British Interest Group of Wisconsin and Illinois
Upcoming national and international society meetings and courses:
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20 November 2009
32nd Annual Family History Conference of the National Genealogical Society.
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hotel reservation information is available now. One good way to learn about the plans for this conference is to periodically view the conference blog. Early (discounted) registration deadline is 8 March.
13-18 June 2010 - 2010 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
20 November 2009
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
“Scottish Genealogical Research” will be one of ten independent courses offered as part of this summer’s Institute. Paul Milner will be the coordinator for this four and a half-day, eighteen lecture course on Scottish research.
The ten courses which will be given are “Techniques and Technology,” “Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies,” “Research in the South, Part 3,” “Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis,” “Writing and Publishing for Genealogists,” “Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries & Government Documents,” “Virginia’s Land and Military Conflicts & Their Effect on Migration,” “Researching African-American Ancestors: Slave & Reconstruction Era Records,” “U.S. Military Records,” and “Scottish Genealogical Research.” Periodically visit the Institute’s courses website or the list of future IGHR institutes for further information. Registration will begin sometime in January of 2010. You can also contact the Institute by e-mail at <ighr@samford.edu>.
22-27 June 2010 - XXXIII National Conference and Meeting of The Association for Gravestone Studies
20 November 2009
Annual conference of the The Association for Gravestone Studies.
Denison University, 100 W. College St., Granville, Ohio. Visit the AGS website for further information. If you are interested in making a presentation at this conference, view the AGS conferences web page (deadline for submissions is 1 February 2010).
11-16 July 2010 - National Institute on Genealogical Research
20 November 2009
National Archives, Washington, DC, and “Archives II,” College Park, Maryland. The National Institute on Genealogical Research (N.I.G.R.), at the National Archives in Washington D.C. and College Park, Maryland, is an intensive program offering on-site examination of federal records. Designed for experienced researchers, it is not an introductory course in genealogy. Enrollment is limited. Application brochures are scheduled to be mailed in February each year. Periodically visit the Institute website or write to National Institute on Genealogical Research, PO Box 724 , Lanham , MD 20703 to learn more as the details are firmed up. There is a form on the Institute web site for asking to be placed on the mailing list for this brochure; if interested, you should submit your application soon after the brochures are released, as the class usually fills very quickly.
18-21 August 2010 - “Rediscovering America’s First Frontier”
20 November 2009
Annual Conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies; co-hosted by the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Kentucky Historical Society.
Knoxville, Tennessee.
4-8 October 2010 - British Institute
20 November 2009
10th annual British Institute, sponsored by the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH).
Crystal Inn Hotel, 230 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. The Institute includes one week of classes and research in the Family History Library with experts in British Isles research leading participants through the many resources available. The Institute is offering three primary courses in 2010: Barbara Baker will lead a course on Scotland, David Rencher will lead a course on Ireland, and Darris Williams will lead a course on Wales. Send e-mail to ISBGFH to request a registration brochure (when ready).
11-14 May 2011 - 2011 NGS Conference in the States
20 November 2009
33rd Annual Family History Conference of the National Genealogical Society.
North Charleston Convertion Center, Charleston, South Carolina.
12-17 June 2011 - 2011 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
20 November 2009
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
“Irish Genealogical Research” will be one of ten independent courses offered as part of this summer’s Institute. David E. Rencher will be the coordinator for this four and a half-day course.
Among the ten courses currently planned are “Techniques & Technology,” “Intermediate Genealogy & Historical Studies,” “German Genealogical Research,” “Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis,” “Writing & Publishing for Genealogists,” “Genealogy as a Profession,” “Virginia: Her Records & Her Laws,” “Land Records: Using Maps,” “Military Records Research II: Colonial Wars, French & Indian War, Revolutionary War & War of 1812,” and “Irish Genealogical Research.” Periodically visit the list of future IGHR institutes for further information as details are developed. You can also contact the institute by e-mail at <ighr@samford.edu>.
7-10 September 2011 - 2011 FGS Conference
20 November 2009
Annual Conference of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
Springfield, Illinois.
10-15 June 2012 - 2012 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
20 November 2009
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
“Tracing Your English Ancestors” will be one of ten independent courses offered as part of this summer’s Institute.
Among the ten or more courses currently planned are “Techniques and Technology,” “Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies,” “Research in the South, Part I,” “Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis,” “Writing & Publishing for Genealogists,” “Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries & Government Documents,” “Virginia’s Land and Military Conflicts & Their Effect on Migration,” “Researching African-American Ancestors,” “Military Records Research III: 1820-1919,” and “Tracing Your English Ancestors.” Periodically visit the list of future IGHR institutes for further information as details are developed. You can also contact the institute by e-mail at <ighr@samford.edu>.
9-14 June 2013 - 2013 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
20 November 2009
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
“Scottish Genealogical Research” will be one of ten independent courses offered as part of this summer’s Institute.
Among the ten or more courses currently planned are “Techniques & Technology,” “Intermediate Genealogy & Historical Studies,” “Research in the South, Part II,” “Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis,” “Writing & Publishing for Genealogists,” “Genealogy as a Profession,” and “Scottish Genealogical Research.” Periodically visit the list of future IGHR institutes for further information as details are developed. You can also contact the institute by e-mail at <ighr@samford.edu>.
8-13 June 2014 - 2014 Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research
20 November 2009
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
“Irish Genealogical Research” will be one of ten independent courses offered as part of this summer’s Institute.
Among the ten or more courses currently planned are “Techniques & Technology,” “Intermediate Genealogy & Historical Studies,” “Researching African American Ancestors,” “Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis,” “Writing & Publishing for Genealogists,” “Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries & Government Documents,” “Virginia: Her Records & Her Laws,” and “Irish Genealogical Research.” Periodically visit the list of future IGHR institutes for further information as details are developed. You can also contact the institute by e-mail at <ighr@samford.edu>.
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