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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. This includes the historical documents created by the pushes and pulls that motivated his journey abroad. The course covers the methodologies for […]
Interested in apply basic legal concepts and legal research approaches to your genealogy? If so, the “Family History Law Library” course is for you! Course coordinators Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL and Rick Sayre, CG, CGL have put together a week long course that will cover law concepts appropriate for […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce we are now accepting essays for the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship. Full tuition to SLIG 2015 will be awarded to the student whose essay and application exemplify the culture of giving back to community, lived by Jimmy B. […]
Do you have German ancestors? Would you like to find out how to effectively research your German heritage? This advanced methods course is designed for genealogists with basic church book experience who are ready to develop advanced skills. In addition, students have the opportunity to put their new found knowledge and skills to work researching […]
In SLIG’s new course–“From Confusion to Conclusion,” learn how to transform evidence into a coherent, understandable, written proof argument. Coordinators Kimberly Powell and Harold Henderson, CG, along with instructors Bill Litchman and Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG; have developed a course to help genealogists learn how to transform the three-dimension complexity of evidence through lectures […]
As noted in the description of the course (http://www.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=339), “[w]ars by their nature create records, however records are created in the aftermath of war also. There is the pension application file(s) or a bounty land application file(s). But there is so much more in addition to these records. There is pension law, payment ledgers, payment vouchers, […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is excited to announce the inclusion of a new course: “Getting More Out of Genetic Genealogy Research: Intermediate to Advanced DNA Analysis Techniques” Due to the high demand for genetic genealogy education, SLIG has added an advanced Genetic Genealogy course coordinated by CeCe Moore and Angie Bush.This advanced analysis […]
Using DNA analysis in genealogical research is becoming more popular. This is evidenced by the Salt Lake Institute offering not one, but two DNA-specific tracks in 2015. The tracks will offer something for everyone, from beginner to advanced. Based on your level of expertise, you can decide which one best fits your needs. The overviews […]
Are you ready to go to the next level with your genealogical education? If so, consider enrolling in the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy’s “Advanced Genealogical Methods.” Course coordinator, Thomas Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL; promises to provide an unbeatable learning experience. As detailed in the course description: “Students in ‘Advanced Genealogical Methods’ will learn how […]
Want an opportunity to test your genealogical skills? If so, this course is for you! This popular course will be offered again at SLIG in 2015. As noted on SLIG’s website, http://www.ugagenealogy.org/cpage.php?pt=327: “This hands-on course is an opportunity for advanced genealogists to put their research skills into practice. Participants will work on five complex genealogical […]