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A second annual bygdelag week in Salt Lake City is planned for
February 24-March 1, 2008 for lag genealogists, committee
members and lag members interested in Norwegian family research
in cooperation with the Family History Library. The week is
sponsored by Bygdelagenes Fellesraad to honor its own 90th
Anniversary. Financial assistance was provided to seven of the
30 bygdelag affiliated with the national council last year. The
stipend helps with expenses and is an encouragement for persons
to learn about the excellent resources available at the Family
History Library.
The bygdelag week is not limited to those receiving a stipend
as their lag designee.
This week is an opportunity for lag members to improve their
knowledge and skills in working with a wide variety of materials
and research tools emphasizing Norwegian records. Elaine
Hasleton from the Family History Library and Marilyn Sorensen
from the Fellesraad are coordinators of this event. There will
be an opportunity for 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.
Library at Salt Lake City is the largest genealogical library
in the world and has an excellent collection of Norwegian
records. This includes one of the largest 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
may help each other. This week is designed for independent
research, taking advantage of all the materials, equipment and
assistance available at the library.
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A block of rooms is reserved at the Plaza Hotel located next
door to the Library, 122 West South Temple, SLC, UT 84101. The
webpage is www.plaza-hotel.com, telephone is 801-521-0130. The
reduced room rate for genealogical group participants is $82.00
+ tax per room/per day for either single or double occupancy.
Each participant will be responsible for travel arrangements and
room reservations in the block of rooms. Be sure to request the
Norwegian Lag group reduced rate. This rate is available until
January 24, 2008 for group participants.
Should you plan to participate in the Bygdelag week in Salt
Lake City, please let the Fellesraad coordinator know for
scheduling purposes. Additional information will be sent to
those who alert Fellesraad that they will be joining our group.
Please have your lag president indicate which person is to
receive the Fellesraad 90th Anniversary $100 assistance with
expenses. The person attending does not have to be the named lag
genealogist but one person must be recommended by your lag to
receive the one-time Fellesraad stipend.
Last year an enthusiastic group participated in the Bygdelag
Research Week in Salt Lake City. This year is planned to provide
great opportunities and experiences for all who attend. Direct
your inquiries and questions to:
Marilyn Sorensen, Vice President Bygdelagenes
Fellesraad 651-633-1329 rddlagen
@ usfamily . net
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