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*First Families of Pennsylvania — open to any GSP member who can prove descent from a Pennsylvania resident <br> | *First Families of Pennsylvania — open to any GSP member who can prove descent from a Pennsylvania resident <br> | ||
In addition, the GSP website offers many free databases on its website that non-members can access. | In addition, the GSP website offers many free databases on its website that non-members can access. | ||
== History of the Society == | == History of the Society == | ||
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*The Society produces a twice-yearly journal, the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, and a quarterly newsletter, Penn in Hand. | *The Society produces a twice-yearly journal, the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, and a quarterly newsletter, Penn in Hand. | ||
== Events == | == Events == | ||
*GSP offers a wide variety of programming, including workshops, conferences and webinars. Please visit our website for a complete schedule of our upcoming events. | *GSP offers a wide variety of programming, including workshops, conferences and webinars. Please visit our website for a complete schedule of our upcoming events. | ||
== Contact Information == | == Contact Information == | ||
;The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania | ;The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania | ||
;2207 Chestnut Street | ;2207 Chestnut Street | ||
;Philadelphia, PA 19103 | ;Philadelphia, PA 19103 | ||
;ph: 215-545-0391 | ;ph | ||
;email: [mailto:execdir@genpa.org execdir@genpa.org] | : 215-545-0391 | ||
;website: [http://www.genpa.org http://www.genpa.org] | ;email | ||
: [mailto:execdir@genpa.org execdir@genpa.org] | |||
;website | |||
: [http://www.genpa.org http://www.genpa.org] | |||
;Visit us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter! | ;Visit us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter! | ||
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The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
Benefits[edit | edit source]
The society offers a variety of benefits for its members, including:
- 2 issues each year of the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine with articles and information pertaining to Pennsylvania and Pennsylvanians
- Access to databases in "Members Only" area of GSP's website
- 4 issues each year of Penn In Hand electronic newsletter, with reports of Society meetings, new publications of interest, meeting announcements, and members activities
- Free queries in Penn In Hand
- Discount on Research by Mail queries
- Discount on GSP-sponsored events
- 10% member discount on all GSP publications when purchased through Diane Publishing
- First Families of Pennsylvania — open to any GSP member who can prove descent from a Pennsylvania resident
In addition, the GSP website offers many free databases on its website that non-members can access.
History of the Society[edit | edit source]
Founded in 1892 as a non-profit organization, the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP) was among the first in the United States to recognize the value of collecting and preserving the vital and personal records of those ancestors whose lives now comprise our American History. GSP is committed to preserving and publishing heretofore unpublished primary sources. The continuing dedication to this service enables the Society to make an increasingly significant contribution to the cultural life of our city, state, and indeed the whole country.
Publications[edit | edit source]
- The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP) is proud to provide a wide variety of publications to both members and non-members. Our book distributor is Diane Publishing Co., which supplies publications for a number of Pennsylvania historical and cultural institutions.
- The Society produces a twice-yearly journal, the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, and a quarterly newsletter, Penn in Hand.
Events[edit | edit source]
- GSP offers a wide variety of programming, including workshops, conferences and webinars. Please visit our website for a complete schedule of our upcoming events.
Contact Information[edit | edit source]
- The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
- 2207 Chestnut Street
- Philadelphia, PA 19103
- ph
- 215-545-0391
- execdir@genpa.org
- website
- http://www.genpa.org
- Visit us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter!
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