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The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society | The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office. | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
'''Learn''' | '''Learn''' | ||
* Attend monthly skills sessions and general meetings to learn new and innovative ways to continue your genealogical research and improve your skills. General meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month from September to June, with the exception of December. General Meeting and program are hybrid. | * Attend monthly skills sessions and general meetings to learn new and innovative ways to continue your genealogical research and improve your skills. General meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month from September to June, with the exception of December. General Meeting and program are hybrid. Skill Sessions are on the 4th Monday of every month and are by Zoom only. | ||
'''Network''' | '''Network''' | ||
* Spend time with other genealogists to share ideas, learn new technology skills and create a community for the preservation of your genealogy and the history of Kalamazoo Valley | * Spend time with other genealogists to share ideas, learn new technology skills and create a community for the preservation of your genealogy and the history of Kalamazoo Valley. | ||
'''The Heritage''' | '''The Heritage''' | ||
*Gain access to The Heritage newsletter, published monthly from September to June, with the exception of December, to learn new skills, receive updates on upcoming meetings/educational programs, hear about the webinars at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at WMU, and locate other genealogical events in the area. | * Gain access to The Heritage newsletter, published monthly from September to June, with the exception of December, to learn new skills, receive updates on upcoming meetings/educational programs, hear about the webinars at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at WMU, and locate other genealogical events in the area. | ||
'''Mikvgs.org''' | '''Mikvgs.org''' | ||
*Access to upcoming events. Member-only access includes back issues of the newsletter, recordings of past general meetings and skill sessions. | * Access to upcoming events. Member-only access includes back issues of the newsletter, recordings of past general meetings and skill sessions. | ||
==History of the society== | == History of the society == | ||
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office. | The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office. | ||
==Meetings== | == Meetings == | ||
'''Society Meetings''' | '''Society Meetings''' | ||
KVGS | KVGS meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month from September through June, with the exception of December. KVGS meetings take place at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 in the Austin & Sugarloaf Lakes Meeting Rooms. | ||
KVGS General Meetings and an Educational Program are hybrid and in-person. Registration for KVGS Zoom meetings are on a link on the KVGS website, Facebook page, Conference Keeper and membership zoom notice. | |||
6:30 pm Refreshments | 6:30 pm Refreshments | ||
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7:15 pm Educational Program | 7:15 pm Educational Program | ||
Skills Sessions are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 and are by Zoom only. | |||
'''Board Meetings''' | '''Board Meetings''' | ||
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KVGS Board Meetings are held the first Monday of the month by Zoom. Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. | KVGS Board Meetings are held the first Monday of the month by Zoom. Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. | ||
==Membership== | == Membership == | ||
Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30. | Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30. | ||
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$14.00 Household | $14.00 Household | ||
[https://mikvgs.org/ Membership Brochure | Click [https://mikvgs.org/onlineJoin.php here] for the Membership Brochure | ||
==Social Media== | == Social Media == | ||
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/ | |||
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/ | |||
==Nearby or Alternate Repositories== | == Nearby or Alternate Repositories == | ||
*[https://wmich.edu/library/archive-collections WMU Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Archives and Regional History] | * [https://wmich.edu/library/archive-collections WMU Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Archives and Regional History] | ||
*[https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/genealogy/ Kalamazoo Public Library] | * [https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/genealogy/ Kalamazoo Public Library] | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 6 March 2023
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office.
| Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society | |
| Established | 1958 |
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| Contact Info | |
| Address | PO Box 3236, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-8335 |
| Website | mikvgs.org |
| Last updated: Nov 8, 2025 | |
Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society Mission Statement
- Fosters genealogical interest and activities in southwestern Michigan;
- Provides education in genealogical research techniques;
- Publishes and make available genealogical materials; and
- Works to ensure access to and the preservation of public records.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Learn
- Attend monthly skills sessions and general meetings to learn new and innovative ways to continue your genealogical research and improve your skills. General meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month from September to June, with the exception of December. General Meeting and program are hybrid. Skill Sessions are on the 4th Monday of every month and are by Zoom only.
Network
- Spend time with other genealogists to share ideas, learn new technology skills and create a community for the preservation of your genealogy and the history of Kalamazoo Valley.
The Heritage
- Gain access to The Heritage newsletter, published monthly from September to June, with the exception of December, to learn new skills, receive updates on upcoming meetings/educational programs, hear about the webinars at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at WMU, and locate other genealogical events in the area.
Mikvgs.org
- Access to upcoming events. Member-only access includes back issues of the newsletter, recordings of past general meetings and skill sessions.
History of the society[edit | edit source]
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office.
Meetings[edit | edit source]
Society Meetings
KVGS meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month from September through June, with the exception of December. KVGS meetings take place at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 in the Austin & Sugarloaf Lakes Meeting Rooms.
KVGS General Meetings and an Educational Program are hybrid and in-person. Registration for KVGS Zoom meetings are on a link on the KVGS website, Facebook page, Conference Keeper and membership zoom notice.
6:30 pm Refreshments
7:00 pm General Meeting
7:15 pm Educational Program
Skills Sessions are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 and are by Zoom only.
Board Meetings
KVGS Board Meetings are held the first Monday of the month by Zoom. Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30.
Membership fees
$14.00 Household
Click here for the Membership Brochure
Social Media[edit | edit source]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/
Nearby or Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]
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