Salt Lake City Research Trip


9 - 16 November 2008



Here is your chance to spend a week at the world’s largest genealogical library, discovering original records that have been microfilmed, unique books of genealogical and historical interest, and hard-to-find family histories. Trip led by Ilene Murray and Ted Steele.

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Trip is limited to 40 people!


Family History Library


Each year in early November, the St. Louis Genealogical Society sponsors a research trip to the Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City. The FHL is the largest genealogical research facility in the world, and our group spends a week enjoying all it has to offer.

Logistics


Led by professional genealogists, the week includes seven nights at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel adjacent to the Family History Library, six full days of research at the library, an orientation tour of the library and the downtown area, individual research consultations with the group leaders throughout the trip, transfers and baggage handling between the airport and the hotel in Salt Lake City, a welcome evening group meal at the hotel, and a special genealogical meeting one evening. StLGS members receive a discounted rate for the week.

Genealogical Research


The Family History Library is the world’s largest genealogical research facility. The library is a five-story building in downtown Salt Lake City across the street from Temple Square. Within its walls is a collection of millions of rolls of microfilm, thousands of books, hundreds of computers, and scores of LDS volunteer assistants. During our research week you will work on your own at the FHL, with the assistance of the StLGS tour leaders whenever you request. For further information on the FHL you may visit the LDS Web site at familysearch.org.

What Else to do in Salt Lake City


When folks need a break from researching, there is always so much to do in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz basketball team plays at the EnergySource Arena, an easy two block walk (or a free one-station ride on the Utah TRAX). There are concerts across the street at Abravenel Symphony Hall, nearby shopping centers to browse, and, of course, the lovely buildings in Temple Square to view. Day and evening tours are available of nearby Park City. The Utah State Capitol is a short distance away or there are sightseeing tours which include the surrounding area.

Dining


Each night, the leaders choose a different restaurant within easy walking distance of the hotel, and whoever wants to take a break for a tasty meal with companionship can do so. This gives people a chance to talk about the day’s events and to get more of a feel for where things are in the downtown area. Of course, researchers who would rather make their own schedule can do so.

When do we Leave?


The dates for each year’s trip are usually announced in late November. Every StLGS member receives a registration form in their monthly News ‘n Notes in the spring and deposits are due in early July. We are looking forward to having you with us next year!

Room Rates per person before 5 August 2008:
Double Room Occupancy
$575 for members
$675 for non-members 		    Single Room Occupancy
$825 for members
$925 for non-members
Room Rates per person after 5 August 2008:
Double Room Occupancy
$675 for members
$775 for non-members		     Single Room Occupancy
$925 for members
$1025 for non-members
 
Dates to remember:

26 July 2008

5 September 2008

September 2008


    

-Deposit due $100.00

-Balance of Land Package Due

-Orientation meeting




Cancellation Policy



Any booking canceled before 5 September will incur no penalty. Any reservation cancelled after 5 September will lead to forfeit of the deposit. After 10 October, no money can be refunded unless the room space is filled. In case of serious illness or death, individual exceptions may be made.