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Event Location Address |
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
122 West South Temple
Salt Lake City ,
Utah 84101
801-521-0130
Click Here to view the
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel website. |
Event Date/Time |
| April 08, 2013 8:00 AM - April 12, 2013 7:00 PM 
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Description and Highlights |
Come join us for an amazing week at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City! You will learn many tips and tricks to successfully using the collections that you will increase your skills when you return home too. |
Research Professionals |
Russell C. Bangerter, BA :
Has a BA in Family History, he specializes in finding and preserving a family's unique history. Russell is President of Ancestral Connections, Inc. as well as an author and speaker. He is the genealogy blogger for Deseret News and an advisor to Treasured Souls to Keep, LLC. |
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D. :
President and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc., Dr. Eakle is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years’ experience in research, consulting, lecturing, and writing. An expert in tracing families from New York, Southern U.S., British Isles, Switzerland, and parts of Germany, she claims a 96% success rate. |
Sharon D. Monson :
The founder of 'GenSearch and more,' an author, and frequent conference presenter. She has extensive research experience in courthouses, the Family History Library, and repositories spanning 30+ years. Her class presentations cover a wide range of research methods, useful tips, source document locations and unusual resources. |
James L. Tanner :
Has a B.A. Degree in Spanish, an M.A. Degree in Linguistics from the University of Utah, and a J.D. Degree in Law from Arizona State University. He has 37 years experience as a trial attorney in Arizona. He also has over 30 years experience in genealogical research and is the author of The Guide to FamilySearch Online. He is an avid Blogger and his genealogy blog, Genealogy's Star is on of the top genealogy blogs in the US. He has been a presenter at a number of Expos and Conferences. He is the former owner of a retail computer business and Apple Macintosh software company. James is the social media coordinator at Family History Expos. |
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Event Agenda
- Click on a class title to read the class description - Click on a speaker name to read his or her bio - Click on the down arrow icon to read the class handout (registeration is required to view handouts) - Agenda is subject to change without notice
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April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Monday, April 08, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Step One: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Navigating the FHL
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All Levels )
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Russell C. Bangerter, BA
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9:00 am |
Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm |
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5:30 pm |
Step Two: |
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Hotel Classroom |
The FamilySearch Catalog: Key to the Collections
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All Levels )
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Sharon D. Monson
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6:30 pm |
Break for Dinner or Stay and Ask Questions |
April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Tuesday, April 09, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Step Three: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Setting Goals to Focus Your Research
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Experienced )
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James L. Tanner
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9:00 am |
Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm |
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5:30 pm |
Step Four: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Using Microfilms and Microfiche in the Family History Library
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Beginner )
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Sharon D. Monson
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6:30 pm |
Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm |
April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Step Five: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Understanding the Records
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All Levels )
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Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
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9:00 am |
Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm |
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5:30 pm |
Step Six: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Making Use of a Research Log
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All Levels )
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James L. Tanner
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6:30 pm |
Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm |
April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Thursday, April 11, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Step Seven: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Looking at the Books: Genealogy Data at your Fingertips
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All Levels )
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Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
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9:00 am |
Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm |
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5:30 pm |
Step Eight: |
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Hotel Classroom |
How to Ask for Help
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All Levels )
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James L. Tanner
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6:30 pm |
Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm |
April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Friday, April 12, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Step Nine: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Interpreting Results and Understanding Evidence
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All Levels )
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Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
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9:00 am |
Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm |
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5:30 pm |
Step Ten: |
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Hotel Classroom |
Organize, Preserve and Share
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All Levels )
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James L. Tanner
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6:30 pm |
Retreat Officially Ends! Thank You to Everyone! |
April Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda
Saturday, April 13, 2013 |
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8:00 am |
Take advantage of your time in SLC. Plan to research on your own Saturday using your new research skills. |
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