The 2007 AHSGR Convention was held in Hays, Kansas, and the melting pot of the six original German Russian villages of Liebenthal, Catharine, Herzog (Victoria), Munjor, Pfeifer, and Schoenchen that were founded from February 1876 to May of 1877.  The week was filled with speakers from South America, Germany, Russia and the United States.  The SOAR computer room was a goldmine to those people seeking information from not only obituaries, but, AHSGR Journals, Clues, Cemetery Records, Ships Lists, Surname Charts, the Stumpp Book, Bohlender Book and Bessarabian Birth, Death and Marriage Records.  Entertainment ranged from a reenactment of the Germans from Russia arriving in Ellis Country to Polka Bands, German Singing, Choirs, Buffalo Bill Cody, plenty of food, storytelling and just a lot of fun.  Many long time friends were reaquinted while new relationships were made.  Don’t miss next year’s joint convention in Casper, Wyoming.

HAYS DAILY NEWS PAPER COVERAGE
Below are links the the daily articles that were written in the Hays daily News during the convention.  Links will be posted as they become available.  These may take a while to download.

Special Sunday Insert "Willkommen"
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Wed., June 13, 2007:From Hays to France and Back
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sun., June 17, 2007: Argentinean descendant tells... (p.A3)
Monday, June 18, 2007
Wed., June 20: Reader Forum (p.A4)

CONVENTION DAILY REPORTS

Daily Convention Reports
These daily convention reports were written by Judy Hoffman, Liebenthal, Kansas of the events of the week.

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2007 Convention Photos
These are just a few of the pictures that were taken at the 2007 Convention in Hays, Ks.  We hope to add more pictures as they become available.

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