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5/15/2002 - Archive


SoG Conference a Success
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the Society of Genealogists’ annual Family History Fair to be held in London 4-5 May. I was unable to attend this year, but several newsletter readers who did make it wrote to say that this year’s event was a big success.

John Konvalinka, an American attending his first SoG conference, wrote, "I spent a little time at the FHF today, not enough to give you a detailed report, but my impression was that it is quite successful … the exhibit area was a beehive, and the lectures I popped into were good."

Ed Lear wrote, "Just happened to be in London so went to the fair and looked around. … Talked to several genies from Australia, U.S., etc. and they all felt that it was a well-done show, as did I."

You might want to plan now to attend next year’s Family History Fair. It’s a great excuse to visit London, and the airfares in May are usually reasonable, preceding the big tourist rush of the summer. I haven’t yet seen any announcement for next year’s event as I suspect the organizers are still catching their breath after this year’s success. However, the fair is usually held on the first weekend in May, and my calendar says that it should be 3-4 May 2003. Check for confirmation later this year.


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