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==Overview==
The '''California Genealogical Society and Library''' ...
The '''[https://californiaancestors.org/ California Genealogical Society]''', organized in San Francisco on February 12, 1898, is the oldest continually-operating genealogy society in California. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. The society offers research services, online one-of-a-kind genealogical indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world.<br>
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[[Image:CGS Logo and Banner.jpg|left|600x80px|CGS Logo and Banner.jpg]]
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== The Society's Mission ==
The mission of CGS is to help people trace and compile their family histories. To accomplish this, the Society maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, disseminates information through its publications and internet access, and teaches genealogical research methods through meetings, seminars and workshops.


== Benefits  ==
== Benefits  ==
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?  
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?  
If you are looking at this Web site, chances are good that you would benefit from membership in the California Genealogical Society. <br>
Are you researching Northern California ancestors?<br>Are you researching ancestors from elsewhere and do you live in the San Francisco Bay Area?<br>Are you seeking help, resources or kindred spirits involved in family history research?<br>Then CGS membership is for you! <br>
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Learn more about genealogy and its techniques at our programs and activities.<br>Use the wealth of resources available in our library.<br>Experience the friendly atmosphere.<br>Read our Bylaws.<br>Read the [http://blog.californiaancestors.org/ CGS Blog] for more examples of CGS activities.<br>Go to the [http://www.californiaancestors.org/membership Membership Page] for more details and member application.
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*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?


== History of the society  ==
== History of the society  ==
 
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== Society Officers  ==
== Society Officers  ==
 
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*[https://www.californiaancestors.org/about-cgs/meet-the-board Board of Directors]<br>


== Society Projects  ==
== Society Projects  ==
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=== Current Projects  ===
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=== Current Projects  ===
=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects  ===
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=== Past Projects  ===
=== Past Projects  ===
 
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== Publications  ==
== Publications  ==
 
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*''[https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/submit-to-the-nugget The California Nugget]'', published twice a year
*[https://blog.californiaancestors.org/ California Genealogical Society blog]
*[https://californiaancestors.org/publications/book-sales Other publications]<br>


== Newsletters  ==
== Newsletters  ==
 
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*Monthly eNews (see [https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/2014-02-11-22-24-12 Archive])<br>


== Collections  ==
== Collections  ==
 
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*[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/at-the-library Library Holdings]
*[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/links Useful Links]
*[https://californiagenealogicalsoc.on.worldcat.org/advancedsearch?databaseList= CGS on WorldCat]


== Events  ==
== Events  ==
 
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*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>


=== Society Meetings  ===
=== Society Meetings  ===
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*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>
=== Workshops  ===
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=== Workshops ===
=== Board Meetings ===
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*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>
=== Training Meetings  ===
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=== Board Meetings ===
== Frequently Asked Questions ==


*Held the second Saturday of each month. See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>
;Q. What are the directions to the society?
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=== Training Meetings  ===
;Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
:A.


*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>


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Benefits[edit | edit source]

  • What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
  • What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?

History of the society[edit | edit source]

Society Officers[edit | edit source]

Society Projects[edit | edit source]

Current Projects[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]

Past Projects[edit | edit source]

Publications[edit | edit source]

Newsletters[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Events[edit | edit source]

Society Meetings[edit | edit source]

Workshops[edit | edit source]

Board Meetings[edit | edit source]

Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
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Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
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