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JGSSN is an independent Nevada, non profit corporation with membership in the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Inc. (IAJGS) and is recognized as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
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Upcoming Monthly Meetings
Sahara West Library
9600 West Sahara Ave.
Multi-Purpose Room
Date: December 15, 2019
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
West Sahara Library
December is our Member-Only Holiday Party
Click HERE for 3 ways to join JGSSN or renew memberships for as little as $20.00 per year. $30.00 for a Family Membership (2 adults living at the same address).
IMPORTANT MEMBER’S ONLY PERK AT EACH GENERAL MEETING
After each general meeting (usually the 3rd Sunday of every month, but check back here for dates, locations and any fees) one of our Board Members will be available at our greeting table, inside the meeting room, to answer short one topic questions from our members.
After each general meeting (usually the 3rd Sunday of every month, but check back here for dates, locations and any fees) one of our Board Members will be available at our greeting table, inside the meeting room, to answer short one topic questions from our members.
Of interest to some JGSSN members ...
Do you worry about safe computing practices?
Click HERE for a link to a series of timely new articles about Practicing Safe Computing by Hal Bookbinder. This series comes to JGSSN through its membership in the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS).
Click HERE for a link to a series of timely new articles about Practicing Safe Computing by Hal Bookbinder. This series comes to JGSSN through its membership in the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS).
The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS) is a general interest genealogical society that holds monthly meetings on Saturdays at the Paseo Verde Library Conference Room, 280 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, Nevada. CCNGS and JGSSN might share monthly speakers from time to time, as we each meet on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month, respectively. Click HERE for the latest CCNGS meeting information.
Scanners for documents,
photos, and film negatives
Members and visitors at our August meeting asked about scanners that could be used for photos, documents and negatives. Here are the ones investigated on August 21, 2015. If you have questions about what might work best for you then contact us HERE.
1. For scanning both photos, images and film
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner
See http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OEBMRU/ref=psdc_5728048011_t1_B00E1O74SW
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Epson Perfection V550 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner with 6400 dpi (B11B210201)
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
2. For scanning photos and images (not film).
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Canon Office Products LiDE120 Color Image Scanner
Also see http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LN0NUOO/ref=psdc_5728047011_t1_B00LN0NUGC
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Canon Office Products LiDE220 Document Scanner
Also see http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Products-LiDE220-Document-Scanner/dp/B00LN0NUGC
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
3. For scanning film only.
Jumbl 22MP All-In-1 Film & Slide Scanner w/ Speed-Load Adapters for 35mm Negative & Slides, 110, 126, & Super 8 Films
See http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU0XO3O?psc=1
4. Portable scanners with motor feed (not hand held)
None have been mentioned, because they generally are not well suited for glossy photos and do not scan negatives.
5. Portable scanners (scan by hand movement)
None have been mentioned for the following reasons. In order to produce good images, the scanner must be moved very carefully, so that any uneven motion will cause distortion of the image. They do not scan negatives.
photos, and film negatives
Members and visitors at our August meeting asked about scanners that could be used for photos, documents and negatives. Here are the ones investigated on August 21, 2015. If you have questions about what might work best for you then contact us HERE.
1. For scanning both photos, images and film
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner
See http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OEBMRU/ref=psdc_5728048011_t1_B00E1O74SW
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Epson Perfection V550 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner with 6400 dpi (B11B210201)
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
2. For scanning photos and images (not film).
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Canon Office Products LiDE120 Color Image Scanner
Also see http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LN0NUOO/ref=psdc_5728047011_t1_B00LN0NUGC
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
Canon Office Products LiDE220 Document Scanner
Also see http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Products-LiDE220-Document-Scanner/dp/B00LN0NUGC
See PC Magazine reviews at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362752,00.asp
3. For scanning film only.
Jumbl 22MP All-In-1 Film & Slide Scanner w/ Speed-Load Adapters for 35mm Negative & Slides, 110, 126, & Super 8 Films
See http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU0XO3O?psc=1
4. Portable scanners with motor feed (not hand held)
None have been mentioned, because they generally are not well suited for glossy photos and do not scan negatives.
5. Portable scanners (scan by hand movement)
None have been mentioned for the following reasons. In order to produce good images, the scanner must be moved very carefully, so that any uneven motion will cause distortion of the image. They do not scan negatives.