One Step, Many Solutions:
2009 Abrams Genealogy Seminar
Friday, July 17-Saturday, July 18
Library of Michigan

Featuring keynote speaker Stephen Morse, whose appearance is co-sponsored by the Eaton County Genealogical Society. For both beginning and experienced researchers. Mix and match programs from two seminar tracks: Resources available in the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection at the Library of Michigan. Genealogical and historical collections at selected libraries and archives from across the region. All sessions at the Library of Michigan in downtown Lansing. Please print and mail the registration form.

Stephen Morse

Friday, July 17

12:30 - 1 p.m.

A. Archives of Michigan Tour

1:15 - 1:45 p.m.

B. Library of Michigan Tour

2 - 3 p.m.

C. Researching Your Female Ancestors

- Edwina Morgan, Library of Michigan

D. Michigan Biographical Index

- James N. Jackson, Professional Researcher

E. Genealogical Research at the Library of Michigan

- Randy Riley, Library of Michigan

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

F. Cemetery Records: Dying to Get in There!

- Karen Krugman, Professional Researcher

G. The Ultimate Michigan Civil War Resource

- Mark Harvey, Archives of Michigan

H. Resources from the Forest Parke Library & Archives Collection

- David Votta, Capital Area District Library, Lansing

Saturday, July 18

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

I. Welcome and Keynote Address

One-Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools

- Stephen Morse

- Co-sponsored by the Eaton County Genealogical Society

11:30 a.m. - noon

J. Presentation of the Carole Callard Genealogy Appreciation Award

Noon - 1 p.m.

Lunch

1 - 2 p.m.

K. One-Step Webpages: A Hodgepodge of Lesser-Known Gems

- Stephen Morse

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

L. Casting the "Net" Over Your British Isles Ancestors

- Richard M. Doherty, Professional Researcher

M. Genealogy 2.0: Social Networking and Family History

- Gloriane Peck, Library of Michigan

N. Treasures for Researchers at the Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne

- Curt Witcher, Allen County Public Library

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

O. Researching Your New England Ancestors

- Charles Hagler, Library of Michigan

P. Seeking Michigan Death Records? A New Digitization Project

- Kris Rzepczynski, Library of Michigan

Q. Research at the Burton Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library

- Mark Bowden, Detroit Public Library

Registration

• Registration is $40. This includes full attendance for the seminar, a boxed lunch on Saturday and a seminar syllabus. Registration opens one hour before each day's first event.
• Eaton County Genealogical Society members are eligible for a discounted registration rate of $25. Additional information about ECGS can be found at www.miegs.org/.
• Please print and mail the registration form.

The Sheraton Lansing Hotel (925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing) is offering a special discounted rate of $89 for participants. Call (517) 323-7100 for reservations, and mention the Abrams Genealogy Seminar to receive the discount.

What to Expect

• 60-minute sessions on specific areas of interest.
• Seminar syllabus highlighting print and online resources in each subject area.
• Seminar track featuring notable regional library collections and genealogy resources.
• Question-and-answer period at the end of each session.
• Discussion of the Library of Michigan's approach to providing genealogy services.
• Tours of the Library of Michigan and Archives of Michigan.

For more information, contact Randy Riley or Kris Rzepczynski at (517) 373-1300, or call (517) 373-1592 (TDD for use by deaf or hard of hearing only) or the Michigan Relay Center, (800) 649-3777, or visit the Library's Web site at www.michigan.gov/familyhistory.

Updated 04/23/2009