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The Minnesota Genealogical Society, organized in 1969, is a 501(c)3 educational organization whose purpose is to: | The Minnesota Genealogical Society, organized in 1969, is a 501(c)3 educational organization whose purpose is to: | ||
* Foster and increase interest in genealogy by providing an association for those interested in family, state, and local history. | *Foster and increase interest in genealogy by providing an association for those interested in family, state, and local history. | ||
* Collect, preserve, and publish genealogical and historical records and information. | *Collect, preserve, and publish genealogical and historical records and information. | ||
* Hold meetings, classes, and workshops to educate members on current genealogy-related topics. | *Hold meetings, classes, and workshops to educate members on current genealogy-related topics. | ||
MGS achieves its mission through providing genealogical education and making genealogical resources available through the Minnesota Genealogy Center. | MGS achieves its mission through providing genealogical education and making genealogical resources available through the Minnesota Genealogy Center. | ||
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Minnesota Genealogical Society membership benefits include: | Minnesota Genealogical Society membership benefits include: | ||
* Free admission to the William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center (LRC) with access to MGS, branch, and affiliate library collections and database subscriptions. It is one of the top research facilities in the Midwest. | *Free admission to the William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center (LRC) with access to MGS, branch, and affiliate library collections and database subscriptions. It is one of the top research facilities in the Midwest. | ||
* Subscription to our quarterly print journal – ''Minnesota Genealogist'' | *Subscription to our quarterly print journal – ''Minnesota Genealogist'' | ||
* Automatic addition of your email address to the mailing list of our monthly e-newsletter – ''Minnesota Families'' | *Automatic addition of your email address to the mailing list of our monthly e-newsletter – ''Minnesota Families'' | ||
* Free participation in any or all MGS Interest Groups | *Free participation in any or all MGS Interest Groups | ||
* Discounts for MGS conferences and classes | *Discounts for MGS conferences and classes | ||
* Access to Members Only area of the MGS website, including webinar recordings and handouts | *Access to Members Only area of the MGS website, including webinar recordings and handouts | ||
* Voice and vote at all MGS membership meetings and elections | *Voice and vote at all MGS membership meetings and elections | ||
==2019 Society Officers== | ==2019 Society Officers== | ||
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The Minnesota Genealogy Center is home to MGS, it’s interest groups, branches, and partner organizations. The center houses: | The Minnesota Genealogy Center is home to MGS, it’s interest groups, branches, and partner organizations. The center houses: | ||
* William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center | *William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center | ||
* Classrooms and meeting rooms | *Classrooms and meeting rooms | ||
* MGS branch and partner offices | *MGS branch and partner offices | ||
==William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center== | ==William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center== | ||
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WJHLRC is unique – it is a collection of collections including items from the following groups: | WJHLRC is unique – it is a collection of collections including items from the following groups: | ||
* Norwegian | *Norwegian | ||
* Irish | *Irish | ||
* Romanian | *Romanian | ||
* Canadian | *Canadian | ||
* Polish | *Polish | ||
* Ostfriesen | *Ostfriesen | ||
* Pommern | *Pommern | ||
* Swedish | *Swedish | ||
* Czechoslovakian | *Czechoslovakian | ||
* Danish | *Danish | ||
* Yankee | *Yankee | ||
Volunteers for these groups frequently staff the library to assist you in finding information. Check the [http://www.mngs.org/cpage.php?pt=45 MGS web pages], the calendar or ask volunteers in the library for the schedule. | Volunteers for these groups frequently staff the library to assist you in finding information. Check the [http://www.mngs.org/cpage.php?pt=45 MGS web pages], the calendar or ask volunteers in the library for the schedule. | ||
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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
[https://mngs.org/eventListings.php?nm=38 '''<big>Please see the MGS website for the current list of events, classes, and meetings.</big>'''] | |||
===Fall Conference=== | ===Fall Conference=== | ||