This intermediate level course provides in-depth learning on 19th-21st century U.S. resources and the methodology for using them. The 2014 course focuses on topics more related to researching families and individuals. Informative and interactive classroom hours delve into significant records and strategies that take you beyond basic research tools both online and off. On-site FHL library support and a computer lab from course instructors provide one-on-one assistance and guidance with your own research. This course alternates years with a course focused on localities. It’s not just lectures, we have fun sharing research and stories, too. Prerequisites: experience researching in a variety of repositories, familiarity with FamilySearch.org and other websites, and previous class room learning related to family history. Schedule is subject to change.
Monday
9:00-10:15 General Class Information
From Clues to Records: Step-by-Step Planning: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
10:30-11:45 Vital Records – Strategies and Substitutes: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
1:00-2:15 US Census Records – Beyond the Basics: Non-Population and Special Schedules: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
2:30-3:45 U.S. Passport Applications: Debra Mieszela, CG
Tuesday
9:00-10:15 Church Records: Locating and Excavating: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
10:30-11:45 Institutional Records: Extensive Family Details: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
1:15-2:45 Computer Lab at FHL (Paula Stuart-Warren)
2:45-6:00 One-on-one consultations at FHL (Mieszala, Stuart-Warren, Taylor)
Wednesday
9:00-10:15 Clustering and More: Maximizing Your Online Searches: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
10:30-11:45 More than Just People: Lessons and Hints from Public Directories: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
1:00-2:15 Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Research: Resources, Methods, and Skills: Debra Mieszala, CG
2:30-3:45 The Grey and the Blue: Beyond Pensions: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
3:45-4:30 Optional time in classroom for groups to discuss their project
Thursday
9:00-10:15 The Write Stuff: Family Histories with Substance and Appeal: Debra Mieszala, CG
10:30-11:45 Researching the Occupations of Our Ancestors: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
1:00-2:15 The Three Rs: Reading, ‘Riting, and Research In School Records: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
3:00-5:30 One-on-one consultations at FHL (Mieszala, Stuart-Warren)
Friday
9:00-10:15 Finding Family Gems in Manuscript Repositories and Special Collections: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
10:30-11:45 Discussion and Review of Group Research Projects: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG
11:45-12:15 Wrap-up; Completion Certificates; Q&A (Paula Stuart-Warren)
Evening SLIG Banquet
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