It was a great but overpowering week in Salt Lake City. It began with the FGS board meeting (I am on the Board of Directors), a partial day of research at the Family History Library, and then the explosion of presentations, people, talking, volunteering and more. The excitement was palpable. The throngs of people were […]
The press release below just arrived in my email inbox. 2.2 million is wonderful but hopefully NHPRC is kept functioning and with sufficient funds to continue more projects before more history is lost. National Archives Awards $2.2 Million in Grants for Historical Records Projects Washington, DC…Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero today awarded […]
Seasoned conference attendees have pretty much perfected their conference packing list. I want to share a few items that might not be on your list. Some apply to those traveling from a distance and others will also help those who live near Salt Lake City. The number of days till family historians convene at the […]
I suppose that a lot of people in the Northeastern part of the U. S. are already wishing it was summer as they are battening down the hatches for a major snowfall. Now it’s time to think about more genealogy learning this coming summer. In air-conditioned comfort with dorm rooms just steps away from the […]
The conference begins in just 3 weeks. 3 weeks! That means the early registration deadline is fast approaching. Register on January 24th and it will cost you $30 more than on January 20, 21, 22, and 23. In other words, if you aren’t yet registered, do it now. https://www.fgsconference.org/registration/ For the February 11-14 event, speakers […]
Helping and sharing in genealogy. It’s truly a wonder to see so many people willing to help each other. I see message boards, pages on Facebook, and other social media opportunities to share information and hints when someone has a question. I see fellow family historians talking with each other at genealogy conferences, institutes, and […]
I am in Salt Lake City to teach at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy this coming week. Right now I am sitting at a table on the 3rd floor of the Family History Library. It’s a busy library today. I just looked up and decided to list the states where the people I know […]
I have driven to Salt Lake City several times with no issues. Yes, even in winter. My luck finally ran out. I-80 was closed in the western part of Nebraska last evening so I stopped for the night earlier than planned. This morning truckers told me I-80 was closed in parts of Wyoming. They were […]
Already 2015? Where did 2014 go? It’s one of those years that I am glad is finished. I have been doing some calendar management for 2015 and that included updating my speaking schedule. I will be presenting at conferences, seminars, institutes, and also doing several webinars from my home office. As of today, my schedule […]
If you had or will have company over during this holiday season, did you groan as you had to “hide” some of your piles of genealogy papers, documents, CDs, thumb drives, and other things? As you take it all back out, did you groan again? Why didn’t I just file these to begin with? Why […]