New Ancestors series to air in June Date: Thursday, April 06, 2000 12:23 PM >Ancestors, the highly successful PBS series, returns in June 2000 with a >new format, thirteen new episodes shot on location around the world, and >the most current information about the quest for family history. After the >first series aired in 1997, viewers asked for a second series with more >specific instruction about researching their roots. The new Ancestors >series rises to the challenge with an exciting new emphasisCthe world of >records. > >The series highlights records that family historians use¯such as >newspapers, immigration records, military records, and the census. Each >episode weaves dramatic personal stories of family history discovery with >expert instruction from the nation's top genealogists and librarians. >Seasoned genealogists will gain as much from these tips as those who have >an interest in family history research but don't yet know where to begin. >FGS and GenTech members who have seen sneak previews have received the new >series with enthusiasm. > >For more information, visit us at www.kbyu.org/ancestors. For press >information on Ancestors, join us online at www.kbyu.org/press or contact >Diena Simmons at KBYU Television: > >Diena Simmons >Director, Program Services >KBYU Television >2000 Ironton Blvd. >Provo, UT 84606 >(801) 378-8450 >(801) 378-8478 >diena_simmons@byu.edu > >Contact your local PBS station for air dates and times in your area. > >