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Subject: [PABRADFO] Fw: [NEBRHeritage-L] Ancestors -New Series Coming to PBS-
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 17:31:24 -0400

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Subject: [NEBRHeritage-L] Ancestors -New Series Coming to PBS-


> New Series Coming to PBS-
> Available June 2000
>
> The Episodes | At-a-Glance | When Can I See Ancestors?
>
> Ancestors returns for a second season with thirteen new episodes, a new
> host, and a new focus the world of family history records. Shot on
location
> around the world each episode weaves expert instruction with moving
personal
> stories. Ancestors shows viewers how to find and use a wide variety of
> records for family history research.
>
> Companion print, video and online materials provide family historians with
> additional opportunities to learn Ahow-to@ improve their family history
> research skills.
>
>
> Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television - Provo, Utah, in cooperation
with
> Wisteria Pictures, Inc.
> PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT
> www.kbyu.org/press
> The contents of this media kit, as well as additional color images, video
> clips and audio clips, are available in the KBYU ONLINE PRESS ROOM. These
> copyrighted materials may be used in print, broadcast or online
publications
> for the purpose of promoting Ancestors or assisting with family history
> research instruction, provided the materials are credited as follows.
>
> Made available courtesy of ANCESTORS/KBYU (c) 2000. All rights reserved.
>
> WEB SITE
> In addition to summaries and video clips of each broadcast episode,
> ANCESTORS ONLINE offers advice from experts, genealogical forms, a
> state-by-state guide to family history resources, and links to other
> important family history sites. Visitors may post research tips, fill out
> genealogical forms such as pedigree charts, and even order Ancestors
> products. Local broadcast dates and times will also be available.
>
> COMPANION BOOKS
> Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site.
>
> ANCESTORS: A Guide to Discovery - Key Principles and Processes of Family
> History Research by Jim Tyrrell, published by Ancestral Quest, helps users
> understand and apply the principles of the research process. Includes
> extensive illustrations, expert commentary, a resource guide, and
> reproducible forms and activities. 95 pages.
>
> In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and
> Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History, by Megan Smolenyak,
> published by Adams Media Corporation, tells the true stories of amazing
> luck, unexpected kindness and unusual serendipity encountered by
individuals
> as they pursue their family history. 242 pages.
>
> EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS
> Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site.
>
> ONLINE TEACHER'S GUIDE
> Using each of the broadcast episodes as a starting point, the Ancestors
> Teacher's Guide offers lessons adaptable to a variety of subjects. Each
> lesson consists of educational objectives, key concepts and student
> activities. Handouts, charts and worksheets are included. The guide also
> introduces new vocabulary and research skills that are applicable beyond
> family history. For use with students in grades 7-12 and community
education
> programs.
>
> INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MODULES
> Ancestors: The Research Process is designed for use in any teaching
> situation. Twenty-six segments model the five key research steps that
> successful family historians follow.
>
> WEB COURSES
> The Ancestors Web Courses offer solid instruction on a variety of family
> history research topics delivered via the Internet. Users may select
lessons
> best suited to their research experience and needs. Offered for personal
> enrichment by the Brigham Young University Division of Continuing
Education.
>
> HOME VIDEO
> Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site.
>
> The broadcast series is available on videocassette either as a boxed set
or
> as individual episodes. For home or educational use.
>
> CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
> Content development assistance provided by the Family History Department
of
> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Federation of
> Genealogical Societies, and Brigham Young University.
>
> FUNDING
> Major funding provided by Ancestral Quest, the George S. and Dolores Doré
> Eccles Foundation, and Brigham Young University with additional support
from
> U.S. Bank. Ancestral Quest, Inc. has been dedicated to the quest for
family
> history since 1947. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation is
> dedicated to improving the welfare of mankind and enriching the quality of
> life and learning.
>
> PRODUCERS
> Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television, a PBS member station owned and
> operated by Brigham Young University, in cooperation with Wisteria
Pictures,
> Inc., a creator of documentary, dramatic and educational media for
> theatrical, broadcast or online distribution.
>
> CONTACT
> Diena Simmons
> KBYU Television
> 2000 Ironton Blvd.
> Provo, Utah 84606
> tel: 801/378-8450
> fax: 801/378-8478
>
>
>
>
> Korene L. Clopine-Seaman
> Custom Computer Systems, LLC
> fax (707) 982-0646
>
>
>
>

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