[Genealib] Conference of interest for those in TX OK AR LA

Thu May 1 08:01:53 EDT 2008

And of course, for anyone any where who can make the trip ..

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
For the 12th consecutive year, Angelina College at Lufkin, Texas will present its annual 3-day Genealogy Conference, 

http://www.angelina.edu/genealogy.htm

Thursday thru Saturday, July 17-19, 2008.  Come join us to ;pick up your "Keys to Discovery" from a cadre of experienced professional genealogists and speakers.  Vendors will be on hand with the latest in books, maps, etc.  Syllabus and lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (and Friday dinner) are included in the registration fee. 

Thursday optional ++ Friday & Saturday.  
      Three special all-day sessions are offered that will carry their own syllabus (in addition to the one for the general Friday & Saturday conference).  Dutch-treat dinner on Thursday evening for those registered for those sessions and the Friday & Saturday speakers who arrive early enough..
     Pre-registration will be important for these to ensure a special syllabus, in addition to the regular one for the main conference..

Thursday  opportunities ... (lunch and a special syllabus in addition to your Friday & Saturday syllabus)

1) FDR's 'New Deal' Genealogy. (Trevia Wooster Beverly) President Franklin Roosevelt's goal was to provide relief, recovery, and reform (the 3 R's) to people, and add to the economy of the United States during the Great Depression. We'll explore all those ABC programs he instigated and that have genealogical use: WPA, CCC, SS, SEC, and others. Primarily covering 1933-1938, this is also right after the 1930 census was taken so we'll look at how these records can bridge the gap until the 1940 census is released in 2012.  

2) Writing Your Family History. (Pat Gordon)  From Getting Started, through Parts of a Book, to Digitizing Photographs and Documents and Page Layout and Design, this workshop will prepare you to publish that all-important book - the history of your family. Getting your photographs and documents into your computer with digital camera and scanners, plus receiving editing tips, will give you the confidence and expertise to go forward.

3)  SATURDAY SPECIAL:(John Sellers)  "A Day at the Seat of Justice" Visiting your Ancestral Courthouse. Join John for a fun-filled and informative day for research in the (classroom) courthouse. Various record groups such as land, probate and vital records will be discussed. The various offices and their purpose will be addressed. The researcher will learn various techniques to get the most of public records. Unusual finds and information will be discussed. At the end of the day, you will be ready to tackle courthouses and reap the benefits.
*** This all-day course may be part of your Fri-Sat schedule but must be specifically registered for  and carries an extra $5 fee for the extra Handout Packet. Pre-registrations only. 
Friday and Saturday regular conference, a choice of 21 topics,and some great speakers,

 including Susan D. Kaufman, director of Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. http://www.houstonlibrary.org/clayton/  and    be sure to also click on the Clayton Library Friends site for some exciting happenings.... Also Alvie Davidson (Florida), Don Raney, Charlie Gardes, Emily Croom, Trevia W. Beverly, & John Sellers  ....

LODGING:  Many have asked.  Just before the college cutoff, from Houston on the left of the highway, is a complex of three (others available in town, but these are nearest the college).

Hampton Inn & Suites  936.699-2500
Holiday Inn-Lufkin   936.639-3333   ** due to change June 1 to Quality Inn
Comfort Suites    936.632-4949
** June 1 opening: Holiday Express  (current phone # does not yet answer)

Please visit us at http://www.angelina.edu/genealogy.htm   for full information and registration form.  If you have any questions, please contact me .. NOTE: In the registration area, you will see a 'selection' area .... this is for your benefit ... you are NOT required to make your selection of sessions at registration time ... except for Thursday &/or the Sellers special.  

Trevia Wooster Beverly
Assistant Coordinator
treviawbeverly at comcast.net 
Houston:  713.864-6862
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