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Believe it or not, January is a peak time of the year for some programs in Salt Lake City, most notably the city-wide Outdoor Retailer Winter Market convention which draws well over 20,000 attendees to view the latest and greatest in outdoor recreational equipment. This huge program literally fills the city, from hotels to restaurants […]
Reservations for SLIG 2016 lodging will open tomorrow, July 11th, at 9:00 am (MDT). Reservations for lodging at the Hilton SLC Center hotel will be taken via a new process this year. Utilizing a form created for UGA to process your requests, you will be able to place your reservation inside a group rooming list […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Janice Sellers as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2016. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Miss Seller’s application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community as demonstrated […]
In less than 23 hours, SLIG Registration for 2016 begins! Invite your friends and register June 20th at 9:00 am MST at www.infouga.org ! Have you chosen your preferred course? With thirteen tracks to chose from, there is a topic to suit everyone. Methodology courses covering advanced topics, legal concepts, evidence analysis, problem-solving and writing […]
Whether you are researching your own family or helping clients, everyone needs to approach genealogical problems like a professional. This course will discuss the genealogical proof standard, focusing on processes used by successful professional genealogists. The course will teach means of efficient project management to achieve reliable results. The required textbook is the Board for […]
Genealogists learn that there are more than one set of records, and multiple different approaches, to conduct effective research. The course will examine both theological underpinnings and the records created by churches, ministers, and denominations that can affect and impact on the genealogical work. Denominational “genealogy,” leading lights, naming patterns, cultural and behavioral impacts, in […]
Are you stuck in New York? Research in New York is complicated by its urban-rural extremes and its 400-year, multi-ethnic history. This course tackles those complexities, arming the researcher with the knowledge needed for success in this difficult state. This course will cover New York’s history as it impacts the researcher, and examine in detail […]
“Location, location, location!” A byline for genealogists and real estate agents alike. Advanced Research Tool: Land Records, taught by the expert Sayres, is an important class all serious genealogists need to take. Land genealogy is just as important as people genealogy for overcoming research barriers. This course explores land distribution across the United States via […]
Are you tired of hitting your head against a “brick wall?” End the headache, and bring your research conundrums, quandaries, and questions to Problem Solving with Luana Darby! Her years of family history experience, combined with the collective knowledge of the other attendees, is a phenomenal opportunity to solve your riddle and learn lots along […]
If you have previously taken a Genetic Genealogy course and are hungry for more, welcome to DNA for Family Historians 2.0! Intermediate to Advanced DNA Analysis Techniques for Genealogical Research with Angie Bush is intended for the genealogist who has a thorough understanding of genetic genealogy basics and has experience applying DNA testing to family […]