The International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP), formerly the German-American Genealogical Partnership, is proud to announce its inaugural conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN. The Germanic Genealogy Society is the local host. 2017 International Germanic Genealogy Conference 28-30 July 2017 in Minneapolis, MN Connections: International. Cultural. Personal. View the registration brochure: http://ggsmn.org/upload/files/flyers/ConfBrochure12pgFinal.pdf Registration will begin February 1st, 2017! Several lectures about Eastern Europe Germans: Donauschwabens — Who Were They? Toni Perrone Explanation of the German Danube Swabians, their migration to Hungary, and an overview of Banat history. Details of their lives in Yugoslavia and Romania, the expulsion and genocide of 1944-1948, and relocation to the U.S. Online Resources for German Research in Formerly Eastern Areas Baerbel K. Johnson Digital record collections for Poland and the former Austrian Empire are introduced. The primary focus is on church records, but indexes, resources and reference tools are also discussed. Pioneers and Colonists: Background of Germans in Eastern Europe James Beidler For centuries, German-speaking enclaves existed in Eastern Europe. This presentation introduces and gives historical background about these “Germans outside Germany.” Regards Guenter (Junkers) www.iggpartner.org Hashtag: #IGGC17 Facebook: IGGPartnership