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- EIN 94-6130842
- contact@californiaancestors.org
- 510-663-1358
- 2201 Broadway Ste LL2 Oakland CA 94612 USA
- http://californiaancestors.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Organizations
Mission: The mission of the California Genealogical Society is to support and encourage research in family history. Whether you have Gold Rush ancestors or have no family connection to California, you will find extensive support for your genealogy research at the California Genealogical Society and Library (CGS). The society, founded in 1898 in San Francisco, has been located in Oakland since 1998. CGS maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, disseminates information through its publications and internet access, and teaches genealogical research methods through meetings, seminars and workshops.
Programs: Maintain and extend genealogical research library for use by the public and approximately 800 members and conduct genealogical research for member and non-member patrons
conduct educational seminars and workshops regarding genealogical and associated research techniques; available to the public and society members.
publish genealogical newsletter for membership and other genealogical societies and libraries in the u. S. And abroad