Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR)
Host: Emily Richardson
Guest: Kelvin L. Meyers, Director TIGR
This episode introduces the listeners to the 2023 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) slated June 12 – 16, 2023, TxSGS’s biannual event that promises to enrich and inspire attendees while expanding their genealogical skill set. Kelvin L. Meyers, TIGR Director, discusses TIGR 2023’s seven courses and course coordinators, summarizing the topics covered by each course.
TIGR 2023 features:
- “A Walk Through a Texas Courthouse,” coordinated by Kelvin Meyers
- “Moving Up to Glory Land – The Southern States After Reconstruction towards the New Century,” coordinated by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
- “Legally Texas: Advanced Legal Research in the Lone Star State,” coordinated by Judy G. Russell, CG®, CGL(sm)
- “Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy,” coordinated by Catherine Desmarais, CG®
- “Researching Families of Mexican Descent on Both Sides of the Border,” coordinated by Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS
- “Researching African Americans Before and After the Civil War in the U.S.,” coordinated by Ari Wilkins
- “Intermediate and Advanced DNA for Genealogists,” coordinated by Paul Woodbury, AG®, MEd
Held virtually via Zoom, each course will be recorded and made available to registrants for a brief period following TIGR 2023.
Additional events include an orientation for faculty and registrants on Sunday evening, June 11 and evening lectures open to the public on June 12 and 13, by Mark Lowe and Judy Russell.
Learn more about TIGR, see a schedule for each course, and see details on the bonus lectures.
If you have questions about TIGR, email tigr@txsgs.org.