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SLIG is honored to have been selected to host the new scholarship fund in honor of this amazing woman! “In recognition of the professional accomplishments of our friend and colleague, Laura G. Prescott, and her contributions to the area of education in genealogy, a scholarship for tuition to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) […]
Today, more Americans claim descent from at least one Cherokee ancestor than any other Native American group. Is there a Native American story in your family or would you just like to learn more about Native American research? Over the last several years, digitization of Indian records and advances in DNA testing have helped open […]
Hilton Downtown SLC Top reasons to stay at the Hilton · Walk out of your room, take the elevator down to SLIG! · Indoor pool, whirlpool, and cardio fitness center. · 2 restaurants, Starbucks, and in-room dining. · Business Center · Complimentary Printing Service. · Express Mail. · 2 blocks from City Creek Mall. · […]
All genealogists face record loss at some time or another due to researching in a burned county. But record loss is not just a result of fire. There are other disasters, intentional or otherwise, that can lead to missing records. That discovery leads to disappointment and frustration! What is a genealogist to do? In SLIG […]
Rich Venezia, the owner of Rich Roots, started researching his family after his grandmother’s death. His passion for genealogy has only increased as has his desire to help others find their “rich” roots. “He believes that learning about your ancestors allow you to learn about yourself.” Rich’s own family research has provided him with ample […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Jennifer Grimm Henricksen is one of the two individuals selected for the the SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications, in fact it was so difficult that the decision was made to award […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce that Vicky C. Lambert is one of the two individuals selected for the the SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications, in fact it was so difficult that the decision was made to award […]
Updated July 2020 Wait List: a record of time-stamped entries indicating interest in an already-full course. No need to look beyond the registration form to get on a wait list. You also have the ability to add/drop courses from your waitlist after you have completed registration! Just use the two icons just under “Enrollments”. Q: What […]
As genealogists researching and compiling the history of our families, we need to understand the time and place in which they lived. A crucial part of that understanding is learning about the laws that were in effect and their impact on our ancestors. One of the best ways of receiving a comprehensive education on […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Glenn York as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Mr. York’s application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community as […]