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}} The '''American-French Genealogical Society''', formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | }} The '''American-French Genealogical Society (AFGS)''', formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | ||
== Mission Statement == | == Mission Statement == | ||
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American-French Genealogical Society is now an Affiliate of Family Search of LDS for their Genealogy Collection. Microfilms and Microfiche may be rented and viewed at the AFGS Library. | American-French Genealogical Society is now an Affiliate of Family Search of LDS for their Genealogy Collection. Microfilms and Microfiche may be rented and viewed at the AFGS Library. | ||
Information on Planing a Visit to AFGS,Beginning Genealogy information,Film Room request for copies of Headstone picture, Obit Pictures, and research request copies. | Information on Planing a Visit to AFGS,Beginning Genealogy information,Film Room request for copies of Headstone picture, Obit Pictures, and research request copies. | ||
DNA Research-Genetics information, Updates mailing list of the latest information,Donation in Memory of a person,Lending Library,Canadian Drouin Resources, books and films,AFGnewS, AFGS French Canadian Hall of Fame. | DNA Research-Genetics information, Updates mailing list of the latest information,Donation in Memory of a person,Lending Library,Canadian Drouin Resources, books and films,AFGnewS, AFGS French Canadian Hall of Fame. | ||
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*Acadian Heritage Section Acadian Genealogy | *Acadian Heritage Section Acadian Genealogy | ||
*Links to Genealogy Websites | *Links to Genealogy Websites | ||
*Over 30 links to Quality Historical Videos. | *Over 30 links to Quality Historical Videos. | ||
*Please review the [http://www.afgs.org/ American-French Genealogical Society] website for the above benefits.. | *Please review the [http://www.afgs.org/ American-French Genealogical Society] website for the above benefits.. | ||
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The American-French Genealogical Society, formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | The American-French Genealogical Society, formed in February of 1978, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization devoted to people of French-Canadian extraction. Its purpose is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their, and our, lives. | ||
The Society is actively involved in extracting, collating, and publishing Franco-American vital statistics, parish registers, burial records, and other data consistent with our culture. Our progressive leadership, assembled from a cross-section of our membership, is dedicated to the continued growth of the Society and the preservation of French-Canadian culture in the United States. Long- and short-range plans include broadening the Society's horizons, increasing its capability to direct research, and facilitating its members' search for their ancestors. | The Society is actively involved in extracting, collating, and publishing Franco-American vital statistics, parish registers, burial records, and other data consistent with our culture. Our progressive leadership, assembled from a cross-section of our membership, is dedicated to the continued growth of the Society and the preservation of French-Canadian culture in the United States. Long- and short-range plans include broadening the Society's horizons, increasing its capability to direct research, and facilitating its members' search for their ancestors. | ||
== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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=== Current Projects'''<br>''' === | === Current Projects'''<br>''' === | ||
== Publications == | == Publications == | ||
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== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ;Q. What are the directions to the society? | ||
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:A. Open | :A. Open | ||
:Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. | :Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. | ||
[[Category:Societies]] | [[Category:Societies]] | ||