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Texas State Genealogical Society 2012 Conference (view source)
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*Librarians' Track | *Librarians' Track: Opening: ''Best of Times--For Genealogists & Their Librarians'' by Curt Witcher. ''Give 'em What They Want: Collection Development and Partnerships'' by Sue Kaufman, ''With the Ancestrally Challenged - Providing Service to Family History Researchers'' by Bill Buckner, and ''Dallas Public Library Genealogy Collection'' by Sharon Martin.<br> | ||
*Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions | *Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions. ''Products, Prospects and Publicity: Marketing Your Society for Success'' by Susan Ball, ''Put Your Society Publications & Records Online'' by Tony Hanson, ''Blogs, Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research Online'' by Randy Whited and ''Becoming the Outstanding Leader Your Society Needs'' by Curt Witcher <br> | ||
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre registration requested) | *FamilySearch Track Free (pre-registration requested): Two identical presentions morning and afternood by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. <br> | ||
*Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Stay tuned, you'll love this.<br> | *Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Free to all. Stay tuned, you'll love this. Dozens of exhibitors and special learning experiences. <br> | ||
=== Friday, November 2 === | === Friday, November 2 === | ||
*Methodology Track: ''Gone To Texas'' by Teri Flack; ''Removing Research Stumbling Blocks: Strategies for Success'' by Karen Matheson; ''Get the Scoop! Using Newspapers'' ''in Family History Research'' by Matheson, ''Abstract versus Original, Do I need both?'' by Kelvin Meyers; and ''A Lifetime of Genealogy'' by Lloyd Bockstruck. | |||
*Resources Track: ''My Ancestor the Texas Ranger, Proving his Service'' by Kelvin Meyers; ''Genealogical Resources in the Texas General Land Office'' by Jim Harkins; ''Gone to Texas: Fundamentals of Texas researchRPAC'' & ''Probate ''by Teri Flack;''Records: Ensuring Preservation and Access'' by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars: Finding Your Ancestors in Prison Records'' by Karen Matheson.<br> | |||
*Methodology Track: '' | *Ethnic Focus: ''Finding Frieda and Fritz: Identifying Immigrant Origins Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research'' by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic Genealogical Research -The Basics'' by Janet Khashab; ''Native American Resources at the SW Branch of NARA'' by Aaron Holt.<br> | ||
*Resources Track: ''Texas | *Technology Track: ''Photo Scanning, Saving and Sharing'' by Randy Whited; ''Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent ''by Debbie Parker Wayne; ''Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research OnlineBlogs'' by Randy Whited; Portal to Texas History by Carlisle and ''Keep Your Feet On the Ground and Your Data In the Cloud'' by Randy Whited. <br> | ||
*Ethnic Focus: ''Immigrant Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research'' by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic'' by Janet Khashab<br> | |||
*''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested). <br> | *''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested). <br> | ||
*''FamilySearch'' Track by | *''FamilySearch'' Track by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. Pre-registration requeted. | ||
*Friday Night Banquet - Speaker: Lloyd Bockstruck | *Friday Night Banquet - Speaker: Lloyd Bockstruck "''A Black Chicken Lays White Eggs''"<br>Join us for an evening fun and conversation as we hold our traditional Friday night awards banquet, but this year served with a twist! | ||
=== Saturday, November 3 === | === Saturday, November 3 === | ||
*All-day block of four valued talks by Curt Witcher: ''An Ancestor's Death -- A Time for Reaping; ''& ''Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research''; & ''Finding the World with WorldCat; ''&''“Doing the History Eliminates the Mystery!'' | *All-day block of four valued talks by Curt Witcher: ''An Ancestor's Death -- A Time for Reaping; ''& ''Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research''; & ''Finding the World with WorldCat; ''&''“Doing the History Eliminates the Mystery!'' | ||
*''Getting Started Experience'' (see above)<br> | *''Getting Started Experience'' (see above) Free but pre-registration required<br> | ||
== Exhibitors == | == Exhibitors == | ||
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*Texas Cemetery Restoration, LLC = Bronze Sponsor | *Texas Cemetery Restoration, LLC = Bronze Sponsor | ||
*Cemetery Preservation Supply, LLC = Bronze Sponsor | *Cemetery Preservation Supply, LLC = Bronze Sponsor | ||
*Arlington Genealogical Society | *Arlington Genealogical Society | ||
*Grand Prarire Genealogical Society | *Grand Prarire Genealogical Society | ||
*Mid-Cities Genealogical Society | *Mid-Cities Genealogical Society | ||
*Arphax Publishing | *Arphax Publishing | ||
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*Hogar de Dallas | *Hogar de Dallas | ||
*Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists | *Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists | ||
*The Barefoot Reader | *The Barefoot Reader | ||
*Abstracting the Past | *Abstracting the Past | ||
* . . . and more coming! | * . . . and more coming! | ||