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10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project

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SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Online volunteers surpassed the previous one-day mark for indexing (transcribing) genealogical records, including the 1940 U.S. Census, as part of the “Five Million Record Challenge” issued by the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Aiming to propel volunteer Continue reading 10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project→

Call for Speakers Now Open for the APG Professional Management Conference

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The following news release was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, with APG: Theme for 2013 Conference to be “Marketing and Strategies” The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2013 APG Professional Management Conference Continue reading Call for Speakers Now Open for the APG Professional Management Conference→

FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1

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The following news release was received from Paula Stuart-Warren with the Federation of Genealogical Societies: In just over two months the 2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama from August 29 – September 1. The Continue reading FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1→

NGS Re-releases Rare 1986 Audio Recording of Milton Rubincam & John Coddington

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I just got the following NGS news release about a 1986 recording of John Coddington and Milton Rubincam that’s been made available again. The news release is below. This reminds me. Somewhere here I have several hour-long recordings of both Continue reading NGS Re-releases Rare 1986 Audio Recording of Milton Rubincam & John Coddington→

The Family History Library Hosts Free Research Series on Danish Research

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The following news release was received from Maryanne Taylor: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ⎯ Genealogists and family history enthusiasts looking for help with research in Denmark will be interested in classes held at the Family History Library in July. A Continue reading The Family History Library Hosts Free Research Series on Danish Research→

Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington to be Open on Mondays During Summer of 2012

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The following was received from Jim Johnson, Director at the Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington: The Heritage Quest Research Library will be open on Mondays from 10 AM to 4 PM during the months of June July and Continue reading Heritage Quest Research Library in Sumner, Washington to be Open on Mondays During Summer of 2012→

Colorado Springs Family History Expo Starts Friday – and the Sacramento Expo is July 6 & 7!

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The Colorado Family History Expo is being held in Colorado Springs this year. From what I’ve heard, a good crowd of enthusiastic genealogists are expected to decend on the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs facility at 1 p.m. on Friday for Continue reading Colorado Springs Family History Expo Starts Friday – and the Sacramento Expo is July 6 & 7!→

It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for the Southern California Genealogical Jamboree

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About 18 years ago I attended my first Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. I was instantly enthralled. Little did I know that years later I would have the opportunity to attend as both an exhibitor and a presenter, which I did Continue reading It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for the Southern California Genealogical Jamboree→

NGS Announces Plans for 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas – May 8-11, 2013

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The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced at their Family History Conference in Cincinnati last week that the 2013 NGS Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 8–11 May 2013. The conference hotel and Continue reading NGS Announces Plans for 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas – May 8-11, 2013→

The Flip-Pal mobile scanner was a hit at the NGS conference in Cincinnati

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Family Roots Publishing took nearly 100 Flip-Pal mobile scanners to the National Genealogical Society Conference in Cincinnati – and sold out by about noon of the third day. We then took orders – all of which have now been shipped Continue reading The Flip-Pal mobile scanner was a hit at the NGS conference in Cincinnati→

SCGS Jamboree Early-Bird Registration Discount Deadline is Monday, April 30

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ACT NOW! The early-bird registration discount deadline is Monday, April 30. The 43rd Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel on Friday through Sunday, June 8th to 10th, 2012. Separate events, Continue reading SCGS Jamboree Early-Bird Registration Discount Deadline is Monday, April 30→