- Academy of LDS Dentists Conference
- ACT Prep Course
- Adult Ballroom
- Adult Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive Workshop
- Adult Religion Classes
- Area Programs
- Bachelor of General Studies
- Baseball Elite
- Baseball I
- Baseball II
- Best of Especially for Youth
- Books for Young Readers
- Boys' Basketball I
- Boys' Basketball II
- Boys' Basketball III
- Boys' Elite Lacrosse
- Boys' Intermediate Lacrosse
- BYU Conference on Family Life
- BYU Counseling Workshop
- BYU Family Expo
- BYU Jazz Festival
- BYU Organ Workshop
- BYU Women's Conference
- Campus Education Week
- Cheerleading
- Choral Academy
- Conference on Computerized Family History and Genealogy
- Conference on Family History and Genealogy
- Cougar Clogging Classic
- Cross Country
- Cubs Basketball I
- Cubs Basketball II
- Cubs Cheerleading
- Cubs Golf
- Cubs Gymnastics I
- Cubs Gymnastics II
- Cubs Soccer I
- Cubs Soccer II
- dance and the Child international
- Dance Camp Medley
- Dance Medley Workshop
- DAT Prep Course
- Diving
- Economic Self-Reliance Conference
- Education Law Institute
- Education Week
- Embodied Believing---Faith in Motion
- Embodied Believing: Faith in Motion Symposium
- Families Under Fire
- Family Expo
- Family History and Genealogy Conference
- Family History Technology Workshop
- FamilySearch Developers Conference
- Father and Sons' Camp
- Football Camp
- Girls' and Girls' Cubs Lacrosse
- Girls' Basketball I
- Girls' Basketball II
- Girls' Gymnastics I
- Girls' Gymnastics II
- Girls' Lacrosse
- Global Family Health Conference
- GMAT Prep Course
- Golf Elite
- Golf Intermediate
- Grant Taggart Symposium
- GRE Prep Course
- Independent Study
- Intermediate Ballet
- InterMuse Academy
- International Folk Dance
- Jerusalem Center
- Late Summer Honors
- LDS Life Science Symposium
- LSAT Prep Course
- Marriott School Management Conference
- MCAT Prep Course
- Modern Dance and Jazz
- Native American Educational Outreach
- New Horizons Orchestra
- On-Screen Takeoff Training
- Professional Hospice and Palliative Care Conference
- Rhythm Tap Workshop
- Salt Lake Center
- SCORM Conference
- Scripture Seminars
- Sidney B. Sperry Symposium
- Six Sigma/Master Lean Certification
- Soccer I (ages 11-13)
- Soccer II
- Soccer III
- Soccer IV
- Softball
- Softball Skills
- Speed and Power Camp
- Spring Volleyball
- Sprocket Conference
- Startalk Arabic Language Camps
- Startalk Chinese Language Camp
- Summer Educator Workshops
- Summer Scholars' Academy
- Swimming I
- Swimming II
- Swimming III
- Tennis I
- Tennis II
- Tennis III
- Tennis IV
- Theatre Workshop
- Timberline Estimating Training
- Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
- Top 40 Lacrosse
- Track and Field
- Vocal Beauty Boot Camp
- Volleyball 2-Day Clinic
- Volleyball I
- Volleyball II
- Volleyball III
- Volleyball IV
- Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Workshop
- Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainer Workshop
- Young Musicians' SummerFestival
- Youth Ballroom Dance Camp
Schedule
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| Tuesday: July 28th, 2009 | ||||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address: John H. Groberg Emeritus General Authority | |||
| Tracks | Basic Research Methodologies | Computers/ Internet/Technology | Harold B. Lee Library (BYU) | Beginner Track International |
| 9:45–10:45 | 1. Start Your Search in the Bottom Left–Hand Dresser Drawer Barry Ewell |
6. Certified Genealogy Software that Makes New FamilySearch Family Tree Easier Janet Hovorka |
26. Discovering your Heritage at the BYU Library: Catalog and Genealogy Resources Howard C. Bybee |
31. Beginning Danish Records Jennifer P. Hansen |
| 11:00–12:00 | 2. First Four U.S. Sources Mary E.V. Hill |
7. Finding Newspapers Online Barabara Renick |
27. Searching for Mormon Ancestors at BYU Michael Hunter |
32. Understanding Latin in European Church Records Ruth Lapioli Merriam |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH | |||
| 1:30–2:30 | 3. Top Websites for Doing Research at Home Jennifer Hansen |
8. How to Organize and Use your Genealogy Computer Files Barry J. Ewell |
28. Accessing Hidden Troves of Treasure: Selected Online Databases at BYU Library Howard C. Bybee |
33. Seven Sacraments: Catholic Church Records “Best in the World” George R. Ryskamp |
| 2:45–3:45 | 4. How to Become a Successful Genealogist in Ten Easy Steps… Really! Barry J. Ewell |
9. Searching Newspapers Online Barbara Renick |
29. One of the Richest Collections in the U.S.: Maps, Gazetteers and Other Geographic Resources at BYU Richard Grapes |
34. Advanced Swedish/Finnish Research Ruth Maness |
| 4:00–5:00 | 5. Developing a Workable Research Plan Gene F. Williams |
10. About DNA and Family History Denise Mortorff |
30. Adding History to Your Family History: The Social Sciences Section of the BYU Library. Michael Hunter |
35. Internet Sites for Scandinavian Research Geoffrey Froberg Morris |
| Tuesday: July 28th, 2009 — Continued | |||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address: John H. Groberg Emeritus General Authority | ||
| Tracks | Methodology | British | Beginner Track *Must attend all classes and pre–register online |
| 9:45–10:45 | 36. Sourcing and Dispelling Myths Barbara J. Starkey |
55. An Overview of Irish History for the Beginning Researcher Mary Slawson |
70. Beginning Genealogy Basics Kelly R. Summers and Debbie Gurtler |
| 11:00–12:00 | 37. LDS Sources and Resources Deborah Glenn |
56. Irish Censuses and Census Substitutes David S. Ouimette |
71. Looking for Clues, Previous Research Kelly R. Summers and Debbie Gurtler |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30–2:30 | 38. Basic Research Practices in the Age of New FamilySearch Janet Hovorka |
57. Irish Land and Property Valuation Records David S. Ouimette |
72. Looking for Clues, Census Records Kelly R. Summers and Debbie Gurtler |
| 2:45–3:45 | 39. Making Heirlooms Out of Memories Fran Jensen |
58. What’s New in Irish Family History on the Internet? David S. Ouimette |
**2:45–3:15 Workshop** 73. Looking for Clues, Beyond the Census Kelly R. Summers and Debbie Gurtler |
| 4:00–5:00 | 40. If You Get Stuck Going Backward, Move Forward: Tracing Descendants or Your Ancestors Crista Cowan |
59. British Army Records Apryl Cox |
**4:30–5:00 Workshop** |
| Wednesday: July 29th, 2009 | ||||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address – Writing a Narrative Family History: The Challenges, Pitfalls, and Rewards – John Phillip Colletta |
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| Tracks | Writing the Narrative Family History | Computers/ Internet/Technology | United States/Canada | Family History Consultants/Family History Library |
| 9:45–10:45 | 74. Digitally Preserving Your Family History & Heritage Barry J. Ewell |
11. Blogging in Family History Kelly R. Summers |
84. Gateway to the West: Researching in Ohio Diane VanSkiver Gagel |
94. FamilySearch Support: How Can We Assist you? Lance McIntosh |
| 11:00–12:00 | 75. Creating Both a Reliable Document and a Readable Story John Colletta |
12. “Thank you, Steve Morse” Barbara J. Starkey |
85. The Best and Most Beautiful Online Collections of U.S. Maps Michael Ritchy |
95. New Resources for Teaching Family History Classes Todd Jones & Stephen F. Anderson |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH 135. Lunch Presentation • Serendipity in Genealogy • “The Ancestry Insider” |
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| 1:30–2:30 | 76. Bringing Social History into Your Family History Kelly R. Summers |
13. Choosing and Using the Right Hardware and Software for Genealogy Barry J. Ewell |
86. The Irish Diaspora: The Famine Irish in America Diane Van Skiver Gagel |
96. Family History Centers: An Important Resource for Family History Help Lance McIntosh |
| 2:45–3:45 | 77. Turning Biographical Facts into Real–life Events: Building Historical Context John Colletta |
14. Charts, Printouts, and Displays: How to Present Research Joseph Irvine |
87. Public Libraries — A Wealth of Resources Available Locally Russ Lynch |
97. What’s New at the Family History Library? Merrill White |
| 4:00–5:00 | 78. The Gaelic Family Mary Slawson |
15. No Experience Needed — A Beginner’s Guide to Building FREE Family History Websites Joseph Irvine |
88. The National Archives—A Wealth of Information Barbara J. Starkey |
98. Family History Library Desktop – A “Gold Mine” of Data Gary B. Pack |
| Wednesday: July 29th, 2009 — Continued | |||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address – Writing a Narrative Family History: The Challenges, Pitfalls, and Rewards – John Phillip Colletta |
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| Tracks | Methodology | British | International |
| 9:45–10:45 | 41. Research Logs and Timelines: Avoided Duplicates and Guided Directions Jean Naisbitt |
60. Scotland Civil Registration and Census John M. Kitzmiller, II |
99. East European Internet Sites Kahlile Mehr |
| 11:00–12:00 | 42. The 5 C’s to Success in Genealogy Barbara Renick |
61. The Church of Scotland and Nonconformist Records in Scotland John M. Kitzmiller, II |
100. Beginning Italian Research Suzanne Russo Adams |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH 135. Lunch Presentation • Serendipity in Genealogy • “The Ancestry Insider” |
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| 1:30–2:30 | 43. Success with Manuscript Sources Barbara Renick |
62. Church Records in England & Wales Joseph B. Shumway |
101. How to Study a Surname Denise Mortorff |
| 2:45–3:45 | 44. LDS Church Records Gordon H. Wright |
63. Church of England Records Relating to Illegitimacy Apryl Cox |
102. Finding Places in the Former Russian Empire Kahlile Mehr |
| 4:00–5:00 | 45. Genealogist’s Cookbook: Planning and Preparing for Successful Research in the Field Barry J. Ewell |
64. Census Records in England & Wales Joseph B. Shumway |
103. Where Do I Go Next? Question and Answer Session on Southern European and Latin American Research George R. Ryskamp |
| Thursday: July 30th, 2009 | ||||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address – FamilySearch Tackles the Information Explosion David Rencher |
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| Tracks | Writing the Narrative Family History | Computers/Internet/Technology | FamilySearch | International |
| 9:45–10:45 | 79. Principles of Good Writing and Good Storytelling John Coletta |
16. The Google Genealogist Devin Ashby |
120. Happy Birthday, FamilySearch.org!–10 Years and Growing Steve W. Anderson |
104. German 101: How to Understand German when all You Know is English Kory L. Meyerink |
| 11:00–12:00 | 80. Ancestors in the Attic: Finding and Sharing Family Photographs Diane VanSkiver Gagel |
17. Using Your Digital Camera to Copy Records Mary E.V. Hill |
121. The FamilySearch Research Wiki: What is it and How Can I Help? Jim Greene |
105. Foundations in Swedish Research Geoffrey Froberg Morris |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH | |||
| 1:30–2:30 | 81. Evidence from Material Culture: Using Artifacts in Research and Writing about Ancestors John Coletta |
18. The Ease and Economy of Publishing and Printing Online Marci Despain |
122. FamilySearch Wiki: Finding Records to Help in Your Research Michael Ritchey |
106. Case Studies in Circumstantial Evidence from a European Perspective George R. Ryskamp |
| 2:45–3:45 | 82. Who Baked the Bread?: Reconstructing Life in the Ancestral Hometown Peggy Ryskamp |
19. Happy Birthday, FamilySearch.org!–10 Years and Growing(Repeat) Steve W. Anderson |
123. FamilySearch Record Search–Ancestors Easily and Quickly Bryce Roper |
107. Deciphering Old German Documents Using the Online German Script Tutorial Bradley Jay York |
| 4:00–5:00 | 83. We are Also Related by Place: Setting the Stage for a Lively Family History George R. Ryskamp |
20. What’s New on Ancestry.com? Suzanne Russo Adams |
124. Digital Book Scanning Program: Making Family History Books Available On–Line Through a Cooperative Effort Mike Hall |
108. Has it Already Been Done? German Compiled Records Kory L. Meyerink |
| Thursday: July 30th, 2009 — Continued | |||
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| 8:30–9:30 | Keynote Address – FamilySearch Tackles the Information Explosion David Rencher |
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| Tracks | Methodology | British | International |
| 9:45–10:45 | 46. Becoming and Remaining Focused Karen Clifford |
65. Solving English Research Problems with Lesser–Used Records Apryl Cox |
109. Beginning Spanish and Latin American Family History Research: Detectives at Work George R. Ryskamp |
| 11:00–12:00 | 47. Tips for Making a Family History Interview Better Mary Slawson |
66. Livery Records and How to Use Them to Find Your Family Denise Mortorff |
110. French Huguenots Heidi Sugden |
| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30–2:30 | 48. Establishing Your Own Migration Trail Michael John Neill |
67. England Jurisdictions, 1851–Ancestors at Your fingertips Judy Jones |
111. Looking For Your Polish Ancestors – A Model for Research Barbara J. Starkey |
| 2:45–3:45 | 49. Organizing Your Paper Files in a Computer Day and Age (2 hours) Mary E.V. Hill |
68. Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions and Probate Records Denise Mortorff |
112. German Research on the Internet: Compiled Town Genealogies and Parish Register Indexes Baerbel Johnson |
| 4:00–5:00 | 69. Tracing Your English Ancestors on the Web John M. Kitzmiller II |
113. Reading French Church and Civil Records Heidi Sugden |
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| Friday: July 31st, 2009 | ||||
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| Tracks | Colonial America | Computers/Internet/Technology | United States/Canada | Professional |
| 8:30–9:30 | 125. They Went West: Researching Colonial and Territorial Records Diane VanSkiver Gagel |
21. Beyond Blogging: Google Sites Devin Ashby |
89. Hidden Treasures in Federal Land Case Files F. Warren Bittner |
130. Preparing for the AG Examination Karen Clifford |
| 9:45–10:45 | 126.Medieval Research: Furthering Your Colonial Ancestry and Early Modern Resources Denise Mortorff |
22. Online Tools for Genealogists Barbara Renick |
90. 100 Acres, a Mortgage, and 3 Sisters Michael John Neill |
131. A Personal Perspective on Becoming a Certified Genealogist Peggy Ryskamp |
| 11:00–12:00 | 127. Electronic Sources and Colonial Research Karen Clifford |
23. Internet ‘Virtual’ Family Reunions Help to Strengthen Family Ties Worldwide R. Jean Naisbitt |
91. Southern Hospitality: Digging the Roots out of Rural Genealogy John Irvine |
132. Pricing Your Services: Finding Hidden Costs & Losses Kory L. Meyerink |
12:00–1:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30–2:30 | 128. Colonial Era Published Sources George R. Ryskamp |
24. Searching Ancestry.com Suzanne Russo Adams |
92. Pig Blood in the Snow: Court Records Can Solve Problems Michael John Neill |
133. How to Write a Scholarly Article Mary E.V. Hill |
| 2:45–3:45 | 129. Land Records: 1600’s-1700’s Karen Clifford |
25. Online: How You Get There Does Make a Difference Barbara Renick |
93. From New Jersey to Ohio–Establishing an Early 19th Century Migration Trail Michael John Neill |
134. Hanging Out a Shingle? Marketing Tips and Tricks for Professional Genealogists Crista Cowan |
| Friday: July 31st, 2009 — Continued | |||
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| Tracks | Methodology | International | International |
| 8:30–9:30 | 50. But it Ain’t the ORIGINAL Record! Kory Myerink |
114. The Celtic Fringe: Internet Sources for Ireland, Scotland and Wales John M. Kitzmiller, II |
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| 9:45–10:45 | 51. Fitting the Pieces Together: A Case Study F. Warren Bittner |
115. Please, Papa, May I Go? Records Created via the Emigration/Immigration Process Ruth Maness |
119. German Research on the Internet: An Overview Baerbel Johnson |
| 11:00–12:00 | 52. Searching for lost Children: Indentures, Infirmaries, Orphanages, and Children’s Homes Diane VanSkiver Gagel |
116. So You Think You Want to Get Married… Marriage records – Laws and Customs in Germany Baerbel Johnson |
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| 12:00–1:30 | LUNCH | ||
| 1:30–2:30 | 53. Navigating Research with the Genealogical Proof Standard Mark Tucker |
117. Where Are They Really? Strategies and Hints for Finding Your Long–lost German Ancestors Baerbel Johnson |
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| 2:45–3:45 | 54. Doing Your Family History with “Style” Mary Slawson |
118. Is it –sen or – sson or –lien or– strom? Scandinavian Naming Patterns and Lifestyles Ruth Maness |
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