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FELLESRAAD ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 5-11 |
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Norwegian Genealogy Lag Research Trip to the Salt Lake City, Utah Family History Library Combined with Roots Tech February 5-11, 2012 An Opportunity for persons interested in Norwegian genealogy and the Roots Tech Conference to attend both events. (Roots Tech conference is February 2-4, 2012) Roots Tech Conference is sponsored by a number of groups and participation will require registration with their committee. The Plaza Hotel will book us for both with two separate room fees. Roots Tech combines state of the art technology and genealogy. By special request we are combining the two events next year. The Norwegian Lag week provides an opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in working with a wide variety of materials and research tools emphasizing Norwegian records. Elaine Hasleton from the Family Search Department at Salt Lake City and Marilyn Sorensen, a long time specialist with Norwegian genealogy, are coordinators of this event. There will be special classes relating to Norwegian genealogy. It may provide insights about activities at the Family History Library that will improve use and access to their reference material. Also the FHL offers a regular schedule of classes relating to genealogy. Another bonus is they have state of the art technology to work with as well as excellent help to accomplish many genealogical tasks. Note: The Roots Tech Conference is a separate event. You may attend Roots Tech only or you may attend the Norwegian Lag Week only beginning on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Registration for Roots Tech is through their organization.
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel (next door to the library) The Plaza Hotel is located next door to the Library, 122 West South Temple, SLC, UT 84101. The webpage is www.plaza-hotel.com. Please telephone Rich Williams directly at 800-366-3684 X3007 to make reservations. Room rate for Roots Tech is $89.00 for single or double occupancy plus tax. The room rate for genealogical group participants beginning on Sunday, February 5, is $85.00 + tax per room/per day for either single or double occupancy (This is a genealogy special which means that if you stay five nights the sixth night is free. Note reservation cut off is December 5, 2011 with space as available after that.). Each participant will be responsible for travel arrangements and room reservations in the block of rooms. Be sure to request the Norwegian Lag group rate from Rich Williams and also he will book you in for the Roots Tech block as well with the Conference rate.
Norwegian Lag Week
The Norwegian Lag Week begins on Sunday, February 5, 2012. There will be a get acquainted meeting at the hotel around five or five thirty in the afternoon. Usually we schedule three or four classes specifically related to Norwegian genealogy research. Presently we are exploring what may be available and what types of classes should be taught. There will be ample time for research. After meeting with our fellow participants for the last few years, it has become evident that it is best to schedule classes in the evening or first thing in the morning. Should you have a special request for a class or the time to hold them, please contact us at our e-mail addresses. When we are closer to the event and we know you are coming, additional information about the Norwegian Lag week schedule will be e-mailed to you. Family History Library Salt Lake City is the site of the largest genealogical library in the world. The library has an excellent collection of Norwegian records. This includes one of the larger collections of Norwegian bygdebøker outside of Norway, a complete set of microfilmed Norwegian Lutheran Church records and other record sources such as census, probate and court records. They also have a complete set of the Norwegian farm maps. Research at the library will be according to your own schedule. There is a very good help system available at the reference desks on all five floors of the library. Participants often help each other as they work on genealogy problems. This week is designed for independent research, taking advantage of all the materials, equipment and assistance available at the library. If you plan to attend, keep us informed .We need to
know who will be attending for planning purposes. Last year an
enthusiastic group participated in the annual Norwegian Lag Research
Week in Salt Lake City. This year is planned to provide great
opportunities and experiences for all who attend. |
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