Workshop I

The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings - Seth Smith

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

The Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts cover 1750-1815 and hold a wealth of information about the “Trans-Allegheny West”.

These include:

• letters
• interviews
• legal documents
• family and personal records
• land deeds
• muster rolls
• military discharges
• business records

Reference Specialist Seth Smith will focus on Society’s microfilmed collection of the Draper Manuscripts and how genealogists can use the collection to aid their research.

Workshop II

Writing a Memoir - Cathy Salter

1:30 - 2:45 p.m

Local columnist and nationally published writer, Cathy Salter, will teach participants about the art of documenting personal experience.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Win Horner, who was orginally scheduled, will be unable to attend the conference and present her experience with memoir writing

• 9:00 a.m. Registration and Vendor Area Opens
  Representatives from historical and genealogical societies will staff vendor tables throughout the day. Workshop sessions will be held in the Society’s Newspaper Library.
• 10:00 Welcome and Announcements
• 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Workshop I -
  The Draper Manuscripts: Genealogical Gleanings
• 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
• 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Announcements
• 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Workshop II -
  Writing a Memoir
• 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Browse and View Vendor Area Vendor area will close at 4:00 p.m.
• 4:30 p.m. Society Closes

County and regional genealogical societies are invited to send representatives to Family History Day at The State Historical Society of Missouri. Display tables and booths are free of charge, but space is limited and reservations are required. For additional information or to make a reservation, please contact Lauren Leeman at LeemanL@umsystem.edu or (573) 882-1180.

2 Options:

• Online (see below) Member discount will be applied at Check-Out
• Return the registration form (pdf) and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO 65201-7298.

  Make checks payable to The State Historical Society of Missouri. Return registration form and payment to The State Historical Society of Missouri, 1020 Lowry Street, Columbia, MO, 65201-7298

Due to space constraints, enrollment in the workshops will be limited.

After registration is received, conference packets will be mailed and will include parking information, workshop locations, and information on lunch at nearby eateries.