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Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (view source)
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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. | 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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* 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 | * 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 == | ||
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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 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 KVGS Facebook page, Conference Keeper and membership zoom notice. | 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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'''Membership fees''' | '''Membership fees''' | ||
$14.00 | $14.00 Household | ||
Click here for the Membership Brochure | Click [https://mikvgs.org/onlineJoin.php here] for the Membership Brochure | ||
== Social Media == | == Social Media == | ||
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/ | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/ | ||
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/ | Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/ | ||
== Nearby or Alternate Repositories == | == Nearby or Alternate Repositories == | ||
* [https://wmich.edu/library/collections | * [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] | ||
... [[Category:Michigan Societies]] | ... [[Category:Michigan Societies]] | ||
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