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SLIG is happy to have John Philip Colletta coordinate his course, “Research in Original Source Repositories” in January 2015. In this course, he explores repositories of original historical sources: archives, courthouses and manuscript collections. We caught up with John to ask him some questions, so that you could get to know him better. When did […]
There are still seats available in the following SLIG tracks for 2015. The foremost experts in the field for each subject provide students with at least twenty hours of in-depth instruction on their topic. The format allows coordinators and instructors to build on the understanding gained from each lecture, building a foundation rather than giving […]
The first annual SLIG Colloquium will be held in January 2015. This colloquium will consist of the reading and discussion of four papers meant to advance our profession. For example, anything that puts forward a new theory, a new analysis tool, or a new way to look at a genealogical problem. […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Patti Gillespie as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2015. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Ms. Gillespie’s application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community […]
Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FUGA, FMGS and her expert team of instructors will be providing students with an in-depth course on 19th-21st century U.S. resources and the methodology for using them. Students will learn how to probe deeper into the content, origin, location, and interpretation of records. Informative and interactive classroom hours will delve […]
In January 2015, Craig R. Scott, CG, will be providing SLIG students with a week-long intensive course focused on post-war military records. “Following a twenty year career in the U.S. Navy and a short stint as a Washington, D.C.[, Craig] started his professional genealogical career as a researcher in the Washington, D.C. area. He […]
If you would like a course that will help you successfully research your German ancestors and cross the pond, then this course is for you! Warren Bittner is the coordinator for SLIG’s “Advanced German Research” course in 2015. This advanced methods course is designed for genealogists with basic church book experience who are ready to […]
John Philip Colletta is the coordinator for SLIG’s course entitled “Research in Original Source Repositories.” The purpose of the course is to take the mystery and trepidation out of using original source repositories. By the end of the week, you will not only know a great deal about original source repositories, you will also feel […]
David Ouimette, CG, manages Content Strategy at FamilySearch, prioritizing the acquisition and online publication of records worldwide for family history research. He has conducted research and analyzed archival materials in dozens of countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. David regularly lectures at national genealogical conferences and institutes. He has […]
SLIG’s is offering “Finding Immigrant Origins” in January 2015. This course covers the key historical sources and research methodologies for family historians tracing immigrant origins. Students begin by envisioning the immigrant within the context of his family, community, and culture. Historical documents created by the pushes and pulls that motivated his journey abroad […]