling users to explore the stories of those who worked within, or were connected to, Ireland’s transport network.'
www.irishcentral.com/roots/geneal...
Ireland's historical transport records now available online
Over 166,000 pages of transport records, dating back to the 19th century, have been digitised and are now publicly accessible.
www.irishcentral.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#Ireland #genealogy #HistoricalRecords
'The platform includes a map-based search tool and a genealogical database of almost 7,000 names, enabling users to explore the stories of those who worked within, or were connected to, Ireland’s transport network.'
www.irishcentral.com/roots/geneal...
'The platform includes a map-based search tool and a genealogical database of almost 7,000 names, enabling users to explore the stories of those who worked within, or were connected to, Ireland’s transport network.'
www.irishcentral.com/roots/geneal...
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Last call! Applications for the 2026 APG Fellowship close 15 November 2025.
APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last call! Applications for the 2026 APG Fellowship close 15 November 2025.
APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
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"Finding Your Roots" Returns for a New Season. To see the celebrity guest roster for Season 12 and watch the new season trailer, click this link: buff.ly/tTwMC2L #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
'Finding Your Roots' Season 12: America Ferrera Is Shocked to Learn This Filmmaker Is Family in New Trailer
Lizzy Caplan, Wiz Khalifa, Spike Lee, Flea, and more are scheduled for the new season.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"Finding Your Roots" Returns for a New Season. To see the celebrity guest roster for Season 12 and watch the new season trailer, click this link: buff.ly/tTwMC2L #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
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Looking forward to giving my first presentation with Legacy Family Tree Webinars this Wednesday at 2pm NZDT - free on the day and the week following, register here: familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find... #genealogy
Finding your family's footprints in Ireland - Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Discovering exactly where your Irish ancestors hailed from can be a tricky exercise, especially with the lack of 19th century census returns. However, there is an...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Looking forward to giving my first presentation with Legacy Family Tree Webinars this Wednesday at 2pm NZDT - free on the day and the week following, register here: familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find... #genealogy
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The 2026 APG Fellowship is your chance to take genealogy abroad! A funded opportunity to grow your skills and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The 2026 APG Fellowship is your chance to take genealogy abroad! A funded opportunity to grow your skills and pursue a project outside your country of residence.
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
Members can apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...
#APG #Genealogy
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MyHeritage DNA test is now just $29 until November 9, 2025. TIP: Buy the test kit while it's on sale. But wait until January to mail it. That's when 100% of the tests will be done through Whole Genome Sequencing. buff.ly/fQYOmTV #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
DNA Test - Uncover Your Ethnic Origins & Ancestry - MyHeritage - MyHeritage
Discover your roots with MyHeritage. DNA testing reveals both your ancestry and ethnicity. Learn more about your family history and genetics. Order your DNA test kit now.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
MyHeritage DNA test is now just $29 until November 9, 2025. TIP: Buy the test kit while it's on sale. But wait until January to mail it. That's when 100% of the tests will be done through Whole Genome Sequencing. buff.ly/fQYOmTV #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy
Access Free online directories for the City of Lynn, Massachusetts 188-1974! northeasthousehistorian.com/lynn-city-di... #genealogy #LocalHistory #HouseHistory #LynnMA
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Access Free online directories for the City of Lynn, Massachusetts 188-1974! northeasthousehistorian.com/lynn-city-di... #genealogy #LocalHistory #HouseHistory #LynnMA
Looking for New England #maps? Here's a great (free) source for you! northeasthousehistorian.com/online-new-e... #genealogy #HouseHistory #History
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Looking for New England #maps? Here's a great (free) source for you! northeasthousehistorian.com/online-new-e... #genealogy #HouseHistory #History
House History Research: 3 Tips for Determining if Your House Was Moved northeasthousehistorian.com/3-tips-for-d... #HouseHistory #HistoricHouses #OldHouses
October 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
House History Research: 3 Tips for Determining if Your House Was Moved northeasthousehistorian.com/3-tips-for-d... #HouseHistory #HistoricHouses #OldHouses
Need something to do this weekend? Head to Boston for the South End Historical Society House Tour! www.southendhistoricalsociety.org/housetour/ #history #HistoricHouses #HouseTour #genealogy
October 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Need something to do this weekend? Head to Boston for the South End Historical Society House Tour! www.southendhistoricalsociety.org/housetour/ #history #HistoricHouses #HouseTour #genealogy
For Revolutionary War-era research geeks, this is very exciting! 🙂"Archaeology Team Brings 586 Charlestown Fire Claims Back to Life"
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Archaeology Team Brings 586 Charlestown Fire Claims Back to Life
In 1776, more than 450 families filed claims totaling £117,882 for homes, land, and possessions destroyed when British troops set fire to the town.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
For Revolutionary War-era research geeks, this is very exciting! 🙂"Archaeology Team Brings 586 Charlestown Fire Claims Back to Life"
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Researching a house in Sterling, MA? Here's how to find the property card for your house! northeasthousehistorian.com/how-to-find-... #HouseHistory #SterlingMA #LocalHistory
How to Find Property Cards in Sterling, MA - The Northeast House Historian
Property Cards are a great way to jump start your house history research. They provide an overview of your house with information such as the...
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September 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Researching a house in Sterling, MA? Here's how to find the property card for your house! northeasthousehistorian.com/how-to-find-... #HouseHistory #SterlingMA #LocalHistory
Need #Connecticut (#CT) land records? Use this at-a-glance guide to see what is available online. northeasthousehistorian.com/connecticut/... #genealogy #HouseHistory #LocalHistory
September 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Need #Connecticut (#CT) land records? Use this at-a-glance guide to see what is available online. northeasthousehistorian.com/connecticut/... #genealogy #HouseHistory #LocalHistory
Learn How to Research the History of Your House – Free Talk in Sterling, MA! tinyurl.com/yv3x78jm #genealogy #HouseHistory #LocalHistory #IfTheseWallsCouldTalk #SterlingMA
Learn How to Research the History of Your House – Free Talk in Sterling, MA - The Northeast House Historian
Ever wondered who built your house or how it changed over time? 🏠 Join me in Sterling on Sept 25, 2025 at the Conant Public Library for a free talk: 10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House. ...
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September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Learn How to Research the History of Your House – Free Talk in Sterling, MA! tinyurl.com/yv3x78jm #genealogy #HouseHistory #LocalHistory #IfTheseWallsCouldTalk #SterlingMA
Join me in Central Massachusetts on Thurs, Sept 25 at 6pm. I'm presenting “10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Sterling.” There will be great resources to get started researching your own house.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Join me in Central Massachusetts on Thurs, Sept 25 at 6pm. I'm presenting “10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Sterling.” There will be great resources to get started researching your own house.
Info sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hou... #genealogy #househistory
Info sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hou... #genealogy #househistory
New to house history research? Start here: every Norfolk County, MA town guide in one place. ➜ northeasthousehistorian.com/norfolk-coun...
September 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New to house history research? Start here: every Norfolk County, MA town guide in one place. ➜ northeasthousehistorian.com/norfolk-coun...
Love this carving!
Gravestone of Dorothy Walker, 1804, at Brookfield Cemetery in Brookfield, Massachusetts. Carved by the unidentified so-called “Greek Girl Carver.”
August 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Love this carving!
This was a fantastic presentation by Ari Wilkins. Still free til next Wednesday. Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH! familytreewebinars.com/webinar/top-... #genealogy
Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH! - Legacy Family Tree Webinars
This presentation will discuss all of the newspaper websites that you must include in your genealogy research! This lecture will discuss: • Newspapers.com •...
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August 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This was a fantastic presentation by Ari Wilkins. Still free til next Wednesday. Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH! familytreewebinars.com/webinar/top-... #genealogy
Interested in researching the history of your house? Start here! northeasthousehistorian.com/getting-star... #househistory #genealogy
Getting Started - The Northeast House Historian
Are you interested in learning about your house and the people who used to live in it? House history research can be done on any house but because of the availability of records, houses built in 1950 ...
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August 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Interested in researching the history of your house? Start here! northeasthousehistorian.com/getting-star... #househistory #genealogy
The Top 10 Places to Find Old Photos of Your House (USA) - northeasthousehistorian.com/the-top-10-p... #househistory #genealogy
The Top 10 Places to Find Old Photos of Your House - The Northeast House Historian
One of the most fun aspects of researching the history of your house is viewing old photos of it from yesteryear. Old photos can reveal...
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August 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Top 10 Places to Find Old Photos of Your House (USA) - northeasthousehistorian.com/the-top-10-p... #househistory #genealogy