Did you know that Maryland …
is one of two states, along with Delaware, which gave up some of its land to help form the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C in 1790? Located in the Mid-Atlantic, Maryland is a small state with great diversity. It has been said that it represents America in microcosm. From Western Maryland, which was Maryland’s last […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Julie Johns Defrancesco was selected as the winner for the SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees for 2020. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Ms. Defrancesco’s application effectively conveyed her desire for a more in-depth learning […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Melody Daisson as the winner of the UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship for 2020. Named in honor of Jimmy B. Parker, whose legacy of service to the genealogical community covered more than 50 years, this scholarship is awarded to an individual who has “demonstrated commitment […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Carly Morgan of Murray, Utah was selected for the the SLIG Intermediate Foundations Scholarship for Fall 2019. New this year, this scholarship reaches out to those who haven’t yet attended an institute that need to strengthen their research knowledge and skills at an intermediate […]
This course offers students an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the rich research resources of the law, including those generally available only at law libraries. This is critical when conducting research to ensure you understand the meaning of the records you are finding. Students will work with legal records and sources, gaining a better […]
From the website of Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) in discussing the need for their book on standards: “Genealogy Standards begins with the simple fact that accuracy is fundamental to genealogical research. Without it, a family’s history would be fiction. That first edition of the manual presented the standards family historians use to obtain […]
Professional genealogists must meet their clients’ expectations. To do so, they have to be able to effectively address their clients’ research problems. Success in answering research questions follows directly from the research techniques professionals use. By developing strong research methods, professional genealogists can solve even the most complex research problems and satisfy their clients. These […]
Do you recognize the building in this photo? It is the National Archives building located in Washington, DC. Michael Strauss is going to play the part of Nicholas Cage’s character in National Treasure to lead his students through the wonders that Federal Records can provide. This course covers those who desire to learn about a wide […]
Americans of Chinese descent, including those with partial Chinese ancestry constitute 1.5% of the total U.S. population. According to the 2010 census, the Chinese American population numbered approximately 3.8 million. This course is geared toward the individual with Chinese ancestry or the librarian that assists those with Chinese ancestry … and … no Chinese language […]
I had the opportunity to watch from the sidelines as Karen Stanbary developed this all-new course for SLIG: Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence – Research Strategies. I admit that the title almost sounds a bit dry, and the prerequisites seem a bit daunting. But oh, if you can meet them and get to attend . […]