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The | The FamilySearch Library and the Research Specialists of the Nordic Reference team invite you to a free, week-long conference focused exclusively on Nordic research. The conference, which will be held October 17th – 21st, 2016, is perfect for beginning and intermediate genealogists interested in learning about records of Nordic localities, and Family History Library collections. | ||
Come and spend a week at the world renowned | Come and spend a week at the world renowned FamilySearch Library learning from our expert staff of genealogists as well as experienced guest genealogists. Learn how to effectively use historical records, and how to do research in the Nordic countries. Explore such topics as census, church, immigration, and vital records. Learn more about Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish research. And discover new techniques, strategies, and methodology to apply to your genealogical research problems. | ||
Seating in the ''' | Seating in the '''FamilySearch Library Classrooms''', is limited to 26 participants, so be sure to register early to secure a spot. | ||
Registration for the conference begins on 17 September 2016 at this link for '''Webinar guests''': | Registration for the conference begins on 17 September 2016 at this link for '''Webinar guests''': | ||
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use but this class will help show you how to navigate these records and what | use but this class will help show you how to navigate these records and what | ||
you can find. The class will focus on | you can find. The class will focus on | ||
the | the FamilySearch Library Collection and various collections made available on | ||
the internet. [[Media:Norwegian Military Records Handout 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | the internet. [[Media:Norwegian Military Records Handout 2016.pdf|'''Class Handout''']] | ||
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'''Liv H. Anderson''', CG, AG<sup>®</sup> a native of Kristiansund, Norway with her first encounter with genealogy at the Trondheim Archive when she was 12 years old. Liv has worked for FamilySearch for over 35 years. The first 5 years in the Evaluation Department, processing individual and marriage entry sheets; the next 11 years in the Cataloging Department, and since November of 1995 as a Scandinavian Research Consultant. Liv is a Certified Genealogist through the Board of Certified Genealogists, Washington, DC and has accreditation in Norwegian research through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, ICAPGen. | '''Liv H. Anderson''', CG, AG<sup>®</sup> a native of Kristiansund, Norway with her first encounter with genealogy at the Trondheim Archive when she was 12 years old. Liv has worked for FamilySearch for over 35 years. The first 5 years in the Evaluation Department, processing individual and marriage entry sheets; the next 11 years in the Cataloging Department, and since November of 1995 as a Scandinavian Research Consultant. Liv is a Certified Genealogist through the Board of Certified Genealogists, Washington, DC and has accreditation in Norwegian research through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, ICAPGen. | ||
'''Rachel Creswell''', Rachel Creswell has served as a volunteer at the | '''Rachel Creswell''', Rachel Creswell has served as a volunteer at the FamilySearch Library on the International floor since 2002. Her main focus of research is in Finland. | ||
'''Dr. Fritz Juengling''', Ph.D., MA, BA, BA, AG<sup>®</sup> received his Bachelor’s degrees in German Studies and Secondary Education at Western Oregon University, his Master’s and Doctorate in Germanic Philology with minors in both English and Linguistics at the University of Minnesota. He has taught all levels of German, English, Latin and Old English (Anglo-Saxon) at the high school and university levels. He is an Accredited Genealogist<sup>®</sup> for Germany and the Netherlands through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists and a German, Dutch, and Scandinavian Research Specialist at the | '''Dr. Fritz Juengling''', Ph.D., MA, BA, BA, AG<sup>®</sup> received his Bachelor’s degrees in German Studies and Secondary Education at Western Oregon University, his Master’s and Doctorate in Germanic Philology with minors in both English and Linguistics at the University of Minnesota. He has taught all levels of German, English, Latin and Old English (Anglo-Saxon) at the high school and university levels. He is an Accredited Genealogist<sup>®</sup> for Germany and the Netherlands through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists and a German, Dutch, and Scandinavian Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
'''Anka Magee''', BS, AG<sup>®</sup> Anka is currently working as an International Research Consultant at the | '''Anka Magee''', BS, AG<sup>®</sup> Anka is currently working as an International Research Consultant at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has presented classes at various conferences and Libraries: National Genealogical Society (NGS), ICAPGen conferences, UGA Salt Lake Institute, BYU Genealogical conferences, and has taught numerous classes at the FamilySearch Library in SLC. She worked as an instructor at BYU for a number of years. There have been numerous field trip experiences in Scandinavia, England and Germany. She has done research in various archives in Scandinavia and the British Isles. Anka is a proud native of Norway and is accredited in Norwegian and Danish research through ICAPGen. | ||
'''Rick Mathews''', Richard (Rick) Mathews, | '''Rick Mathews''', Richard (Rick) Mathews, | ||
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Swedish American Genealogy Center at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago and volunteers at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library helping patrons with their Swedish research. | Swedish American Genealogy Center at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago and volunteers at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library helping patrons with their Swedish research. | ||
'''Geoffrey Fröberg Morris''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> He began family history research as a teen when he was mentored by his mother (a native of Sweden) who was accredited in Swedish research. He received a bachelors degree from the University of Utah in Philosophy with a minor in Swedish. He has been employed for over 15 years at the | '''Geoffrey Fröberg Morris''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> He began family history research as a teen when he was mentored by his mother (a native of Sweden) who was accredited in Swedish research. He received a bachelors degree from the University of Utah in Philosophy with a minor in Swedish. He has been employed for over 15 years at the FamilySearch Library as a member of the Nordic research team. Among his work assignments, Geoff has engaged in many archival visits in Sweden and Denmark. He has authored hundreds of pages to the Family Search Wiki, and presents at conferences routinely. | ||
'''A. Boyd Nielsen''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> A. Boyd Nielsen, founder of Nielsen Genealogical Services, has been involved in genealogical research for over 50 years. He specializes in Scandinavian, Germanic, British, and North American research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and German from Utah State University. He is an accredited genealogist through ICAPGen®. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Utah Genealogical Association, a Commisssioner on the ICAPGen® Board and on the grading committee for ICAPGen®. He also serves as the Scandinavian Chair for ICAPGen®. | '''A. Boyd Nielsen''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> A. Boyd Nielsen, founder of Nielsen Genealogical Services, has been involved in genealogical research for over 50 years. He specializes in Scandinavian, Germanic, British, and North American research. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and German from Utah State University. He is an accredited genealogist through ICAPGen®. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Utah Genealogical Association, a Commisssioner on the ICAPGen® Board and on the grading committee for ICAPGen®. He also serves as the Scandinavian Chair for ICAPGen®. | ||
'''Naomi D. Newbold''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> Naomi graduated with a B.A. from Brigham Young University with a major in Family History / Genealogy. She has been accredited with ICAPGen in Danish research since 2014. Naomi’s research experience includes full time employment at the | '''Naomi D. Newbold''', BA, AG<sup>®</sup> Naomi graduated with a B.A. from Brigham Young University with a major in Family History / Genealogy. She has been accredited with ICAPGen in Danish research since 2014. Naomi’s research experience includes full time employment at the FamilySearch Library with the Nordic team, archival work in Denmark and Germany, and client work. She has a special interest in Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein in Germany. | ||
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