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Sunday at UPGS 2008

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Steve

Everyone here at UPGS 2008 has commented on how slow the WiFi connection is here at the Plaza Hotel. The slow speed caused a few speakers to change their presentations since reliable, fast Internet connections can’t be secured. Continue reading →

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Saturday at UPGS 2008

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Steve

Today the weather in Salt Lake City was a bit overcast and breezy, though still warm. The weather made little difference, since I spent most of the day in the sessions at the United Polish Genealogical Societies Conference at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel. Continue reading →

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Friday in Salt Lake City

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Steve

Today was quite a day in Salt Lake City. I woke to beautiful clear skies and temperatures that were downright balmy! It’s hard to believe that snow fell in Salt Lake City earlier this week. Continue reading →

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Off to the UPGS 2008 Conference

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Steve

I’m packing my bags and getting my presentations ready for the UPGS 2008 – the United Polish Genealogy Conference in Salt Lake City. Continue reading →

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Workshop in Eastern European Genealogy

Posted on April 12, 2008 by Steve

Today, Saturday, April 12, Jeremy Frankel and I presented a workshop in Eastern European Genealogy at the California Genealogical Society. This was the first in a series of workshops to be hosted by the California Genealogical Society at their library … Continue reading →

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From the Spring Seminar of the SMCGS

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Steve

The Spring Seminar of the San Mateo County Genealogical Society was held on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Approximately 100 people were in attendance. Continue reading →

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Spring Seminar of the San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Steve

Today, I’ll be speaking at the San Mateo County Genealogical Society, presenting seminars on Eastern European Genealogy and A New Look at Immigrant Passenger Manifests. The complete program is available at the SMCGS website. Continue reading →

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California Genealogical Society Meeting at the Oakland Family History Center

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Steve

Today’s meeting of the membership of the California Genealogical Society was held at the Oakland Family History Center (FHC). Continue reading →

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San Francisco Bay Area Genealogy Calendar – March 2008

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Steve

Saturday, March 1, 2008 – 7:30 AM-4:40 PM New Genealogy Seminar Jay L. Verkler – The New Family Search, The Use of DNA in Genealogy Plus 35 half-hour presentations in 5 tracks Menlo Park Family History Center, 1105 Valparaiso Ave, … Continue reading →

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Maureen Taylor, Photo Detective

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Steve

On Saturday, I attended the 110th Anniversary Celebration of the California Genealogical Society which included a full day of seminars and one-on-one consultations with Maureen A. Taylor, the Photo Detective. The Photo Detective at Work Gretchen Mason shows Maureen Taylor her … Continue reading →

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