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NOW OPEN! Wedding Memories Exhibit, May 10 – 12, 17 – 19, 2012. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. $5 donation requested.
The Iowa Genealogical Society is pleased to present a very special event. “Somewhere in Time: IGS Wedding Memories,” is a fundraiser exhibit of IGS member heirloom wedding dresses, apparel and accessories, along with vintage photographs and wedding stories.
The oldest gown displayed dates to 1863. Other heirloom treasures feature fashions and artifacts from the Edwardian Era, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Post-war Era. Photographs and family wedding stories enhance this unique event.
The exhibit is open to the public May 10 – 12, 17 – 19, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, in the West Wing of the IGS Library, 628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines. A $5 donation is requested at the door. All funds raised benefit IGS programs and services.
Travel back through time with the Iowa Genealogical Society; enjoy and celebrate a rare glimpse of Iowa’s ancestral wedding memories!
| May 10, 2012 | to | May 12, 2012 |
| May 17, 2012 | to | May 19, 2012 |
Thanks to the enthusiastic response of members, the IGS Wedding Memories special exhibit has been expanded to two three-day weekends: May 10 – 12 and May 17 – 19, 2012. A $5 admission donation will be requested at the door as a fundraiser in support of IGS programs and services.
Members are invited to display their heirloom wedding dresses along with written wedding stories. For those who don’t have the original dress, display a wedding picture of the bride or couple with their special story. Gowns will be displayed by vintage era and prizes will be awarded in various categories. Be part of this unique and memorable event! Share your ancestral couple’s special story and help raise funds for IGS.
Applications are being accepted now through April 30th to reserve display space. Space is limited, so don’t delay. There is no charge for members to exhibit their heirlooms.
Third IGS Heritage Quilt Show “What’s In A Name, and Other Quilt Tales”
12 – 13, 19 – 20 October 2012. IGS Heritage Quilt Show News from coordinators Shirley Munier and Helen Phillips
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Recently a magazine asked their readers what their top five things are to collect. Crocks were number one. Quilts/coverlets were number two with that group. I think, with genealogists, they would be number one!
These items were brought with our immigrant ancestors, and also comforted families on the pioneer’s long overland trails to the West.
Quilts pieced together during the Civil War era served many purposes. Many were sent with the soldiers, many were made for the injured in hospitals and many more were made as fund raisers for the charities assisting the widows and orphans of that war.
Today quilts are cherished by those who own them. If you are one of those persons, we would hope you are willing to join our exhibit at the Third IGS Heritage Quilt Show “What’s In A Name, and Other Quilt Tales” to be held October 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 2012.
Quilts or coverings must have been made by an ancestor of an IGS member/family. There will be an admission charge to see the show, but not to display any items. The show will feature quilts from many eras, not just Civil War quilts.
Soldiers, Sailors and Federal Employees: Discovering Your Ancestor in Military and Federal Records
12-13 October 2012. Johnson Lions Club, 6401 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa
Guest Speaker: Michael L. Strauss, AG
Michael L. Strauss, AG, has been an Accredited Genealogist since 1995. A native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia,he has been an avid genealogist for more than thirty-five years. Michael holds a BA in History and is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He is a qualified Expert Witness in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Additionally, he is an approved genealogist for the U.S. Army to locate DNA-qualified family members of MIA’s from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Michael is also the President of the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society.
Thanks to the enthusiastic response of members, the IGS Wedding Memories special exhibit has been expanded to two three-day weekends: May 10 – 12 and May 17 – 19, 2012. A $5 admission donation will be requested at the door as a fundraiser in support of IGS programs and services.
Members are invited to display their heirloom wedding dresses along with written wedding stories. For those who don’t have the original dress, display a wedding picture of the bride or couple with their special story. Gowns will be displayed by vintage era and prizes will be awarded in various categories. Be part of this unique and memorable event! Share your ancestral couple’s special story and help raise funds for IGS.
Applications are being accepted now through April 30th to reserve display space. Space is limited, so don’t delay. There is no charge for members to exhibit their heirlooms. 
Requirements:
- The wedding gown or other exhibited material must belong to an IGS member’s ancestor.
- Exhibits must include a separate family history of the featured couple, (to be printed in the program), along with the wedding gown and/ or photographs. A photograph of the bride, couple or wedding party is preferred.
- Please include a photograph of the wedding gown with this application if possible.
- Applicants must bring their exhibits and stories to the IGS Library between May 1st and May 5th.
- Applicants must pick up their exhibits no later than May 22nd.
Applications are available at the IGS office or download an exhibit application here. Questions? Contact IGS Library, 276-0287; igs@iowagenealogy.org .
14 April 2012, West Wing IGS Library, 628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines.
Main speaker: Eric Basir
Spring Conference Registration Information.
Eric Basir owns a photo retouching studio in Evanston IL. He serves the genealogical community as a teacher and author of two books and “Ask the Retoucher,” a video blog and column for genealogical publications. He recently published a full photo restoration course.
IGS is requesting your gently-used-but-no-longer-needed items for a silent auction that will be held in conjunction with the April 14 Spring Technology Conference. Your donation helps IGS!
Resource books, gift cards, quilts, (no junk, please) can mean $$$ for genealogy. Donations can be brought to IGS.
This beautiful teapot and four plates and the quality Longaberger baskets have already arrived.
June 3 – 10, 2012
Trip coordinator: Diane Densmor
We are happy to announce that the deadline to reserve a room for the Salt Lake City Research Trip has been extended from February 1 to February 15. There are still a few rooms available.
Join IGS for a special research trip to Salt Lake City, June 3 – 10, 2012. Accommodations are at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, conveniently located near the Family History Library. Cost includes room, hotel van transportation to and from the airport, and tips to van drivers.
This year’s fall conference attracted nearly 120 avid genealogists for two full days of educational sessions, vendor browsing, networking and family history fun.
Don’t forget to reserve your spot at this year’s IGS Fall Conference, October 14 -15, at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa.
Conference Bonus! The IGS Library being open on Friday evening, October 14th, 6 – 8 p.m. (after the Annual Meeting) for conference attendees with two-day or Friday registrations. The Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, October 14th and 15th, during conference activities.
Traveling from out of town? The Super 8 Motel is offering a conference discount. Ask for it by mentioning the Iowa Genealogical Society conference. Super 8 phone no.: 515-2226-0414. Website: http://super8westdesmoines.com/des-moines-ia-motels-location.asp
Featured speaker: Billie Stone Fogarty.
A professional genealogist and former history teacher with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees, Billie now devotes her time to infecting others with her love for history up close and personal – family history! She lectures regularly and teaches genealogy each semester in adult continuing education courses. She is author of Guidebook to Researching My Family Tree.