Class begins Mar 5, 2004 - Nearly 2 million Americans claim Slovak ancestry. If you are of Slovak descent and want to find out more about your roots, this class will show you how begin your research using both traditional and online sources. Find out what records are available, identify key words and phrases, learn how to write to your ancestral town, and much more. Don't wait until another generation passes away-the time to start is now! Join us in the quest for Nase Rodina (our family)! Prerequisite: A basic working knowledge of computers, please view the Beginning Computer Genealogy outline for requirements.
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Lisa Alzo - The Expert
Background and Experience
Lisa Alzo, M.F.A., grew up in Duquesne Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Ithaca, New York with her husband, Michael. She has been working on her genealogy for over 12 years, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1997. In addition, she spent six years researching her family's history for her first book, Three Slovak Women (published by Gateway Press in 2001). She is the recipient of the 2002 Mary Zirin Prize given by the Association for Women in Slavic Studies to recognize the achievements of independent scholars.
Lisa has worked as an editorial assistant, assistant editor, instructor, and freelance writer. She is a published author and has been a guest on several radio programs.
Lisa taught computer applications, genealogy and writing courses as an adult education instructor in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York for over five years and speaks at national conferences, including two upcoming conferences: The Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Conference, June 26-27, 2003 Cedar Rapids, IA and the FEEFHS International Convention in Salt Lake City, July 18-20, 2003.
Lisa Alzo's Message
"Nearly two million Americans claim Slovak ancestry. This vast number is not surprising since some 600,000 Slovaks came to America between 1875-1914, making them one of the largest groups to come to our shores. This class will show you how to begin researching your Slovak roots using both traditional and online sources. Learn how to identify your ancestral village, locate and interpret vital records, contact possible relatives, trace your Slavic ancestors through census and immigration records, organize your research, and much more!"
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