Society Class Schedule 2010
Unless otherwise noted: pre-registration is encouraged so their will be an adequate number of
handouts; all classes are at the IGS Library, 628 E Grand Ave, 515 276-0287.
African American Research Introduction
| Saturday, Jul 17th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Oh Yes You Can! Don't let anyone tell you it's not possible
to find your African American roots. This class is an introduction on how to
begin the journey to discovering your ancestors into the pre-Civil War era.
You will learn about research, source materials and now to record that
information. Come to learn how you can research the stories that have been
passed down by the "old folk." Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.
Preregistration is required. |
Beginning Genealogy
| Saturday, Jun 19th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Find out how easy it is to get started in this popular and
fascinating pursuit. Your family has a story to tell - begin your journey of
discovery with IGS. Open to the public - Free, preregister. |
| Thursday, Sep 23rd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday, Oct 16th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| Saturday, Nov 6th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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| Thursday, Dec 9th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Beginning Internet Genealogy
| Thursday, Jun 24th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Explore the possibilities of researching your family's
history on the Internet. Learn about search engines, genealogical websites
and more. Get the tools you need to conduct a successful online search and
discover new information about your family. Open to the public - Free, preregistration suggested. |
| Thursday, Jul 22nd |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday, Sep 18th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| Thursday, Oct 21st | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Saturday, Dec 4th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Genetic Genealogy - DNA Testing
| Saturday, Dec 4th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Genealogists are taking their research to a new level with
the cutting-edge technology of DNS testing. Learn what the excitement is all
about and how you can apply this fascinating tool to your own research. Open
to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members. Preregistration is
required. |
German Research Introduction
| Saturday, Sep 18th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Open to the public - Preregistration suggested. |
Intermediate Internet Genealogy
| Thursday, Nov 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.
Preregistration is required. |
Italian Research Introduction
| Saturday, Jun 19th | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
This class is an introduction to tracing your Italian family
tree. Learn how to research records, find Italian town of origin, how to
read Italian records and more. Tour of the Cultural Center Museum following
class. Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.
Space is limited and
preregistration is required. Contact IGS or Kathy Foggia at 289-2773. |
| Saturday, Oct 16th | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | |
Legacy Users Group
| Thursday, Jun 17th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
First session to form a Legacy Users Group. Open to the public - Bring your computer with Legacy and ask
questions on its use. |
Military Records
| Saturday, Jun 19th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Learn about pension files, service records, muster rolls and
more. Find out where to find these valuable resources and how you can access
them. Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members,
preregistration required. |
Newspapers
| Saturday, Jul 17th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Learn how to find your ancestors in the newspapers. Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.
Preregistration is required. |
Quaker Research Introduction
| Saturday, Nov 6th | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Learn how to find your Quaker ancestors. Open to the public - $5 IGS members / $10 non-members.
Preregistration is required. |
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Celebrate Your Heritage, Come Home To Iowa in 2009
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Founded in 1965, the Iowa Genealogical Society (IGS) is a non-profit educational organization which seeks to encourage genealogical and historical research.
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