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Some top-notch presentations this week, including a talk by APG President Annette Burke Lyttle and a presentation by Pamela Meeds Williams on the history and culture of Alta California. Read on for details!
Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This week, Terry and Donna Colyar will discuss “Find My Past,” the British Isles record giant database. Preregistration appreciated: Click here to register.
Friday, June 23, 3:30 p.m.: Early California Settlers: A Genealogical Treasure. Paela Meeds Williams, a CGS member who is also a member of Los Californianos, talks about resources and strategies available to research early California settlers. Held in person at the CGS Library. Space limited.
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.: Tax Records: More Exciting Than You Might Think. Annette Burke Lyttle discusses how tax records can provide a rich record of our ancestors’ lives and their sometimes-changing fortunes. Online via Zoom. A recording of the talk will be available through July 24.
Don’t forget: Registration is now open for our Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Early bird pricing through June 30. Visit the event page for complete details. You can also watch the video of our virtual meetup and info session, and download a handout with more information.
Library hours: We are now open by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beginning July 1st, we will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’re staffed by volunteers, so we appreciate a notice that you’re coming. Please let us know by emailing [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before!
Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar: Google calendar
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