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SUMMARY:2019 Fall Seminar: Jen Baldwin
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 12 for Jen Baldwin of Ancestral Journeys discussing Digging for Details\, Go Back to School\, One Place Studies\, and naturalization records. Register today!
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2019-fall-seminar-jen-baldwin/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T151321Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Summer Seminar: Judy Russell
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Judy Russell\, The Legal Genealogist\, as the featured speaker for our 2019 Summer Seminar\, focusing on Tracing Your Ancestors Through Courthouse Records.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2019-summer-seminar-judy-russell-2-2/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20180908T230743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T151529Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Spring Seminar: Michael D. Lacopo – A Method to our Madness
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Michael D. Lacopo\, D.V.M. as the featured speaker for our 2019 Spring Seminar\, speaking on A Method to our Madness: Sound Methodology for Successful Research. \nMore details will be provided as they become available.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2019-spring-seminar-michael-d-lacopo-2/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20170802T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T151806Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Fall Seminar: David E. Rencher
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome David E. Rencher as the featured speaker for our 2018 Fall Seminar. \nDavid received a BA in Family and Local History\, Brigham Young University in 1980 and has been a Certified Genealogist since 2006. His credentials are impressive: \n\nFellow\, Utah Genealogical Association;\nFellow\, Irish Genealogical Research Society – London;\nLecturer\, Course Coordinator (Ireland)\, Samford University’s IGHR;\nPast-President\, FGS\, 1997-2001.\nPast-President of Utah Genealogical Association\n\nIn addition\, he is the author of a series of articles in The Septs on Irish Genealogical Collections \nHe is currently Chief Genealogical Officer for FamilySearch at the Family History Department of the LDS Church. \nMore details will be provided as they become available. \n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2018-fall-seminar-david-e-rencher/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180804T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170802T151125Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Summer Seminar: J. Mark Lowe
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome J. Mark Lowe back to Dallas as the featured speaker for our 2018 Summer Seminar. \nMark describes himself as a lifelong genealogist. He is a full-time professional genealogist\, author\, and lecturer who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. Mark lives in Robertson County\, Tennessee just north of Nashville near the Kentucky border. \nHe enjoys opportunities to share what he has learned over the years. He serves as the Course Coordinator for ‘Research in the South’ at IGHR (Georgia Genealogical Society) and also directs a Southern course for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Mark has worked on several genealogical television series including Finding Your Past\, African  American Lives 2\, Who Do You Think You Are? and UnXplained Events. \nMore details will be provided as they become available.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2018-summer-seminar-j-mark-lowe/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Summer Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180331T163000
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CREATED:20170413T204358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171230T164326Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Spring Seminar: Michael L. Strauss
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to have Michael L. Strauss as our Spring 2018 Seminar Lecturer. \nMichael L. Strauss\, AG\, is a professional Accredited Genealogist and a nationally recognized genealogical speaker. A native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Utah\, he has been employed as a Forensic Genealogist for 25 years. \nThe topics for this seminar are Revolutionary War Genealogical Research; Researching Your Mexican War Ancestors; Researching Your Ancestors during the Reconstruction Era\, and Genealogical Research in Washington\, DC. \nDetails and sign-up »
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2018-spring-seminar/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Community Showcase Room\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Spring Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20160428T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170719T173659Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar featuring D. Joshua Taylor
DESCRIPTION:D. Joshua Taylor\, MA\, MLS is a nationally known and recognized genealogical author\, lecturer\, and researcher and a frequent speaker at family history events across the globe. Passionate about family history\, Joshua is the President and Executive Director of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B). \nDetails & Registration Links…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar-featuring-d-joshua-taylor/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20160428T201826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T170627Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Seminar Featuring Lisa Louise Cooke with Diahan Southard and Sunny Morton
DESCRIPTION:This exciting two day event\, “Sources\, Storytelling & DNA\,” will feature Lisa Louise Cooke\, Diahan Southard and Sunny Morton. You’ll hear about various tools and sources to make your genealogy easier and more compelling\, about how to write your life story\, and about various aspects of genetic genealogy. Please join us! Discounted early registration ends Sunday\, July 23. \nDetails and Registration Links… \n  \n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/summer-seminar-featuring-lisa-louise-cook-with-diahan-southard-and-sunny-morton/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Summer Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20160428T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T013900Z
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SUMMARY:2017 Spring Seminar: Tom Jones
DESCRIPTION:Tom Jones is known for meaty lectures benefiting genealogists of all experience levels. Audiences typically leave his lectures understanding that genealogical research can be more challenging than they had thought\, but also that it can be much more fun. \nLearn more and Sign Up!
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/spring-seminar-featuring-tom-jones/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Spring Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20160428T202552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190414T142442Z
UID:5637-1489737600-1489770000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Fall Seminar 2017: Advanced Classroom Topics With Tom Jones
DESCRIPTION:This will be two targeted 75 minute classroom mode presentations enhanced by PowerPoint slides by Tom Jones. They will be targeted toward intermediate level researchers desiring advanced skills. Designed to be highly interactive\, each includes classroom activities. Pre-event readings or homework may be required. The interactive nature of this format requires that we limit participation to 30 people. \nLearn More…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/advanced-classroom-topics-with-tom-jones/
LOCATION:5th Floor – Hamon Room\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young\, Dallas\, TX-Texas\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Spring Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20151001T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T122922Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar featuring Curt Witcher
DESCRIPTION:Curt is a member of the Genealogy Committee of the American Library Association\, a former president of both the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society\, and the founding president of the Indiana Genealogical Society. In addition to the more than five hundred record and methodology articles he has penned for local\, state\, and national genealogical periodicals\, Curt has participated in many family history conferences and seminars across the country\, presenting ideas and strategies to help individuals find and tell their family stories. \nRead More…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar/
LOCATION:1st Floor – West Room\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20160428T203320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T122202Z
UID:5638-1474020000-1474039800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:North Texas Society Summit
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction of our Fall Seminar\, the Dallas Genealogical Society is hosting an invitation-only conference for North Texas genealogical societies. The focus of this event will be on developing strategies for growth and success. Curt Witcher will be the featured speaker at this event. \nMore Information…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/north-texas-society-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Education,Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160731
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20150919T185811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T203953Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Seminar: Preserving and Sharing Our Family Treasures
DESCRIPTION:This two day seminar is a must for anybody looking for information on how to preserve photo’s\, documents and memorabilia. Denise may Levenick\, The Family Curator\, is a widely respected expert on archiving and preserving family keepsakes. Read more about Denise on her blog\, www.theFamilyCurator.com. \nMore Information & Registration…. \n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/summer-dgs-symposium/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Summer Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160313
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20150919T185643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T013918Z
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SUMMARY:2016: Spring Seminar: Paul Milner
DESCRIPTION:From Whence They Came\nMillions of people immigrated to this country. This seminar will help you understand why they left\, how they got here and how to trace their steps with an emphasis on the British Isles. Paul Milner\, professional genealogist and international lecturer\, will give four lectures on Saturday\, March 12\, 2016. \n– Effective Use of England’s National Archives Website\n– Irish Emigrants to North America: Before\, During and After the Famine\n– Scottish Emigration to North America: Before\, During and After the Rebellions\n– Overlooked Sources for 17th and 18th century English Research \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/spring-dgs-seminar/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Spring Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20150414T212056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T191221Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar featuring Dr. Michael Lacopo
DESCRIPTION:Register:  Online  |  Mail Form  |  Help \nWe are very excited to be welcoming Dr. Michael Lacopo who will be presenting a one-day series of lectures titled ‘Thinking\, Assessing\, & Storytelling: Genealogy Beyond Birth\, Marriage\, & Death’. \nDr. Lacopo (a retired Veterinarian) has emerged as a highly regarded and sought after speaker on a wide range of genealogy topics. He has appeared at many national and regional events: This will be his first appearance in North Texas. \n  \nLecture Topics: \n\nShe Came From Nowhere – A Case Study Approach To Difficult Genealogical Problems\nDeconstructing Your Family Tree – Re-Evaluating The ‘Evidence’\nIncorporating Social History Into Your Research\nMedical Genealogy: A Primer Of Diseases That Killed Our Ancestors And The Epidemics They Lived Through\n\nSchedule and Location \nThis event will be held at the Dallas Public Library: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street Dallas\, TX \n\nRegistration: 9:30 a.m.\nLecture: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nLunch (Optional): Box Lunch – $12.00. If you want to bring your own lunch\, limited space will be available in our Hospitality room\, or you may go out to lunch at one of the many restaurants close by the Central Library.\nParking: $1.50 (Discounted fee) each day – Payable at the event\n\nCost  \n\n\n\n\nAbout our Speaker \nDr. Michael D. Lacopo was born and raised in northern Indiana surrounded by extended family always\nwilling to tell tall tales. Intrigued by his maternal family’s claim to be kinfolk of Abraham Lincoln\, and\nhis paternal family’s stories of murder and mayhem\, he took to genealogical research in 1980 to\nsubstantiate these family stories. \nAlthough a budding genealogist in the 1980s\, Michael completed his doctorate in veterinary medicine in\n1991\, while still spending time honing his research skills. As befitting a doctor\, Michael treats his\ngenealogical research as he would medicine – carefully\, methodically and completely. In 2013\, Michael\nretired from his medical career to pursue genealogical research full-time as a profession. He has\ncontributed to numerous periodicals and has helped numerous people in their quests to locate their\nrelatives – living and dead. \nMichael’s interests and strengths include Mennonite research\, German and Swiss research\, especially as it\npertains to the 18th century immigration to America\, among many other topics. Having ancestors from\nmany geographic locales as well as immigrants spanning the 17th century to the 20th century\, Michael\nhas a wide variety of proficiencies. He believes that as genealogists we should tell the tales or our\nancestors and is a vocal proponent for learning the social history that interweaves our ancestors into the\nfabric of the past. \nHe has presented lectures and programs at several National Genealogical Society Conferences and\nFederation of Genealogical Society conferences\, as well state genealogical societies\, the Palatines to\nAmerica Conference\, and many local and regional family history meetings. \nRead more about Dr Lacopo’s on his Social Media outlets: \n\nBlog\nFacebook page\nWeb Site\n\nPublicity \n\nPress Release\nFlyer\nTri-Fold Mailer
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar-featuring-dr-michael-lacopo/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T034634
CREATED:20150414T211819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190414T142143Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Symposium: Researching In Texas
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Genealogical Society invites you to join us for a two-day seminar focused on Texas Research featuring Teri Flack\, a noted research with a deep background on the topic\, as well as representatives from the University of North Texas Portal to Texas History\, The University of Texas at Arlington Special Collection and the Dallas Public Library History Section. \n  \nFriday’s Topics: \nFundamentals of Researching Texas\nLearn the essential techniques for uncovering your Texas ancestors in this primer on Texas research.\n\nFinding Your Ancestors in the Republic of Texas\nResearching Republic of Texas ancestors takes creative thinking and ingenuity. This presentation describes the variety of resources available to find your ancestors in pre-1846 Texas. Several case studies show how using a combination of these records can provide a picture of your republic ancestor.\n\nResearching in the Texas General Land Office\nLearn how to research your early Texas ancestors in the records of the Texas General Land Office. This presentation will include an overview of the various types of land grants issued by Spain\, Mexico\, the Republic of Texas\, and the State of Texas\, as well as several supporting collections at the GLO that are excellent resources for genealogical research. Also included will be a highlight of the resources available on the GLO website\, and a walk through of how to search the records of the GLO online.\n\nResearching Texas Ancestors during the Civil War and Reconstruction\nThe time period between 1860 and 1876 offers Texas researchers unique opportunities for 19th century research using records created only during these years.\n\nBonus Session: Late Night At The Library\nThe Genealogy Division of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (selected by Family Tree Magazine as one of the Top 10 Public Libraries in the US for genealogy research) will remain  open on Friday evening\, August 7\, from 5-10 pm\, exclusively for Summer Symposium attendees to do family history research. Professional librarians from the Division and DGS volunteers will be available to offer assistance. A light supper will be provided by DGS.\n\nSaturday’s Topics: \nResearching on the Portal of Texas History\nThe Portal is a gateway to Texas history materials. You may discover anything from an ancestor mentioned in a 19th century Texas newspaper to a rare historical map. Learn how to explore the site to discover more about your 19th century Texas ancestor. \n\nManuscript Collections\nA Source of Hidden Gems: Many museums and universities house collections of original documents\, such as diaries and journals; personal and family papers; financial\, business\, and legal records; maps\, newspapers\, pamphlets\, and broadsides; and photographs reflecting the lives and activities of government officials\, politicians\, soldiers\, bankers\, jurists\, planters\, merchants\, physicians\, clergy\, educators\, slaves\, and homemakers. Discover some of the riches to be found in materials from Texas repositories. This presentation demonstrates how to find manuscripts and original documents and the hidden gems\, which can move your research forward. \n\nResearching in Special Collections of the University of Texas at Arlington Library\nUTA Special Collections collects historical materials relating to Texas\, the U.S. War with Mexico (1846-1848)\, and the cartographic history of Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn how to use these records in your research. \n\nResearching in the Dallas Public Library Texas/Dallas Collection\nThe collection of materials at the Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. Our holdings span many aspects of the diverse history of not only Dallas and the surrounding area\, but the entire state of Texas. Hear how these resources can help you find and learn about the lives of your Texas ancestors \n\nSchedule and Location \nThis event will be held at the Dallas Public Library: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street Dallas\, TX \n\nRegistration: 9:30 a.m.\nLecture: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nLunch (Optional): Plate Lunch (Friday)\, Box Lunch (Saturday) – $12.00 each day. If you want to bring your own lunch\, limited space will be available in our Hospitality room\, or you may go out to lunch at one of the many restaurants close by the Central Library.\nParking: $1.50 (Discounted fee) each day – Payable at the event\n\nCost  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\nAbout our Speakers \nTeri E. Flack is a genealogy and historical researcher\, consultant\, and lecturer who has been researching family history for over 30 years. Teri chairs the Texas State Genealogical Society’s Records Preservation and Access Committee and serves as the Texas state liaison to the national RPAC. She is director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Teri was recently appointed to the Texas State Historical Resource Advisory Board\, a state-level board dedicated to the preservation and use of Texas’ documentary heritage. She is the first genealogist to sit on the board in over a decade. \nTeri is a member of the Travis County Historical Commission for which she chairs the Research Committee and serves as Travis County historical marker chair. Teri volunteers at the Texas State Archives processing over 1\,000 volumes and 300 cubic feet of Galveston County records and creating finding aids to make them accessible to the public. Teri spent much of her career in Texas government working with the Texas Legislature on higher education and consumer protection issues. She used that experience in 2013 to work with the Texas genealogical community to prevent legislation from passing that would have further restricted access to Texas birth and death records. For her work in records preservation and access\, Teri was recently elected a Fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society. Teri holds a Master’s degree in History\, with a concentration in Public History; MBA; Paralegal Certificate; and B. S. in Education from Texas State University.\n \n\n\nLaurel Neuman works in the Archives and Records Division at the State of Texas General Land Office. She was born in Dallas and grew up in Arlington — her family has deep roots in Northeast Texas. She graduated from Arlington High in 2004 and went on to Texas State University\, where she received her Bachelors of Arts in History in 2008. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Public History at Texas State University. She began working in the Archives at the GLO in 2008 as a summer intern in the scanning and duplication department. This initial exposure to the collection got her hooked\, and she quickly fell in love with their collection. She was hired on full-time after her internship and has now worked in the Archives and Records program area for almost 7 years. She currently works in the Research Room\, where she assists external customers with their research needs\, gives in-house tours to the public\, and works with fellow staff members to train them on the various parts of the collection. She also does several outreach events each year\, traveling around Texas to spread the word about the wonderful resources at the GLO. She is passionate about Texas history\, she loves the collection\, and she enjoys getting to share the GLO records with the public! \n\nJacob Mangum is the Project Development Librarian for the Portal to Texas History at the University of North Texas Libraries. He earned both his BS in Information Science in 2013 and his MS in Library Science in 2014 from the University of North Texas. Then in February 2015 he became the Project Development Librarian for the Portal to Texas History at the University of North Texas Libraries. In this role he works with partners in the creation and digitization of collections for the Portal. As an additional function of his role at UNT Mr. Mangum performs outreach to various organizations and associations. These include genealogical societies\, museums\, libraries\, and private collectors. \n\nBrenda McClurkin\, C.A. is the former Historical Manuscripts Archivist at the University of Texas at Arlington Library Special Collections and Archives\, and now heads that department. She holds an undergraduate degree in history from Colorado Woman’s College in Denver; a MLS from the University of Arizona; and an archival administration certificate from the University of Texas at Arlington. Brenda is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists and a past president of the Society of Southwest Archivists. \nShe has contributed articles to the Special Collections’ newsletter\, The Compass Rose; Southwestern Archivist; and Legacies\, a Dallas history journal; and coauthored Weatherford: The Early Years and Fort Worth’s Quality Hill\, both recent titles in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. \n\nBrian Collins grew up in Baton Rouge and graduated in 2000 from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in journalism. He then enrolled in the graduate history program at L.S.U. and received his M.A. in 2002. While conducting research for his thesis\, he became intrigued with the “stuff of history” – i.e. archives – and started to work on his MLIS at L.S.U. After receiving this degree in December 2003\, he joined the staff of the Dallas Public Library as an archivist. While remaining in this role\, he attained and renewed his status as Certified Archivist. He also became a member of Texas State Library and Archives Commission review panel for the TexTreasures Grants in 2013. He has served in various capacities in the Society of Southwest Archivists\, most recently completing a term as member of its Executive Board. \nAdditional Information \n\nPress Release\nFlyer\nTri-Fold Mailer
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/summer-symposium/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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