You are invited to participate in the first ever International Virtual Genealogy Conference (eGen Conference), presented by Family History Radio.
The Conference will be available at Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society, Kansas Room, 1203 North Main, Wichita, beginning Wednesday, June 11th at 9:00 a.m.
Daily conference sessions will be held Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 22nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays when the library will be open its regular hours for research. Lunch will be on your own. Time will be allowed for a lunch break.
The subjects cover information for beginners up through experienced family researchers. Some of the subjects are: "How to Begin", British Research, German Records, Eastern European Research, Census Records, Searching on the Internet, and Family History Library. For a complete list and more information, go to www.familyhistoryradio.com.
Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society is obtaining the conference through the Genealogical Society program and is making it available for $10 per conference day for members, and $15 per conference day for non-members. A "package deal" is available for those wishing to attend 5 or more conference days: Members may attend for $50 and non-members may attend for $70. The non-member "package deal" includes membership to Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society.
Daily attendance is limited to 15 persons, so pre-registration is required. You may pre-register by calling Midwest Library, 264-3611 on Tuesdays or Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm or Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm., or call Donna Woods at 529-4142. You may also pre-register by e-mailing Donna Woods at DWoods4267@aol.com.
Payment of conference fees will be due at your first conference day attendance.
Following is a schedule of classes for each day:
Wednesday, June 11th, starting at 9 a.m.
Dynamic Acquisition of Genealogy Skills
Step 1 – The Cycle of Success
Step 2 – Sources for Genealogists
Step 3 – Repositories for Genealogists
Step 4 – Methodologies for Genealogists
Step 5 – Organizational Skills
Step 6 – Computer Programs, Which Should You Use: Or Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Terrain
Thursday, June 12th, starting at 9 a.m.
Experience of Those Assigned the Task of Preserving the Records of the United States
What to Expect as a Beginner to a Family History Center
Preparing to Visit a Library or Archive
What the Pros Know About Scanning Before They Start
U.S. Online Census Records – What’s Available Out There
Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 in U.S. Federal Census Records: Interpreting What You See
California Gold Rush
Friday, June 13th, starting at 9 a.m.
Trends and Developments in Repositories
U.S. Social Security Records
I Can’t Find It: Understanding Database Limitations
America Moves West: 19th Century Westward Migration
Family Memorabilia: Preservation and Creative Displaying
Saturday, June 14th, starting at 9 a.m.
Latest Genealogy Technology Products, Software and Applications
Effective Searching on the Net
Dinner in the Cemetery: Preserving the Story Stone-by-Stone
Digging Up the Sources of Electronic Family Trees
Judging the Value of Evidence in Your Sources
Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research
Monday, June 16th, starting at 9 a.m.
Message Boards, Queries and Mailing Lists
Research Logs: Why They are Important and How to Use Them
An Introduction to Research in Eastern Europe
Inter-Library Loan, an Underused Resource
Scandinavian Migration Clues
Preparing Family History Web Sites
Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks
Wednesday, June 18th, starting at 9 a.m.
Dynamic Acquisition of Genealogy Skills
Step 1 – The Cycle of Success
What to Expect as a Beginner to a Family History Center
Preparing to Visit a Library or Archive
What the Pros Know About Scanning Before They Start
America Moves West: 19th Century Westward Migration
Family Memorabilia: Preservation and Creative Displaying
Thursday, June 19th, starting at 9 a.m.
Step 2 – Sources for Genealogists
U.S. Online Census Records – What’s Available Out There
Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 in U.S. Federal Census Records: Interpreting What You See
Inter-Library Loan, an Underused Resource
Message Boards, Queries, and Mailing Lists
California Gold Rush
Experiences of Those Assigned the Task of Preserving the Records of the United States
Friday, June 20th, starting at 9 a.m.
Step 3 – Repositories for Genealogists
U. S. Social Security Records
Trends and Developments in Repositories
Preparing Family History Web Sites
I Can’t Find It: Understanding Database Limitations
Effective Searching on the Net
Did Your Eastern European Ancestor Speak German?
Saturday, June 21st, starting at 9 a.m.
Step 4 – Methodologies for Genealogists
Dinner in the Cemetery: Preserving the Story Stone-by-Stone
Digging Up the Sources of Electronic Family Trees
Latest Genealogy Technology Products, Software and Applications
Judging the Value of Evidence in Your Sources
Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research
Sunday, June 22nd, starting at 1 p.m.
British Research Methodologies Using the Internet
Using British Census Records Online
The Starting Point for English Research: Church of England Parish Registers
Basic Irish Research Methods and Sources
Understanding and Using German Records and Resources
Monday, June 23rd, starting at 9 a.m.
Step 5 – Organizational Skills
Research Logs: Why They are Important and How to Use Them
An Introduction to Research in Eastern Europe
Scandinavian Migration Clues
Step 6 – Computer Programs, Which Should You Use: Or Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Terrain
Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks
Wednesday, June 25th, starting at 9 a.m.
Message Boards, Queries and Mailing Lists
British Research Methodologies Using the Internet
U.S. Online Census Records – What’s Available Out There
California Gold Rush
Effective Searching on the Net
Using British Census Records Online
An Introduction to Research in Eastern Europe
Thursday, June 26th, starting at 9 a.m.
Inter-Library Loan, an Underused Resource
Preparing Family History Web Sites
Family Memorabilia: Preservation and Creative Displaying
Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 in U.S. Federal Census Records: Interpreting What You See
Judging the Value of Evidence in Your Sources
Understanding and Using German Records and Resources
Friday, June 27th, starting at 9 a.m.
What to Expect as a Beginner to a Family History Center
What the Pros Know About Scanning Before They Start
Effective Searching on the Net
Basic Irish Research Methods and Sources
Dinner in the Cemetery: Preserving the Story Stone-by-Stone
Understanding and Using German Records and Resources
U.S. Social Security Records
Saturday, June 28th, starting at 9 a.m.
The Starting Point for English Research: Church of England Parish Registers
Preparing Family History Web Sites
America Moves West: 19th Century Westward Migration
Digging Up the Sources of Electronic Family Trees
Using Animated Maps to Support Your Research
Research Logs: Why They are Important and How to Use Them
Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks
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