From online collections to libraries to major research centers,
the records you seek can be found in a variety of places. The FGS 2017 “Finding Records” track on
Saturday, September 2 will give you ideas for finding the records that can
unlock the clues to your past.
Libraries: Getting the Most Bang For Your Buck
by Ari Wilkins
Learn how to save money and time by using libraries’ services and
collections to the fullest extent.
- Time: 8:00-9:00 AM
- Skill level: Beginner, intermediate
Ari Wilkins is a genealogist and a member of Dallas Public
Library’s genealogy staff. She formerly served on the Texas State Genealogical
Society’s executive committee.
Why The Genealogy Center? Collections & Services of a Leading Family History Research Center
by Curt B.
Witcher MLS, FUGA, IGSF
This presentation will provide an up-to-date and detailed look at
an international family history collection that continues to grow and continues
to be more accessible to researchers.
- Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
- Skill level: Beginner, intermediate
Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF, is manager of The Genealogy
Center at Allen County Public Library, founding president of the Indiana
Genealogical Society, and a former president of NGS and FGS.
Where Would You Go If You Had Five Days in Washington, D.C.?
by Pamela Boyer Sayre CG,
CGL, FUGA
This session provides answers about where to get research results in Washington, D.C., and how to stretch available funds for the best use.
- Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
- Skill level: Intermediate
Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA, is a former NGS director of
education and publications. She coordinates/teaches in courses at IGHR, SLIG,
and GRIP.
Using All the Features of FamilySearch
by David E. Rencher AG,
CG, FIGRS, FUGA
Sponsored by FamilySearch
Learn the breadth and depth of the programs and features of the FamilySearch organization and website. The genealogical landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade—learn what FamilySearch has done to adapt.
- Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
- Skill level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced
David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, is the chief genealogical
officer for FamilySearch. He has been a professional genealogist since 1977 and
is a past president of FGS.
Researching Manuscript and Special Collections in Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
by Deborah Abbott PhD
These institutions hold important documents that give a true-to-life picture of the lives of African Americans before, during, and after slavery. The archives and special collections of these colleges/universities hold manuscripts, photographs, personal accounts, Bibles, genealogical information, etc.
- Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
- Skill level: Intermediate, advanced
Deborah Abbott, PhD, is a genealogist specializing in African
American research, genealogy methodology, and manuscript collections. She is an
instructor at IGHR and SLIG and a trustee for the Ohio Genealogical Society.
