Show HfW Mua V Gomfey- FAIVlily TREE - Few families have coats of arms DEAR MYRA: My class is doing a project on coats of arms t cannot find anything on Wllldermood my last name or on YaiesYeales my mom's maiden name Could you send me a picture of these coats of arms? — JW Shan nee Mission Ran Dear Researcher: White I applaud your class' project for the historical research involved locating a picture of coals of arms that belonged to someone who had the same surname as you is misleading if you believe they belong to jour ramily Net everyone nho has the same surname is related For example there are about M different coals of arms in existence for persons with the name of Smith According to the heraldic tradition of most countries coats of arms were issued to individuals not families and in most cases only first sons of first sons were the recipients and only they were allowed to legally bear their ancestors' arms Too many Americans find their surname in a booh lihe "Burke’s General Armory" and assume the coal of arms displayed belongs to their ramily The idea of a coat of arms per family name is erroneous quite lihely your family name has no coat of arms attached to it and if it does you must prove the genealogical connection Vour surname is probably from the German Wildermuth meaning a descendant of Wildermut unrestrained spirit) the joyous spirited man: or one w ho exhibits unpredict able beh ax tor old docutmenls? - G G Lancaster Calif Dear Resear r Your documents probably should m clear archival polyester film and be encapsulat there are spe tal arid freellgnln-fre- e storage boxes for neuspapers The Preservation Emporium Box 22301 Dallas has an excellent catalog Texas 75322 ( 214) tcost 2) of archival-qualitsupplies If a local historical society cannot supply you with preservation Ups write to Nebraska State Historical Society 1500 R St Lincoln Neb 665M for Inform aUon on the subject DEAR MYRA: Is the Ulster Historical Founds' n in Belfast reliable? I sent them money for roseamt 10 months ago and have sent two follow-uletters but I've received nothing — RB Mercer Island Wash Dear Researcher: This foundaUon has an excellent reputation but is slower than molasses in January However all research in northern Ireland is tedious and time consuming Did you supply a envelope and three international reply coupons with your inquiries? If not that is probably why ycur follow-uletters hsve not been answered For Myra's beginner's genealogy kit vwith charts' send H to Kit Box 64316 Tacoma W ash 6464 Your mom's maiden name is a very old English locality surname Yates refers to one uho lived in or near the gale or a gatekeeper it ia shown in records as early as lift Your local library should have a copy of "Finding Your Roots" by Jeane Eddy Weslin check it out and read carefully the chapter titled "Does Your Family Rave a Coat of Arms?" DEAR MYRA: 1 was born In the United States but my family line goes back three generations to Puerto Rico I have also located an ancestor who came Rem Valencia Spain How can 1 obtain genealogical information in Spain? — NR Whittier Calif Dear Researcher: Spain has some of the best and oldest genealogical records in the world "tracing ytmr Hispanic heritage" by George R Ryskamn is a great source it is a huge book available for 2665 tplus California sales tax and 1250 shipping cost) rrom Hispanic Family History Research 4275 Fdgeuwd rlace Riverside Calif 2506 1 3J1-6M- y p d DEAR MYRA: I have several neuspapers that are almost KM years old They are in brittle condition 1 also have several French and German documents dating back to the 1650s and they are starting to p deteriorate What references do you have on the preservation of Stengel featured at Utah Arts Festival Logan potter Gil Stengel will be participating in the 1666 Utah Arts Festiv al the largest event of its kind in the intermount sin west This year the festival will celebrate its 16th anniversary with five days of celebration running from Jnne 25 through June 29 in downtown Salt Lake City at Triad Center As one of 5 visual artists chosen from 365 applicants 2 t lm Tar Svflcfca Both the visual and performing arts headline Salt Lake City celebration For five days from June 25 through 26 the Hah Arts Festival will celebrate the diversity of the arts fu Hah and the nation Showcasing what organirers call ”a variety of the best art by ttah attista and their contem- and performing artists schedZy deco Band from Louisiana uled to participate in the Attractions also include festival include environmental "Reasons for Knocking at an artist Dale EMred's and his Empty House" by video artist large-scal- e tight sculpture Bill Viola and a children's an "Wasatch Spectrum” the yard world premiere of the modern dance piece "Ten Fins Tw enty" poraries nationwide" the created by Repertory Dance ACAPULCO Festival held at Triad Center in theatre doo wap rockappella VAUARTA Salt Lake City will commemor- by the Nylons of Toronto and ate the festival's 10th roar the Grammy 3 NIGHTS Since 1676 when the festival w as queen Ida and the Bon Temps 4 DAYS a throe-da- y flOJNOrWP AKfAKt event and featured 156 artists attendance has DRUYE 24JOOVI sure grown from 56T66 to an estimated 466PM last year "If the festival has improved every OH Ocw year ft's because nothing less will keep the public's interest Cevso tesMcwo! 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