DearREADERS,How about 17 classes and on-site Family History Library research guidance? Quite an alternative to the 66% cut in reference librarian staff at the FHL. Our friend Holly Hansen of FamilyHistoryExpos.com hosts 5-day research retreats now held monthly. Folks who have attended previous retreats appreciate the staff Holly collects to teach classes and provide one-on-one research guidance.
During this interview +Cousin Russ asks about student-teacher ratios and Ol' Myrt discovers the Crystal Inn provides a free to the Family History Library, and to and from the airport if you are flying in. Holly explains the framework of the retreat. I simply cannot believe the number of high caliber staffers and variety of classes offered each month.
You'll find the 5-10 January 2015 Scandinavia Sources and Strategies Retreat includes 17 classes and plenty of guided Family History Library research time. The schedule is found below.
Scandinavian Research Retreat
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| 7:30 am | Check-in & Pick Up Registration Packets | ||
| 8:00 am | Session One Includes: | ||
| 1 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Introduction to the NEW Family History Library Catalog
( All Levels ) |
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. |
| 2 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Patronymics and Naming Practices of Scandinavia
( Beginner ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 10:30 am | Research with Professionals at the Family History Library from 10:30 am to 5 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | Session Two Includes: | ||
| 3 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
The Chicken Walked Here: Learning to Read
Germanic & Scandinavian Gothic Script
( Beginner ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 6:30 pm | Break for Dinner or Stay and Ask Questions | ||
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| 8:00 am | Session Three Includes: | ||
| 4 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Emigration/Immigration Sources for Scandinavia
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 5 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Effective Use of Scandinavian Gazetteers
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 10:30 am | Research with Professionals at the Family History Library from 10:30 am to 5 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | Session Four Includes: | ||
| 6 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Learn More... U.S. Sources that Lead to Scandinavia
( All Levels ) |
James L. Tanner |
| 6:30 pm | Break for Dinner or Research on your own Library Closes at 9 pm | ||
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| 8:00 am | Session Five Includes: | ||
| 7 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Scandinavian Church Records
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 8 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Scandinavian Census Records: Denmark & Norway
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 9 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Scandinavian Census Records: Sweden & Finland
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 11:30 am | Research with Professionals at the Family History Library from 11:30 am to 5 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | Session Six Includes: | ||
| 10 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Scandinavian Probate Records
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 6:30 pm | Break for Dinner or Research on your own Library Closes at 9 pm | ||
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| 8:00 am | Session Seven Includes: | ||
| 11 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Using Scandinavian Military Records
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 12 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Printed Sources for Scandinavian Research
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 13 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Searching on the Internet: String Search, Catalog Search, & Wiki Search
( All Levels ) |
James L. Tanner |
| 11:30 am | Research with Professionals at the Family History Library from 11:30 am to 5 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | Session Eight Includes: | ||
| 14 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Letting MyHeritage.com, Ancestry.com, &
FamilySearch's Family Tree offer Research Assistance for Scandinavian
Ancestors
( All Levels ) |
James L. Tanner |
| 6:30 pm | Break for Dinner or Research on your own Library Closes at 9 pm | ||
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| 8:00 am | Session Nine Includes: | ||
| 15 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Solving Brick Wall Problems in Denmark When No Parish Registers Exist
( All Levels ) |
Kim Melchior, AG |
| 16 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Solving Brick Wall Problems in Sweden, Finland & Norway
( All Levels ) |
Ruth Ellen Maness, AG |
| 10:30 am | Research with Professionals at the Family History Library from 10:30 am to 5 pm | ||
| 5:30 pm | Session Ten Includes: | ||
| 17 | Crystal Inn Classroom |
Sharing the Results of Your Scandinavian Research
( All Levels ) |
Holly T. Hansen |
| 6:30 pm | Retreat Officially Ends! Thank You to Everyone! | ||
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| 8:00 am | Take advantage of your time in SLC. Saturday, plan to research on your own using your new research skills. | ||
FIND OUT MORE
- 5-10 January 2015 Scandinavian Sources & Strategies
- 16-21 February 2015 Prove the Marriage
- 16-21 March 2015 Research FUNdamentals: Wills, Inventories & Probate Records
- 13-18 April 2015 Proving Family Relationships: US Land & Tax Records
- 18-23 May 2015 England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland
- 15-20 June 2015 Virginia: Bypassing Burned Counties
- 13-18 July 2015 Southern States: Sources & Strategies
- 17-22 Aug 2015 New England: Best Sources, Strategies & Methodology
- 21-26 Sep 2015 Germany: Basic Sources, Strategies & Methodologies
- 19-24 Oct 2015 Proving Family Relationships using DNA & Resources at the FHL
- 9-14 Nov 2015 Basic Sources for Military Research
- 30 Nov-5Dec 2015 Emigration, Immigration, Migration:Holidays, Customs, Language, Occupation, and Naming Patterns
THANK-you, Holly for providing research support, so sorely needed to help folks get up to speed finding appropriate extant record groups to determine family relationships. I'll bet your retreats fill up quickly even among those of us who live in Salt Lake City.
Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt :)
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Wow! Incredible opportunities here. Thanks for posting all the details. I've clipped to Evernote so I don't forget what/when.
ReplyDeleteDearCELIA,
DeleteAs usual, Holly Hansen is ahead of the curve -- figuring out what researchers need. I imagine with her 15 years experience hosting these retreats, these will become popular as folks realize they need more help than is available at the now non-existent reference desks.
Myrt :)