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Reading Old Handwriting from the Sixteenth to Nineteenth Centuries

Online

Family researchers often talk about the difficulties reading old handwriting and deciphering old documents. In this presentation, genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will show examples of earlier styles of writing in written materials such as letters and official documents, as well as the techniques for reading them.

A Zoom link to attend will be sent when you register. This event will not be recorded.

Related Info Guide: Genealogy

Date:: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time:: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Audience:: For Adults
Audience:: For Seniors
Categories:: Genealogy & Local History
Online event: This is an online event. A Zoom link to attend will be sent when you register.
: Programs and events at Winnipeg Public Library are always free.

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