November 2010 Archives

Hello All,
Just stopping through to share a wonderful tool with you. Its for history writers everywhere…and it’s FREE!

Emma Wheeler – Black History Chattanooga

Hi Everybody,
Hope you’re enjoying Black History Month in Chattanooga! I’m very excited because NewsChannel9 in Chattanooga contacted me about using excerpts from African Americans of Chattanooga: A History of Unsung Heroes on their station.

Here’s their first clip. Enjoy!

Best wishes for a wonderful month,

Rita Lorraine

Happy (Almost) New Year

Hello Everyone!
Just wanted to wish you happy holidays, and I look forward to more posts and communication in 2012.

Best wishes and happy researching,

Rita Lorraine

Still Here!

Hello All,
It’s been a long time since I posted, so I’m writing to tell you that I’m still here.

Another Great Research Tip – Find Your Folks

Hi Everybody,
Well, I’m on a roll now! Last time I gave you one of “Rita’s Tips” about checking out the Register of Deeds when you’re looking for your ancestors. Here’s another research tip to help you dig up some great information.

A Research Tip – Find Your Folks

Hi Everybody,
For the last few weeks I’ve been doing some heavy-duty research in African American history, and I’ve learned some things I’d like to pass on.

Share Your History

Hi Everybody,
In the last few months, I’ve received some absolutely wonderful emails from fellow researchers who were familiar with a subject I was writing about at the time – The Trail of Tears. Through these emails, I’ve learned much about early African Americans in the Tennessee Valley, and as always, I want to share what I’ve learned with you.

Coming Soon – Chattanooga Inventor John G. Higgins

Hi Everybody,
Just passing through to make sure you know about a wonderful book that was written by a wonderful friend who happened to be the daughter-in-law of Dr. Emma Rochelle Wheeler. Read on to find out just who I’m speaking of.

Highlights for Children Helps History Writers

Hello History Writers,
Do you need help with your historical? Well, Highlights for Children ™ has just the course for you!

FIND YOUR FOLKS: Searching for Your Chattanooga Ancestors

Hi Everybody,
Stopping through to bring you a tip on how to search for your Chattanooga ancestors.