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GRIP 2012 Photos Uploaded

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

We had such a wonderful time at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh in July! Someone described the week as a “genealogy bubble” in which one could live, eat, and even sleep with genealogical thoughts. Many of the 108 students in four … Continue reading →

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One week and counting!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

One week from today on February 7, at noon (Eastern time), GRIP will begin accepting registrations for the four courses to be held July 23 to 27. Registration information has been placed on the Registration tab. It describes what information … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Resolutions and Registration

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

I see that some of you are contemplating coming to GRIP this year in your public New Year’s resolutions. Michael Hait’s blog states that he would like to take the Advanced Research Methodology course (see http://michaelhait.wordpress.com/) and Tina Lyons is weighing … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Pittsburgh!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

No matter what holiday you celebrate at this time of year, it usually means family activities. We get together or communicate with family near and far. In those communications perhaps you stick in a genealogical question or two to your … Continue reading →

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Synchronicity in Genealogy

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Today is a auspicious date that will not be repeated in our lifetime: 11/11/11. Where were you at 11:11 AM or 11:11 PM? These are thought to be especially significant times for those who believe in the numerology of Synchronicity. We … Continue reading →

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Course Lecture Titles

Posted on October 4, 2011 by admin

It is very exciting to add content to GRIP’s website! Details will continually be added on the various topical pages. The Courses page describes the courses in general terms. A drop-down menu for each of the four courses shows more … Continue reading →

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Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL speaking in Pittsburgh; honor given by APG

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

The local genealogical society that is closest to the GRIP venue is the North Hills Genealogists. Their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM are free and open to the public at Northland Public Library. They … Continue reading →

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One-year and counting!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin

One year from today GRIP will be in full swing! The courses will be coursing, the instructors will be instructing, the students will be studious, and the GRIP community will be communicating. One year from now we will be saying … Continue reading →

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GRIP interviewed on GeneaBloggers Radio

Posted on July 9, 2011 by admin

Thomas MacEntee, the host of the weekly show GeneaBloggers Radio, had a show on Friday, 8 July 2011, showcasing genealogical educational opportunities. Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, was interviewed about GRIP. To hear the interview (which occurs from minute 39 … Continue reading →

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GRIP instructors update

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

GRIP instructors don’t let moss grow under their feet! The Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) at Samford University just completed last week in Birmingham, Alabama, with several GRIP instructors participating. Thomas W. Jones is the coordinator of the … Continue reading →

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