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{{Infobox Societies | {{Infobox Societies | ||
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|address= | |address=2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612-3031 | ||
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|website= | |website=https://californiaancestors.org/ | ||
|blog=http://blog.californiaancestors.org/ | |||
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==Overview== | |||
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> | 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 == | |||
*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 == | |||
*<br> | *<br> | ||
== Society Officers == | |||
*[https://www.californiaancestors.org/about-cgs/meet-the-board Board of Directors]<br> | *[https://www.californiaancestors.org/about-cgs/meet-the-board Board of Directors]<br> | ||
== Society Projects == | |||
*<br> | *<br> | ||
=== | === Current Projects === | ||
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=== Past Projects === | |||
*<br> | *<br> | ||
== Publications == | |||
*''[https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/submit-to-the-nugget The California Nugget]'', published twice a year | *''[https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/submit-to-the-nugget The California Nugget]'', published twice a year | ||
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*[https://californiaancestors.org/publications/book-sales Other publications]<br> | *[https://californiaancestors.org/publications/book-sales Other publications]<br> | ||
== Newsletters == | |||
*Monthly eNews (see [https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/2014-02-11-22-24-12 Archive])<br> | *Monthly eNews (see [https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/2014-02-11-22-24-12 Archive])<br> | ||
== Collections == | |||
*[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/at-the-library Library Holdings] | *[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/at-the-library Library Holdings] | ||
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*[https://californiagenealogicalsoc.on.worldcat.org/advancedsearch?databaseList= CGS on WorldCat] | *[https://californiagenealogicalsoc.on.worldcat.org/advancedsearch?databaseList= CGS on WorldCat] | ||
== Events == | |||
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | *See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | ||
=== Society Meetings === | |||
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | *See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | ||
=== Workshops === | |||
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | *See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | ||
=== Board Meetings === | |||
*Held the second Saturday of each month. See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | *Held the second Saturday of each month. See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | ||
=== Training Meetings === | |||
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | *See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br> | ||
{{California}} | {{California}} | ||
[[Category:California_Societies]] [[Category:Alameda_County,_California]][[Category:California Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:California_Societies]] [[Category:Alameda_County,_California]][[Category:California Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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