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Subject: July 30 Marlborough MA NARA, TIARA, MGC seminars
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:46:20 -0400

THE MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL (MGC)
The NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Northeast Region (NARA)
THE IRISH RESEARCH ANCESTRAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (TIARA)
Will Jointly Present A One-Day Seminar
Saturday, July 30, 2005
The Conference Center at Marlborough, Massachusetts

The full day of NARA tracks, includes morning and afternoon
refreshments, as well as the multi-course hot and cold buffet luncheon
in the atrium dining room.

The MGC sponsored NARA program is 3 tracks of introductory, intermediate
and advanced information about how to maximize and really appreciate the
full extent of the Federal Archives Resources.

TIARA’s newly added component will consist of morning and afternoon
workshops for "what to do before you go" and "what to do when you are
there" Ireland research. Each workshop will be limited to 24
participants to allow for plenty of personalized questions. You must
register for the MGC Conference in order to attend the TIARA workshops.
Each TIARA workshop will cost an additional $10. Space is limited, so
early registration is important!

PROGRAM:
8:00am to 10:30am Registration in the Auditorium Lobby; Vendors Open;
Light Refreshments.

8:45am to 9:45am
TIARA TRACK 1: Mary Choppa. What To Do Before You Go – Beginners. Like
your parents always told you, you have to do your homework. Nothing
could be truer when preparing to do research in Ireland. This workshop
will cover the basics of researching, how to start, and what you’ll need
to know before you take that transatlantic journey.
TIARA TRACK 2: Dennis Ahern. What To Do When You’re There – North. The
Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 partitioned six of Ireland's counties;
Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone into an entity named
Northern Ireland. By 1922, certain archival records had been
transferred to Belfast. Dennis Ahern will speak on researching these
and other genealogical records in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern
Ireland.

9:00am to 9:45am Massachusetts Genealogical Council Annual Meeting will
take place in the Auditorium.

10:00am to 10:30am (Auditorium) KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Diane LeBlanc,
Regional Administrator, National Archives and Records Administration –
Northeast Region: The Next 5 Years, 10 Years, 20 Years. 2005 marks
NARA's 20th anniversary as an independent agency. Dr. Allen Weinstein
takes the reins as the 9th Archivist of the United States. What will
NARA's Northeast Region look like in 5-20 years?

10:45am to 11:45am
NARA TRACK 1: Horace Waters. How to Find Information on People and
Places in Federal Records: Finding aids include Indexes and Records
Lists. Learn what they are, how they work, the different varieties, as
well as the problems and challenges. Also learn how the Soundex system
actually works.
NARA TRACK 2: Jean Nudd. Archival Research Strategies and Techniques:
Basic research practices include what to expect when you visit an
archive; how to locate information about collections through the
Internet; and how to evaluate sources and put the data in context. This
discussion includes accessing the online Archival Research Catalog (ARC)
and NARA’s Access to Archival Databases (AAD).
NARA TRACK 3: Michael Moore. Records of the U.S. Customs Service: A
treasure trove for those researching ships, the men who sailed them,
their voyages, outgoing and returning crew lists, shipping articles
(contracts), deceased and deserted seamen, and vessel documentation;
variations in records and scope from port to port.

10:45am to 11:45am
TIARA TRACK 1: David Collins. What To Do Before You Go – Intermediate
It is possible to access Irish records here in the States to be better
prepared for your trip. David will look at resources at the BPL, LDS,
BC, and HISGEN, as well as some websites.
TIARA TRACK 2: Marie Daly. What To Do When You’re There – South. There
are many resources in the Republic of Ireland that you’ll want to check
out. Marie Daly, TIARA founder, will discuss researching at 5 of the
major repositories in Dublin: The National Library, National Archives,
Valuation Office, GRO, and Registry of Deeds.

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Full Buffet Lunch Served in the Atrium Dining Room;
Vendors Open; Members of the Association of Professional Genealogists
will be hosting discussion topic tables in the Dining Room. [Note:
please let us know on your registration form if you need a special meal.]

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
NARA TRACK 1: Horace Waters. Beyond Names and Ages, Clues in the
Census: Information in the census records that will lead you to other
records, sources. This lecture will focus on these clues, and tell you
where to go next.
NARA TRACK 2: Walter V. Hickey. Federal Court Records: Legal
proceedings in bankruptcy, criminal, admiralty, and civil actions,
document people and business relationships, as well as economic, social,
and political trends.
NARA TRACK 3: Stuart Culy. Using Federal Records for Local History
Research: Includes using such records as the non-population census
schedules, draft registration cards, WPA index cards, Civil War era tax
lists.

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
TIARA TRACK 1: Mary Choppa. What To Do Before You Go – Beginners. Like
your parents always told you, you have to do your homework. Nothing
could be truer when preparing to do research in Ireland. This workshop
will cover the basics of researching, how to start, and what you’ll need
to know before you take that transatlantic journey.
TIARA TRACK 2: Dennis Ahern. What To Do When You’re There – North. The
Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 partitioned six of Ireland's counties;
Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone into an entity named
Northern Ireland. By 1922, certain archival records had been
transferred to Belfast. Dennis Ahern will speak on researching these
and other genealogical records in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern
Ireland.

2:45pm to 3:45pm
NARA TRACK 1: Jean Nudd. Immigrant Ancestors: Overview of
Naturalization and Passenger Arrivals records, Draft Registration Cards,
Alien Registration, Visa Application, Registry Files, and other records
available from the USCIS (formerly the INS), and Declarations of
Intention that are useful in determining immigrant origins.
NARA TRACK 2: Nancy Shader. In a New York State of Mind: Not all
Federal records are created equal. Federal records from New York include
Passenger Lists, Naturalization Records, and extensive Federal court
records from one of the most litigious districts in the country.
NARA TRACK 3: Walter V. Hickey. Pathways to Records Case Studies: Few
records exist in a vacuum. One key to successful research is to follow
a record to see where it leads …or where it came from. Cases -
Revolutionary War pensions; Detained Immigrants; Generational Family Study.

2:45pm to 3:45pm
TIARA TRACK 1: David Collins. What To Do Before You Go – Intermediate
It is possible to access Irish records here in the States to be better
prepared for your trip. David will look at resources at the BPL, LDS,
BC, and HISGEN, as well as some websites.
TIARA TRACK 2: Marie Daly. What To Do When You’re There – South. There
are many resources in the Republic of Ireland that you’ll want to check
out. Marie Daly, TIARA founder, will discuss researching at 5 of the
major repositories in Dublin: The National Library, National Archives,
Valuation Office, GRO, and Registry of Deeds.

4:00pm to 4:45pm PANEL DISCUSSION AND QUESTIONS: hosted by Diane LeBlanc
with NARA staff experts from Boston, Pittsfield and New York City.
What's happening at NARA. What do users want? Where should we go from here?

4:45pm to 5pm Door Prizes and Announcements


LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
The Conference Center at Marlborough, 280 Locke Drive, Marlborough, MA
01752 Phone: 508.263.5500
From Boston and Route 128: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike West (Rt.
90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B
onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below.
From Logan International Airport, Boston: Follow signs to the Ted
Williams Tunnel to Route 90 West (Mass Turnpike). Take Mass. Pike West
(Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take
Exit 24B onto Route 20 West. Follow directions below.
From Worcester, Massachusetts: Take Route 290 East to Route 495 South.
From Route 495 South, take Exit 24 B onto Route 20 West. Follow
directions below.
From Springfield and Western Massachusetts: Take Mass. Pike (Route 90)
to Route 495 North (Exit 11A). From Route 495 North, take Exit 24B onto
Route 20 West. Follow directions below.
From Cape Cod: Take Route 495 North to Exit 24B onto Route 20 West.
Follow directions below.

“DIRECTIONS BELOW”: Take your first right onto Felton Street (just
before the gas station). Follow Felton Street, and go through the set of
lights. At this point, Felton Street becomes Locke Drive. Continue to
the end of Locke Drive. The Conference Center at Marlborough entrance
will be straight ahead.
Parking: Turn left at the entrance and follow the road around the bend.
Guest parking is available in lots A, B, or C on the right side. Follow
the walkway signs to the "Front Desk/Registration" entrance.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: There is Commuter Rail service from both
Worcester and Boston to Westborough. If you need a pickup at the
station, email Mary Ellen Grogan (). Rides will be
available on Friday afternoon for those spending the night at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION
Rooms are available in the conference center hotel for $89. 25 wooded
acres and recreation options make it a great spot for the weekend. See
their website at http://www.ahl-marlborough.com/ Call 508-263-5700 to
make a reservation. Make a note on your registration form if you would
like to gather for a meal on Friday evening.

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REGISTRATION FORM for MGC/NARA/TIARA Genealogy Conference
One Registration Form Per Person, Please. Names will appear on the name
badges as given below.

Name __________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________

Home Phone with Area Code: _________________ E-Mail address:
___________________________

COSTS: $50 for MGC Conference alone; $10 for each TIARA workshop. The
cost includes all-day refreshments and full buffet lunch.
Please let us know which MGC/NARA lectures you think you will attend.
You are not committed to these lectures. It is only a guide to help us
choose the most appropriate size lecture rooms. Make a check beside the
track number for each time period.
10:45am - 11:45am1:30pm - 2:30pm2:45pm - 3:45pm
Track 1 _____Track 1 _____Track 1 ____
Track 2 _____Track 2 _____Track 2 ____
Track 3 _____Track 3 _____Track 3 ____

MGC/NARA program only: Early registration (due by June 15)/Regular
registration: MGC/TIARA Members ($50/$60), Non-members ($60/$70). You
may join MGC now for $10 (2005 Annual Dues). Send completed form (with
check made out to Massachusetts Genealogical Council) to:
Massachusetts Genealogical Council, P.O. Box 5393, Cochituate, MA
01778-5393.

Check here if you are also interested in meeting for an informal dinner
Friday evening July 29 _____

PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND TIARA WORKSHOPS
8:45am – 9:45am10:45am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 2:30pm 2:45pm-3:45pm
Track 1 _____Track 1 _____Track 1 _____Track 1 ______
Track 2 _____Track 2 _____Track 2 _____Track 2 ______

If you are registering for TIARA tracks, please send both the MGC/NARA
and TIARA registration and payment (with check made out to TIARA) to:
TIARA – Attn: Mary E. Choppa
2120 Commonwealth Avenue
Auburndale, MA 02466-1909

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