SAVE THE DATE!
The California Genealogical Society (CGS) and Library has announced that the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS) will be coming to the Bay Area on Saturday, October 27, 2012.
We will post details here when they become available or you can check the CGS website
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Showing posts with label California Genealogical Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California Genealogical Society. Show all posts
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Announcement - Research Trip to the NEGHS
Our friends at the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California have just announced their sponsored research trip to Boston to the New England Genealogical and Historical Society.Whether you have ancestors who lived in New England or beyond, the NEGHS is a premier repository with historic collections waiting for you to use. The research trip is September 23-30, 2012. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends, see Boston and hopefully perform a Happy Dance because of all the information you find about your ancestors.
Be sure to send us an email at rootcellarsgs@gmail.com if you go - we'd like to hear about what you found.
Happy Travels!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Photo Detective To Speak in Lafayette, California
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posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, in Bay Area
What a wonderful opportunity being offered by our friends at the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications Director
510-545-2476, kdoyle@californiaancestors.org, @CAancestors
Oakland, CA – March 29, 2012 – The Wall Street Journal called Maureen Taylor “the nation's foremost historical photo detective.” Taylor is bringing her blend of photo curation, genealogy, and history to Northern California at a special event hosted by the California Genealogical Society (CGS). Join us for A Day with the Photo Detective on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549.
Let the Photo Detective teach you how to identify the clues to solve your own photo mysteries and further your genealogy and family history research. Maureen Taylor will present four lectures:
About the Photo Detective
Maureen A. Taylor is an internationally recognized photo curator, genealogist, writer and photo identification/preservation expert. Maureen has been featured in top media outlets, including "The View," Martha Stewart Living, and "The Today Show." Maureen is the author of a number of books and magazine articles, as well as a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, gathers and preserves vital records, offers research services and online databases, and maintains a library in Oakland. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website: CaliforniaAncestors.org.
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submitted by Kathryn Doyle
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
A Day with Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective
Wed. June 6, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications Director
510-545-2476, kdoyle@californiaancestors.org, @CAancestors
Let the Photo Detective teach you how to identify the clues to solve your own photo mysteries and further your genealogy and family history research. Maureen Taylor will present four lectures:
- Hair-sterical & Mad as a Hatter: 19th Century Photos in Your Files
- Eight Basic Steps to Preserving Your Photos
- Google Images and Beyond: Adding Pictures to Your Family Collection
- Kodak Moments and Technicolor Dreams: 20th-Century Photos and Films in the Family Archive
About the Photo Detective
Maureen A. Taylor is an internationally recognized photo curator, genealogist, writer and photo identification/preservation expert. Maureen has been featured in top media outlets, including "The View," Martha Stewart Living, and "The Today Show." Maureen is the author of a number of books and magazine articles, as well as a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, gathers and preserves vital records, offers research services and online databases, and maintains a library in Oakland. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website: CaliforniaAncestors.org.
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submitted by Kathryn Doyle
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday's Tip - City Directory Heaven?
Bonus time! The Stephen Harris City Directory Library will also be open for CGS members. Dr. Stephen Harris maintains his collection of 6,000 city and telephone directories dating from the 1840s to the 1960s. CGS members can access his collection at no charge on two days each month: the second Saturday and the third Friday. Members are to check in at the CGS desk first. From there they will be directed to Steve's library. Stephen Harris can be reached at wizard848@earthlink.net or at (510) 835-4606.
Take a look at the CGS and Stephen Harris City Directory Catalog.
Jeepers! Access to Steve's city directory library makes my CGS membership even more valuable.
Details
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland CA
Tel. (510) 663-1358 FAX (510) 663-1596
Open Thursdays & Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment
- Non-members are welcome for a $5 use fee.
- The first Saturday of each month is free.
- Library has computers, a copier and a scanner for patron use.
- A wireless connection is available.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday's Tips - Things To Do
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The center of the genealogical world will move to Burbank in June as the Southern California Genealogical Society opens the doors to the 43rd Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. The popular conference will be held at the home of Jamboree, Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, from Friday through Sunday, June 8 through the 10th. Pre-events Family History Writers Conference and Tech-Trax will be held on Thursday, June 7.
We expect to welcome about 1700 attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and volunteers to the Marriott. Our attendance makes Jamboree one of the most popular genealogical events in the United States. Go to the Jamboree website to get the details on registration (both online and by mail), speakers, schedule, hotel reservations, maps and directions, local resources and sights, and those all-important FAQs. If you don't find what you're looking for, drop us a note at jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com and just ask. We want you to have the best experience possible. [Denise's Tip: make hotel reservations as early as possible as the host hotel fills up fast and go early to attend the family history writier's conference.]
Tuesdays's Tip is one of many blog themes suggested on Geneabloggers. Share your genealogically-related tip with others. Send it to rootcellarsgs@gmail.com.
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Thursday, September 15, 2011
FGS Recognizes Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society for Unique Program Idea
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) conference in Springfield, Illinois on September 7-10 inaugurated a new feature this year called "Society Showcase". For a modest fee of $25, a genealogical society could display publications and promote activities at tables arranged along the periphery of the exhibit hall.
Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society received a kind offer from Kathryn Doyle of the California Genealogical Society in Oakland to share their table. We accepted and displayed our Divorce, Coroners and Women Entrepreneurs publications; the publications list; the Preserves; Family History Day and Spring Seminar flyers, and membership brochures.
Thursday, September 8th was Society Showcase night. From 6pm to 8pm, we were at our assigned tables. (click on photo to enlarge) Attendees throughout the U.S. stopped by to chat and tell us about their California ancestors. A few did not have any ancestors in California! (gasp!) The exhibit hall was also buzzing that night because of several drawings at most exhibit booths for some pretty cool prizes. I, alas, have yet to receive a call about my winning entry.
During the evening, each society was asked to list their unique activities in several categories including member benefits, programs, and fundraising. The FGS Conference Committee reviewed all submissions and identified several "winning" ideas on the FGS Blog. Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society was recognized in the "Program" category for its Blog Instructions, FAQs, etc. Read the complete FGS Blog article.
Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society received a kind offer from Kathryn Doyle of the California Genealogical Society in Oakland to share their table. We accepted and displayed our Divorce, Coroners and Women Entrepreneurs publications; the publications list; the Preserves; Family History Day and Spring Seminar flyers, and membership brochures.
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| Pictured (l-r) Kathryn Doyle, Communications Director and Jane Hufft, Nugget Editor from California Genealogical Society and Denise Hibsch Richmond, Publicity Chairperson for Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society |
Thursday, September 8th was Society Showcase night. From 6pm to 8pm, we were at our assigned tables. (click on photo to enlarge) Attendees throughout the U.S. stopped by to chat and tell us about their California ancestors. A few did not have any ancestors in California! (gasp!) The exhibit hall was also buzzing that night because of several drawings at most exhibit booths for some pretty cool prizes. I, alas, have yet to receive a call about my winning entry.
During the evening, each society was asked to list their unique activities in several categories including member benefits, programs, and fundraising. The FGS Conference Committee reviewed all submissions and identified several "winning" ideas on the FGS Blog. Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society was recognized in the "Program" category for its Blog Instructions, FAQs, etc. Read the complete FGS Blog article.
Thank you again FGS, and Kathryn, we could not have achieved this without you!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Friday, September 2, 2011
Follow Friday
The California Genealogical Society and Library blog is well worth following. They offer excellent information, workshops and seminars. Their library is conveniently located in Oakland. They are joining with Ancestry.com to put on a seminar in San Francisco on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Go to their website for further details. Check out their blog at: http://blog.californiaancestors.org/.
Posted by Ron Setzer
Posted by Ron Setzer
Monday, August 8, 2011
Ancestry Day in San Francisco — Daylong Event Features Genealogy Experts, Lectures and Consultations
Oakland, CA – August 8, 2011 – Ancestry.com and the California Genealogical Society (CGS) are partnering to present Ancestry Day in San Francisco 2011 — Saturday, November 5, 2011, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located at 5 Embarcadero Center on the waterfront near the historic Ferry Building.
This full-day event will help you start or hone your genealogical skills. Explore the world of genealogy, listen to engaging lectures, meet with expert staff and learn about the incredible resources available at Ancestry.com and at the California Genealogical Society Library.
The day will include- More than a dozen family history lectures
- Ancestry.com experts on-hand to answer your questions
- One-on-one consultations with genealogists
- Beginner’s classes where your family and friends can learn the basics
Registration is open. The “early bird” price (through October 5, 2011) is $42 for the all-day event. To learn more about the classes and consultation offerings, visit Ancestry Day in San Francisco 2011 at http://ancestry.com/ancestryday-sanfrancisco.
About Ancestry.com
With more than five billion historical records and in excess of 20 million family trees, Ancestry.com is the world's largest genealogical database. Have you explored what Ancestry.com has to offer? Visit Ancestry.com.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, maintains a library in Oakland, gathers and preserves vital records, and offers research services and online databases. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website: CaliforniaAncestors.org.
Posted by Ron Setzer
Posted by Ron Setzer
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday's Tip - “I’m Sorry, Those Records Were Lost” – California Genealogical Society Publication Gives Researchers New Hope
Good news from our neighbor society, the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland California:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications Director 510-663-1358, kdoyle@californiaancestors.org
“I’m Sorry, Those Records Were Lost”
California Genealogical Society Publication Gives Researchers New Hope
OAKLAND, California–July 25, 2011–The California Genealogical Society (CGS) announces publication of Raking the Ashes: Genealogical Strategies for Pre-1906 San Francisco Research, second edition, a guide to circumventing the enormous record loss in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. This authoritative book by Nancy Simons Peterson, Research Director at CGS, is a must have for researching San Francisco ancestors, providing invaluable guidance on which records were lost in the 1906 earthquake and fire, which records survived, and where to find them.
Peterson alerts the reader to lesser-known sources, recently published references, and newly discovered documents. Sources are clearly identified and evaluated, while graphics, statistics, and historical background enrich the text. Not limited to San Francisco, Peterson's solutions for working around lost records and her emphasis on casting a much wider net than is customary will be especially welcomed by researchers wherever natural disasters have destroyed historical documents. First published in 2006, the second edition has been substantially updated and expanded.
ISBN 978-0-9785694-5-7
Format: Perfect-bound paperback, 242 pages
Dimensions (inches) 8.5 wide × 11.0 tall
Retail Price: $25.00
Publisher: California Genealogical Society
Additional information at: http://rakingtheashes.weebly.com
About the author:
Nancy Simons Peterson is a certified genealogist and author of numerous articles. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, and offers research services and online databases. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website, CaliforniaAncestors.org
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications Director 510-663-1358, kdoyle@californiaancestors.org
California Genealogical Society Publication Gives Researchers New Hope
OAKLAND, California–July 25, 2011–The California Genealogical Society (CGS) announces publication of Raking the Ashes: Genealogical Strategies for Pre-1906 San Francisco Research, second edition, a guide to circumventing the enormous record loss in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. This authoritative book by Nancy Simons Peterson, Research Director at CGS, is a must have for researching San Francisco ancestors, providing invaluable guidance on which records were lost in the 1906 earthquake and fire, which records survived, and where to find them.
Peterson alerts the reader to lesser-known sources, recently published references, and newly discovered documents. Sources are clearly identified and evaluated, while graphics, statistics, and historical background enrich the text. Not limited to San Francisco, Peterson's solutions for working around lost records and her emphasis on casting a much wider net than is customary will be especially welcomed by researchers wherever natural disasters have destroyed historical documents. First published in 2006, the second edition has been substantially updated and expanded.
ISBN 978-0-9785694-5-7
Format: Perfect-bound paperback, 242 pages
Dimensions (inches) 8.5 wide × 11.0 tall
Retail Price: $25.00
Publisher: California Genealogical Society
Additional information at: http://rakingtheashes.weebly.com
Nancy Simons Peterson is a certified genealogist and author of numerous articles. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University.
About CGS:
The California Genealogical Society, founded in San Francisco in 1898, maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, and offers research services and online databases. CGS disseminates information through publications, meetings, seminars, workshops and its website, CaliforniaAncestors.org
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
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