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IGSI is a partner of the Minnesota Genealogical Society
May Podcast available for viewing
IIn the May episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 11 of season 3) genealogist Dave Miller talks about the May webinar, featuring … Elizabeth Williams Gomoll. Her topic is called “Alien Passenger Code.” This presentation will be held on May 31st. This is a webinar only event. Finding an immigrant's name on a passenger list is exciting, but there's more information on that sheet than you might expect. Learn what the cryptic abbreviations and number codes jotted on U.S. customs manifests can reveal about an immigrant's experience when they arrived in "Amerika." The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members with a coupon and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar on our website: irishgenealogical.org. Dave also talks about a place you can go visit if you plan on traveling to Dublin this year. Plus, Dave interviews an Irish Master Distiller who is now practicing his trade in America. Brian Nation tells Dave how he became a Master Distiller, what brought him to America and how he is practicing his trade.
You can visit IGSI's YouTube channel at any time by clicking the YouTube link above right or at the lower right side of our main page (below the upcoming activities).
Members-only: Free viewing of December webinar
Tracing Medieval Roots: Genealogy in Ireland from the Medieval to the Modern Era
Dr Thomas Finan is a professor of medieval history and archaeology at Saint LouisUniversity is a scholar of medieval Ireland. For over 20 years he has led a "dig" in County Roscommon to examine the site of a medieval castle (of the MacDermot lords of Moylurg), unearthing mysteries of 13th century rural Ireland. A proud descendent of Roscommon Irish, Dr. Finan is also active in several digital projects analyzing collections of medieval genealogical material. Hear and see of the ancient Irish world they are revealing.
IGSI Does Not Endorse Genealogy Researchers
It has recently come to our attention that the IGSI logo is displayed on a website offering Irish research services. Due to concerns about the site's authenticity and the unauthorized use of our logo, we are working to have it removed. We caution you to be diligent when hiring genealogy researchers. For assistance in finding and screening qualified researchers, you may want to consult the Association of Professional Genealogists (
www.apgen.org) for North American researchers. Or, for researchers in Ireland, Irish libraries or heritage centers, or the Accredited Genealogists Ireland (
https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/) website.
Library Hours
Note revised hours for 2025 for Hoffman Research Library:
| Mondays |
10 am - 6 pm |
| Wednesdays |
10 am - 4 pm |
| Thursdays |
10 am - 6 pm |
| Saturdays |
10 am - 4 pm |
IGSI is on Instagram!
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GSI now has an Instagram account for anyone who wants a new way to stay up to date on the latest happenings with our organization. In addition to regular posts with IGSI news and information, posts will also include tidbits about Irish places, news, and history and happenings in the genealogical community. If you're on Instagram, you can follow us at @IrishGenSI
Minnesota Genealogy Center
1385 Mendota Heights Rd, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
