Regional In-depth Genealogical Studies Alliance, Inc.

2008 Schedule, Fort Worth, Texas

Due to a temporary relocation of the National Archives Southwest Region, the directors of RIGS Alliance in consultation with the Regional Archives have decided to cancel the October 2008 workshop scheduled for Fort Worth, Texas

2009 Schedule, Atlanta, Georgia

5-9 October 2009, Monday-Thursday from 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Friday from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

The workshop includes participatory activities that teach and employ practical skills such as

• Interpreting handwriting (paleography)
• transcribing and abstracting records
• Citing sources
• Creating a research plan
• Using online and print finding aids (catalogs, NUCMC, Preliminary Inventories, Descriptive Pamphlets, etc.) to locate records
• Using online resources

These skills will be integrated with work in an array of record types, including but not limited to:

• Advanced Census Work
• Federal and local court records (criminal, bankruptcy, and others)
• Bridging the gap between federal and state reocrds
• Federal and state military records
• Federal Land records
• Mapping (Rectangular System & USGS Topographic Maps)
• US Post Office records

The schedule is subject to minor adjustments in course content.