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From: "Susan Kaufman" <>
Subject: [GEN-EVENTS-L] Institute of Mid-America/ISGS
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:59:27 -0500


Registration date extended!

In order to allow an opportunity to take advantage of our four great instructors, the Genealogical Institute of Mid-America July 8-11, Springfield, IL registration has been extended until June 24, 2002. For a registration brochure visit the Illinois State Genealogical Society web site www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html


Genealogical Research Methods and Sources Part I
Michael J. Neill
This skill building intensive 4-day lecture series is recommended for beginners and those who have researched on their own, but have not had any formal training in genealogical methods or research techniques, or have not had research repository experience. This course also discusses integrating Internet sources with traditional sources and techniques.

Genealogical Research Methods and Sources Part II
Sandra H. Luebking
This course offered for anyone who has mastered basic genealogical research and record keeping skills, and terminology. Also suggested is the ability to abstract and cite a simple will, deed or census entry, working a minimum of 15 hours in a genealogical research collection.

Germanic Colonists and Immigrants in North America
Lloyd Bockstruck


Genealogy in England-Overview of Archives, Societies, Libraries and Research Processes.
Paul Milner

The Genealogical Institute of Mid-America is a four-day program of formal instruction and intensive studies. Each course is a 16 session, 4 day intensive educational experience. Registrants register for one course. Courses are taught in a small class setting that features excellent student/instructor interaction. The institute also provides students with an opportunity to meet and share information with fellow Institute attendees through networking opportunities.

The Institute is held on the University of Illinois-Springfield's modern conference center. This educational opportunity includes 3 dinner sessions in addition to the course lectures and a Thursday night banquet.

In addition there is a separate Friday, July 12th session "Before You Hit Enter", a 4 lecture daylong session that includes handouts. Separate registration is required for this workshop.

For a registration brochure visit the Illinois State Genealogical Society website
www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html
Questions? Contact Sue Kaufman Tavenner email:

Registration MUST be received by Monday, June 24th, 2002. Housing is available on campus, but must be received by June 24th, 2002.




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