June is my busy genealogy month

I began blogging on June 2, 2007. I had already been blogging for several years about the Federation of Genealogical Society’s conferences. I was hoping to do an overview post about past posts and changes in this blog over the years. Instead, we are busy gearing up for the graduation party for my youngest granddaughter. My other hours have been filled with creating and updating a long list of presentations in three genealogical institute courses for this June. I created a list of my titles and a time grid for myself and thought I should just post the list here. I may not do much blogging in June, but I will still be busy with client reports and teaching. I’m not the only faculty member in these courses. Each has some fantastic, knowledgeable, and experienced presenters.

June 12-16, TIGR (Texas Institute of Genealogical Research) “Researching Families of Mexican Descent on Both Sides of the Border.” Course Coordinator: Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS. My presentations in this course:

Developing Step-by-Step Research Plans (Joint session with Course 6 – Researching African Americans Before and After the Civil War in the U.S. Coordinator: Ari Wilkins)
Incorporating Manuscripts into Your Research
Working in the United States: Railroads
Working in the United States: Farms and Ranches

June 18-23 “Digging Deeper: Records, Tools, and Skills.” Course Coordinator: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA. My presentations in the course:

Analyzing Documents Workshop: Parts 1 & 2
The WPA Era: A Free Boon for Research
Vital Records Data and Substitutes: More than Names and Dates
Original Manuscripts: Finding Aids Online and Off
Twentieth‑ and Twenty‑First‑Century Research: Rich Resources
Going Deep into State Archives and Historical Societies
Civil & Criminal Court Records
Institutional Records: The Good, The Bad, and The Painful
Post Military Service: Often Overlooked 19th & 20th Century Records
Student Group Project Reporting and Analysis

June 18-23 “The Spirit of the Inland Seas: Research in the Great Lakes Region.” Course Coordinator: Cari Taplin, CG®. My presentations in this course: