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WHAT'S NEW

Genealogy Comes to Primetime – Meet the seven celebrities who will trace their ancestry this season on the blog.

Blog Award – The California Genealogical Society and Library is honored that our blog was named one of the "Family Tree 40" by Family Tree Magazine.

Want to know what microfilms and microfiche are available at the library? Check out our lists of microfilms and microfiche newly posted in the library holdings.

"Pardon our dust" while we move to our new address at CaliforniaAncestors.org. Read "Our New Look" and leave a comment to let us know what you think!

The California Nugget – Issue 2 of the CGS magazine has been mailed to members. Published twice a year, it is a benefit of membership. Learn more and view the table of contents at the CGS Blog.

Tip of the Iceberg Poster - Tip of the Iceberg Poster – Support CGS and help spread this important message. Buy three, get one free! Full ordering information at the CGSL Blog.

   
The CGS manuscript collection, stretching 90 linear feet on the shelves, consists of loose papers, research and family histories donated to the CGS library over its 100-plus year history. The searchable file can be viewed on the Databases tab.
 

California Names Index includes pre-1905 deaths in San Francisco (83,233 new names)! Search for your surnames to see if we have records for your ancestor.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Free Beginners Genealogy Class - First Saturday of Every Month, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Learn more...

Intermediate Genealogy Series Returns – Classes continue through March 30, 2010. Download the flier for full schedule and information.

 

March Membership Meeting – Saturday,, March 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m., The Successful Research Trip: Lessons Learned on the Road with Mary Mettler.

Tech Saturday Workshop – Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 a.m., Digital Photography: A Tool For Your Genealogical Research with Mary Beth Frederick. Reservations required.

 

Walking Tour of Mountain View Cemetery – Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m., Member Gaye Lenehan will lead an exploration of an Oakland gem. Learn more on the blog.

Ethnic Genealogy Series: Chinese Ancestry – A workshop in two sessions: Saturday, April 17, 2010, and Saturday, May 8. Full schedule on the blog or download the information flier.