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Conference on Family History and Genealogy

Beginning Class Now Offered This class is for those who are just beginning in family history work. It covers the basics of where to begin and what to do. This class is ideal for those who are not familiar with family history programs or research techniques.

The class offers hands on computer work, and is limited to the first 30 participants. Those registered for this class need to plan on attending all day Tuesday from 9:45 am until 5 pm. It will be held in JFSB Room 1031C.

July 28–31, 2009

Joseph Smith Park Family

Theme: Strengthening Ties That Bind Families Together Forever

The 41st annual BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy will offer more than 100 classes, allowing participants to gain new skills and helpful information. Class topics include Beginning Family History, FamilySearch, Writing the Narrative Family History, Using Computers, Internet and Technology, Basic Research Methodologies, Using the BYU Harold B. Lee Library, Research in the United States and Canada, Colonial America, International Research, Methodology, British Research, and Tips for Professional Genealogists.

We invite you to attend the conference to learn new techniques and to build and strengthen your family ties through genealogy and family history. Many vendors will be demonstrating and displaying their latest computer programs and products designed to aid genealogical researchers.

Keep in mind that limited on campus housing is available. For more information call (801) 422–4853 Location The conference will be in the BYU Conference Center (770 East University Parkway, Provo, Utah).

Meal Plan: $25.00

You will receive a meal card that is good for four hot lunches at the Morris Center.

Lunch includes choice of 2 entrees, salad bar, fruit, dessert and drinks, all you can eat.

These lunches are prepared at the Morris Center Cafeteria a three minute walk from the Conference Center.  Box lunches will not be available.

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