Gena Philibert-Ortega
@genaortega.bsky.social
Researcher, Author, Reader, Traveler. Loves: social history, women’s history, cemeteries, quilts, and other pieces of material culture.
Watched Sunset Boulevard on the big screen yesterday for the 75th anniversary (Fathom Events). Near the end you learn that Norma is 50 years old. I’d love to do a class on aging women in the cinema. This movie is a good example of what we think of “old” women.
August 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Watched Sunset Boulevard on the big screen yesterday for the 75th anniversary (Fathom Events). Near the end you learn that Norma is 50 years old. I’d love to do a class on aging women in the cinema. This movie is a good example of what we think of “old” women.
Just arrived. Make sure to check out Dr Wulf’s website for her essays. karinwulf.com . Looking forward to diving into this #genealogy #history.
July 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Just arrived. Make sure to check out Dr Wulf’s website for her essays. karinwulf.com . Looking forward to diving into this #genealogy #history.
Happy #DNADay! NGS is offering $10.00 off their Genetic Genealogy in Practice book. Use the code below at checkout. www.ngsgenealogy.org/books/
April 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Happy #DNADay! NGS is offering $10.00 off their Genetic Genealogy in Practice book. Use the code below at checkout. www.ngsgenealogy.org/books/
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🚨House voting on SAVE Act today, worst voter suppression bill ever considered by Congress. Could disenfranchise:
-21 million w/out access to citizenship docs
-69 million women who took spouses last name
-ends online + mail registration & voter reg drives
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
-21 million w/out access to citizenship docs
-69 million women who took spouses last name
-ends online + mail registration & voter reg drives
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
House Republicans are set to pass a voter suppression bill that would disenfranchise millions
“It's a five-alarm fire for American voters and for election officials”
www.motherjones.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨House voting on SAVE Act today, worst voter suppression bill ever considered by Congress. Could disenfranchise:
-21 million w/out access to citizenship docs
-69 million women who took spouses last name
-ends online + mail registration & voter reg drives
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
-21 million w/out access to citizenship docs
-69 million women who took spouses last name
-ends online + mail registration & voter reg drives
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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IMLS staff have been put on administrative leave. www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n.... This decision is likely to have an immediate impact on genealogical records access in Connecticut. #genealogy
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
IMLS staff have been put on administrative leave. www.npr.org/2025/03/31/n.... This decision is likely to have an immediate impact on genealogical records access in Connecticut. #genealogy
Here’s a 🧵 of virtual courses
Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Here’s a 🧵 of virtual courses
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Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org
Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Going to #GRIP Genealogical Institute? We have virtual courses that help you learn a #genealogy subject in-depth. Learn more at our website: grip.ngsgenealogy.org
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HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
November 15, 2024 at 8:21 PM
HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
Are you going to #NGS2025GEN? See you there!
March 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Are you going to #NGS2025GEN? See you there!
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Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.
Arlington Cemetery website scrubs links about Black and female veterans
Pentagon leaders have ordered that their websites and social media pages remove articles and images that “promote” DEI.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.
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Recently read and enjoyed "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island" by @megansmolenyak.com which is great for International Women's Day! #Genealogy climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/02/book...
Book Review: The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island
Genealogy research and commentary by Marian Burk Wood, speaker and author of "Planning a Future for Your Family's Past," available from Amazon.com.
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Recently read and enjoyed "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island" by @megansmolenyak.com which is great for International Women's Day! #Genealogy climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/02/book...
It’s International Women’s Day! What women’s history books are you reading?
March 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It’s International Women’s Day! What women’s history books are you reading?
Big Thank You to @myheritageofficial.bsky.social and @danielhorowitz.bsky.social for a dinner with Friends. Great sale in the MyHeritage booth at #RootsTech. Make sure to make your way over there before the Expo Hall close on 3pm on Saturday
March 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Big Thank You to @myheritageofficial.bsky.social and @danielhorowitz.bsky.social for a dinner with Friends. Great sale in the MyHeritage booth at #RootsTech. Make sure to make your way over there before the Expo Hall close on 3pm on Saturday
You don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to take advantage of #RootsTech. Plus you can do it on your time. tinyurl.com/k67pdted
Attending RootsTech Virtually in 2025
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for attending the RootsTech 2025 conference virtually.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
You don’t have to travel to Salt Lake City to take advantage of #RootsTech. Plus you can do it on your time. tinyurl.com/k67pdted
Going to #RootsTech? Here’s some tips: tinyurl.com/24f6fsmw
RootsTech 2025 in Person: 10 Things to Consider
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips to get the most out of the RootsTech 2025 conference, including links for additional information.
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March 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Going to #RootsTech? Here’s some tips: tinyurl.com/24f6fsmw