Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters
There are many challenges to researching our female ancestors. Maiden names, cultural differences and, name changes during immigration are just a few of the stumbling blocks we come across.…
The POW Diary
His daughter and I have exchanged many email conversations and discussed what these men experienced. We’ve gotten to know each other and shared details of our own lives. Knowing our fathers were connected in difficult times helps both of us. As she stated, “Thank goodness they had each other to lean on.”…
Pearl Harbor
Executive Director, Angela Breidenbach, recently visited the National Memorial at Pearl Harbor.…
Consultations and Mentoring Available
Do you have questions about your IIGS courses or your personal research?…
WWll Ancestors
World War ll has been widely documented in books, movies, television series, and documentaries. These two courses will take you through the history of the U.S. entering the war, military research including records, logbooks and correspondence, and the roles women played both in military service and on the home front.…