June 10-15, 2012

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The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators.  Students choose one of the offered courses that last throughout the week and that range from a course for beginners to courses on specialized topics.

The institute is academically and professionally oriented and is cosponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.  The faculty is composed of outstanding nationally known genealogy educators. Begun in 1962, the institute regularly enrolls over 200 students from around the country.

Please select a link in the column to the left for more information. Also, be sure to bookmark this site for information updates as they will be posted here first.

• All courses are full. Please click on a course title to be placed on a waiting list. While we cannot predict a person's chances of getting into a particular course (the rate of movement varies from course to course and from year to year), we will immediately contact the next person on the wait list when a seat opens up. Students may place their names on up to two course waiting lists in addition to the on-campus housing list; to join a waiting list, students should provide their name, email, phone, the course(s) they are interested in, and the course they are currently registered in (if applicable).
  • Course 1: Techniques and Technology
  • Course 2: Intermediate Genealogy and Historical Studies
  • Course 3: Research in the South, Part I
  • Course 4: Advanced Methodology and Evidence Analysis
  • Course 5: Writing and Publishing for Genealogists
  • Course 6: Advanced Library Research: Law Libraries & Government Documents
  • Course 7: Virginia's Land & Military Conflicts
  • Course 8: Researching African-American Ancestors
  • Course 9: Military Records Research III: 1821-1919
  • Course 10: Tracing Your English Ancestors
  
  
  
  • The first item has been added to the IGHR 101 page -- a downloadable/printable PDF guide to the online registration process. You may view it by clicking on the page link to the left or by clicking HERE to view the PDF directly. Additional content will be added as it is completed.
  
  
  • We have confirmation that IGHR will be able to use the Beeson Woods student apartments in June. Please click HERE for more information on our Housing page.
  
  
  • In an effort to alleviate the crowded conditions in the cafeteria during lunch on Monday/Tuesday, meal tickets (either purchase separately or included as part of a dorm room) will include a box lunch on these two days. Please click HERE for more information on menu options as part of our downloadable registration guide.
  
  
  

    
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