Using Online Historical Black Newspapers for Genealogical Research

Saturday, February 25, 2012
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, CA 94612

Many historical black and abolitionist newspapers are available online, with more being added. Most are on subscription sites, and some are free. This class will give an overview of the role of black
newspapers, tell what is online and where to find it. Instructor Janice Sellers will suggest access strategies and show sample search results.

Register online.

The class is limited to thirty participants and is a free benefit of membership. Non-members fee is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards membership on the day of the workshop.

Preregistration is required. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Registration confirmations will be sent to the first thirty registrants. Additional names will be collected and placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Janice M. Sellers is a professional genealogist specializing in newspaper and Jewish research. She is the editor of two genealogy journals and is publicity director for the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. Janice is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, California Genealogical Society, California State Genealogical Alliance, and Gesher Galicia. She has been on the staff of the Oakland California Family History Center for eleven years.


Copyright © 2012 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Wordless Wednesday

 Book Repair Committee Luncheon
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

 Bill O'Neil, Lorna Wallace, Marianne Frey, Judy Bodycote and Dick Rees

Photographs courtesy of Lorna Wallace and Dick Rees, 12/13/11, Oakland, California.

Copyright © 2012 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Ancestral Homelands: A Spotlight Series for Beginners

The California Genealogical Society and the Oakland California Family History Center have collaborated on a new series of classes designed to help you find where your immigrant ancestor came from and to teach you the kinds of resources available for that part of the world. Each month will focus on a different country or region.

Classes will be held monthly on the fourth Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Oakland California Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland. The fee is $10 per class.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Beginning Research in Sweden with Wade Olofson
–An introduction to Swedish genealogical research and online resources and materials at the Oakland California Family History Center, including Swedish death records through 2009, Swedish census 1880 - 1900, vital and church records. Register online.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012: Beginning Research in England with Jeremy Frankel –An introduction to British genealogical research and online resources and materials at the Oakland California Family History Center, including resources for English/Welsh vital records through the twentieth century, census records for 1841-1911, church and probate records. Register online.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012: Beginning Research in Norway with Gloria Hanson.
–An introduction to Norwegian genealogical research and online resources and materials at the Oakland California Family History Center, including naming practices, censuses, church records (births, marriages, deaths, immigration) and information on Norwegian settlements in the U.S. Register online.

Coming Tuesday, April 24, 2012: Beginning Research in Louisiana.

Coming Tuesday, May 22, 2012:  Beginning Research in Germany.



Copyright © 2012 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

Announcing the 12th Annual Salt Lake City Research Tour April 22-29, 2012

Join CGS for a week of intensive research and lots of fun!

Past-president Jane Lindsey is leading the twelfth annual California Genealogical Society Salt Lake City Tour to the Family History Library from Sunday to Sunday, April 22—29, 2012. Research Director Nancy Peterson returns to help lead this very popular trip.

Nancy Peterson and Betty Walker at the Family History Library in 2011.

Accommodations will be at the Shilo Inn, located three blocks from the Family History Library. The Shilo provides free high-speed internet access in every room.

The trip cost is $750 (airfare not included.) A deposit of $200 holds one space.

The Tour Package includes:

• Hotel room – 7 nights, double occupancy
• Shuttle service to and from airport
• Three group dinners (Sun., Wed., and Sat.)
• Daily continental breakfast
• Orientation and lectures
• Computer assistance using the online catalog at FamilySearch.org and other websites
• Optional consultation prior to the trip

Download the tour flier for restrictions and full information.

Register online and reserve your space now!


Copyright © 2011 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

eNews January 2012, volume 6 number 1

The January 2012 eNews, volume 6, number 1,  has been published and emailed to members and friends. As always, the eNews features timely information about the California Genealogical Society and our upcoming events. Each edition also includes Suggested Links From the Blogosphere and a photo feature: California Ancestors.

Member Grace Frontin contributed this month's photograph of her great-grandfather, Patrick J. White, and his family, of San Francisco.

[Left to right] Patrick Joseph White, with James, on his lap; [standing] William V. (my grandfather),
Mary, Harry; Mary Jane Kelly White, with David Augustus on her lap;
[seated in front] Joseph and Grace; [center] fraternal twins, John and Katharine.

The infant seated at right on the lap of Mary Jane (Kelly) White was the future police chief of San Francisco, David Augustus White, who died in 1920 while in office.

Past issues of the eNews are available at the eNews archive.

The February 2012 issue will be emailed on January 31, 2012. To receive a copy, please join our mailing list.

Photograph courtesy of Grace Frontin.

Copyright © 2012 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library