West Florida Genealogical Society Meeting Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 Place: West Florida Genealogy Library. 5740 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 850-494-7373 Time: 10:00 AM Topic: Freedmen’s Bureau Speaker: Diane Richard Pre-recorded as a national webinar, this program will cover creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau, what the bureau did, records associated with it, and where to find them. The Bureau was established to assist disadvantaged people, black and white, and issued rations and clothing, operated hospitals and refugee camps, and supervised labor contracts. There is a good chance that anyone’s post-Civil War southern ancestor might be found in records of the Freedmen’s Bureau. Diane Richard is a professional genealogist, owner of Mosaic Research with 26 years’ experience. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, an editor of UPFRONT with NGS and of the blog for the National Genealogical Society. There will be a handout. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available at 9:45. Meeting begins at 10:00. Contact Charlotte Schipman 850-477-7166 cschipman@mac.com