The Illinois State Genealogical Society would like to announce its annual Spring Conference featuring the very interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining Dr. George Schweitzer, April 5-6, 2002 Ethnic Genealogy April 5-6 Countryside, IL (SW suburb of Chicago, easily accessible via Interstate 55) Featuring Dr. George Schweitzer speaking on German topics. Other lectures include Tony Burroughs: African American topics, Paul Valasek: Czech and Slovak; Polish topics, Martin Tuohy (NARA-Great Lakes) speaking on the 1930 census, Lou Szucs speaking on Naturalizations. Other ethnic groups and topics include Italian, Jewish, Immigration, Naming Patterns, Illinois State Archives resources, and much more. NOTE: A special research opportunity for those registered for the conference ONLY. Limit 15. Research at NARA-Great Lakes Thursday evening, April 4th. The 1930 census will just of been released! Contact Sue Kaufman after you register to add your name to this list for this special opportunity. E-mail: [email protected] or phone 260-478-2174. For more information and a registration brochure visit the Illinois State Genealogical Web site: www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html Please join us! Sue Kaufman <[email protected]> ISGS Publicity