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Friday, May 20, 2022

SLIG 2023: Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy

Are you an intermediate or advanced genealogist who wants to try something new? Are you interested in historical research methodology? Social history? Telling your ancestor's story? Learn how research in material culture can enhance your genealogical work.


Advanced Techniques: Material Culture Research Techniques for Genealogy, coordinated by Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR, will help you bring your ancestors to life. Material culture is the story and history of objects created and used by humans. This branch of social history can inform and strengthen the stories you tell about your ancestors. In addition, the study, research, and analysis of material culture encourage better and more complete research techniques.

Faculty includes:

  • E. Lee Eltzroth
  • Tammy Hepps
  • Lauren K. Peightel
  • Marian Pierre-Louise
Watch this interview with course coordinator Gena Philibert-Ortega:




Material Culture is scheduled to meet online January 23–27, 2023. All SLIG 2023 courses will be offered virtually this year. (See you in person in Salt Lake City in 2024!

See the SLIG 2023 Courses web page for more information, including updates.

SLIG 2023 registration opens Saturday, July 16, at 10:00 am MDT.

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