Family History Abounds at Midwestern Roots 2003 DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER!! MENTION THIS E-MAIL AND GET A DISCOUNT! The Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society have planned an in-depth weekend conference designed to offer help to every researcher, from novice to seasoned veteran. The Midwestern Roots 2003 Family History and Genealogy Conference, July 11 and 12 in Indianapolis, will feature a variety of topics, including researching Native American ancestors, how to make better use of Internet searches, how genetics can help in genealogy research and much more. The conference, sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Genealogical Society, will feature well-known speakers such as Cyndi Howells, Loretto Szucs, Curt Witcher, Tony Burroughs and John Phillip Colletta. Thursday, July 10 - Come early and research!! The William Henry Smith Memorial Library at the Indiana History Center and the Genealogy Divison of the Indiana State Library will offer extended hours and a FREE resource orientation class is available for the Smith Library and the Indiana State Archives. Don't miss this opportunity to jump-start your family history research. Reserve your spot today, call (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots. Margaret Bierlein Public Programs Division Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317/234-0033 Fax 317/234-0427 [email protected]