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October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013

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Event Location Address

Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
122 West South Temple
Salt Lake City , Utah 84101
801-521-0130

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Event Date/Time

October 28, 2013 8:00 AM - November 01, 2013 7:00 PM

Description and Highlights

Your week at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City is one of the most productive investments you will ever make in your family history! Come learn to research with the pros!

Research Professionals

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.
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.

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Event Agenda

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October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Monday, October 28, 2013
8:00 am Step One:
1 Hotel Classroom Navigating the FHL   Login First
( All Levels )
Holly T. Hansen
9:00 am Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm
5:30 pm Step Two:
2 Hotel Classroom The FamilySearch Catalog: Key to the Collections   Login First
( All Levels )
Sharon D. Monson
6:30 pm Break for Dinner or Stay and Ask Questions
 

October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Tuesday, October 29, 2013
8:00 am Step Three:
3 Hotel Classroom Setting Goals to Focus Your Research   Login First
( Experienced )
James L. Tanner
9:00 am Research With Professionals at Family History Library
5:30 pm Step Four:
4 Hotel Classroom Using Microfilms and Microfiche in the Family History Library   Login First
( Beginner )
Sharon D. Monson
6:30 pm Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm
 

October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Wednesday, October 30, 2013
8:00 am Step Five:
5 Hotel Classroom Understanding the Records   Login First
( All Levels )
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
9:00 am Research with Professionals at the FHL 9 am to 5 pm
5:30 pm Step Six:
6 Hotel Classroom Making Use of a Research Log   Login First
( All Levels )
James L. Tanner
6:30 pm Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm
 

October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Thursday, October 31, 2013
8:00 am Step Seven:
7 Hotel Classroom Looking at the Books: Genealogy Data at your Fingertips   Login First
( All Levels )
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
9:00 am Research With Professionals at Family History Library
5:30 pm Step Eight:
8 Hotel Classroom How to Ask for Help   Login First
( All Levels )
James L. Tanner
6:30 pm Break for Dinner or Research on your own FHL Closes at 9 pm
 

October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Friday, November 01, 2013
8:00 am Step Nine:
9 Hotel Classroom Interpreting Results and Understanding Evidence   Login First
( All Levels )
Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.
9:00 am Research With Professionals at Family History Library
5:30 pm Step Ten:
10 Hotel Classroom Organize, Preserve and Share   Login First
( All Levels )
James L. Tanner
6:30 pm Retreat Officially Ends! Thank You to Everyone!
 

October Salt Lake City Family History Library Retreat 2013 Agenda


Saturday, November 02, 2013
8:00 am Take advantage of your time in SLC. Plan to research on your own Saturday using your new research skills.

Event Sponsors



Event Contact

For more information contact:
Dan Thomson
dan@fhexpos.com
801-829-8301