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====Online Archive==== | ====Online Archive==== | ||
Society | Society Publications | ||
*Journals | *Journals | ||
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**1995-2012: [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/bockstruck-papers/ Online] | **1995-2012: [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/bockstruck-papers/ Online] | ||
*Quarterlies (1964-1994): [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/publications/quarterlies/ Online] | *Quarterlies (1964-1994): [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/publications/quarterlies/ Online] | ||
*Newsletters | |||
**1955-2015: [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/publications/newsletters/ Online] | |||
**2015-2020: [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/publications/eblasts/ Online] | |||
Lloyd Dewitt Bockstruck Papers | |||
*Topical bibliographies from a noted genealogist and genealogical librarian | |||
*Access: [https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/bockstruck-papers/ Online] | |||
Dallas County Cemeteries | |||
*Searchable database for many Dallas county cemeteries | |||
*Access: Database [https://dallasgenealogy.com/DGS_Apps/DGS_Cemetery.php?Cemetery=All Online] | |||
* | *[http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=167&Itemid=132 Early Dallas County Court records] | ||
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* | *[http://www.dallasgenealogy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152&Itemid=85 Jewish research resources] | ||
Dallas County Probate Records (1846-1900) | |||
* Database [https://dallasgenealogy.com/DGS_Apps/Probate_Index.php Online] | |||
Dallas County Marriage Records (August 1895-November 1896) | |||
* Database [https://dallasgenealogy.com/DGS_Apps/Marriage_Book_O.php Online] | |||
====Help Desk==== | ====Help Desk==== | ||
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*(Name of index (if online add link to name of index)) - How to access: (if not online, order info. If it is online, remove "How to access")<br> | *(Name of index (if online add link to name of index)) - How to access: (if not online, order info. If it is online, remove "How to access")<br> | ||
====Local Repositories Society Members Visit==== | ====Local Repositories Society Members Visit==== | ||
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'''Newsletter/Periodical:''' | '''Newsletter/Periodical:''' | ||
==Web Site== | ==Web Site== | ||
The DGS manages a web site that contains the following information: | The DGS manages a web site that contains the following information: | ||
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Revision as of 15:57, 31 July 2020
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Our Fall 2020 Virtual Seminar: Tony Burroughs[edit | edit source]
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Society Purpose[edit | edit source]
The Dallas Genealogical Society (DGS) is a Texas non-profit organization whose purpose is threefold:
- to educate by creating, fostering, and maintaining interest in genealogy;
- to support the Genealogy Section of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Public Library in Dallas, Texas; and
- to preserve information relating to Dallas County and its early history.
Society Happenings[edit | edit source]
Meetings[edit | edit source]
Monthly meetings provide quality genealogical speakers on a range of genealogical topics. These meetings are open to the general public. Meeting information, recordings, and minutes are on our website.
Seminars[edit | edit source]
All-day educational seminars are offered three times each year (Spring, Summer, and Fall). These typically feature nationally recognized genealogical speakers. Upcoming and past seminars are listed on our website.
Interest Groups[edit | edit source]
DGS sponsors several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to provide members with an opportunity to meet and work with other genealogists in specific areas. A list of upcoming group meetings is on our calendar.
- African American Group
- Best Practices SIG
- Coppell Special Interest Group
- DNA Interest Group
- German Genealogy Group
- Jewish Group
- MacGen Reunion Group
- Family Tree Maker
- Roots Magic Group
Help the Society Can Provide[edit | edit source]
Online Archive[edit | edit source]
Society Publications
- Journals
- Quarterlies (1964-1994): Online
- Newsletters
Lloyd Dewitt Bockstruck Papers
- Topical bibliographies from a noted genealogist and genealogical librarian
- Access: Online
Dallas County Cemeteries
- Searchable database for many Dallas county cemeteries
- Access: Database Online
Dallas County Probate Records (1846-1900)
- Database Online
Dallas County Marriage Records (August 1895-November 1896)
- Database Online
Help Desk[edit | edit source]
- Society members staff a help desk in the Genealogy Section of the library.
Indexes for (County/town/state name)[edit | edit source]
- (Name of index (if online add link to name of index)) - How to access: (if not online, order info. If it is online, remove "How to access")
Local Repositories Society Members Visit[edit | edit source]
- (list of repositories your members visit to do genealogy)
Benefits to Those Who Join the Society[edit | edit source]
Cost of membership and how to join:
Unlimited Online Access to:
- (List of online databases)
Newsletter/Periodical:
Web Site[edit | edit source]
The DGS manages a web site that contains the following information:
Social Media[edit | edit source]
Facebook - Dallas Genealogical Society, Dallas, Texas, non-profit organization
Twitter - @DGStx
DGS Blog
Other Dallas Resources[edit | edit source]
Dallas County, Texas, Societies
