California Genealogical Society and Library

WHAT'S NEW
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 begin February 9, 2010. Download the flier for full schedule and information.

Library Closed – Saturday, February 13, 2010 for Presidents' Day weekend.

African-American Genealogy Program – In celebration of Black History Month, CGS presents a special program featuring panelists from the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California and two lectures by Craig Manson, Saturday, February 20, 2010. Download the registration flier.

Open Meeting Announcement - Members of all Bay Area societies are invited to full day event and open meeting of the California State Genealogical Alliance (CSGA) at the CGS Library on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Registration required. Download the information flier.

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., Gaye Lenehan. In case of rain, the tour will be held the following week (3/31/10).

Special Announcement
– The Tenth Annual CGS Salt Lake City Tour, April 21-28, 2010, has been conveniently scheduled to precede the start of the NGS Family Conference, April 28 - May 1, 2010. For full details download the tour information and registration flier

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