Sessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about Archives and In The Heartland in Prairie Capital Convention Center

Thursday 8th September 2011

• T-214: Missouri: The Show Me State

  by Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL, FNGS

  Many pioneers traveled to Missouri; some stayed, others moved on. All left their footprints in the records. Learn how and where to discover those footprints.

  Sponsored by Missouri State Archives

  • Archives
  • Genealogy
  • In The Heartland
  • Missouri

  At 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Thursday 8th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center

Friday 9th September 2011

• F-300: Records and Repositories at the Crossroads of America - Indiana Research

  by Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF

  Known as the Crossroads of America, Indiana is rich in records and repositories that contain both textual and virtual resources, official governmental records and private records. This presentation identifies resources and explores strategies for accessing and successfully using those records.

  • Archives
  • Genealogy
  • In The Heartland
  • Records Management

  At 8:00am to 9:00am, Friday 9th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center

Saturday 10th September 2011

• S-439: Discovering Midwestern Repositories

  by Loretto D. Szucs

  In terms of research opportunities, the Midwest is the land of opportunity! This presentation will be a mini tour of some of the best places to find your family records. Not only will you learn what some of the greatest libraries, archives and other institutions have to offer online, but you'll better understand the benefits of a personal visit.

  • Archives
  • Genealogy
  • In The Heartland
  • Midwest

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Saturday 10th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center