Program Description:
Did you know that the Allen County Public library has the second largest genealogical library collection in the United States and that much of its holdings can be accessed online? That’s why the 2025 IAJGS (International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies) conference will be in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Curt Witcher, the Manager of the Genealogy Center, will explore with us the international holdings and datafiles at the library, emphasizing those of interest for Jewish research. He will detail how to access them remotely and how to plan a research trip there.

Bio:

Curt Witcher is the Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library, managing the widely acclaimed Genealogy Center. A former president of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society, he serves on several Indiana State historical and genealogical boards and committees, including on the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society board of directors. He has been honored and recognized by many genealogical organizations with highly prestigious awards.