We are pleased to offer a new feature at Family History Day at the California State Archives - the Archives and Libraries Panel and the Internet Resources Panel.
Archives and Libraries Panels
Learn why Archivists and Librarians are a genealogist's best friends at this panel presentation. Representatives from a variety of local archives and libraries will provide an overview of their repository, its holdings, services to genealogists, tips and tricks for using, and more. Topics such as the following will be addressed: types of holdings and collections; accessing online, in writing or in person; and finding aids. Learn that using the specific repositories represented in this session can be generally applied to repositories in your ancestral locations. There will be a question and answer period during this session.
Panelists will include Linda Johnson and Jessica Herrick, California State Archives; Kathleen Correia, California State Library; Pat Johnson, Center for Sacramento History; Gloria Gibbel, Daughters of the American Revolution; Linda Lucky, Sacramento Family History Center; and Beth Daugherty, Sacramento Public Library.
Online Resources Panels
The Internet has been a boon for conducting family history research. Is everything you need on the Internet? Is it all true? Learn the answers to these questions from panel members who have expertise with a broad spectrum of Internet resources available for genealogical research and have personally lectured on the subject. They will address such topics as databases and search engines; what’s online and what’s not; fact and fiction online; free vs fee-based websites; alternate sources for subscription websites; message boards; finding databases to search - tips and tricks for queries on search engines; and more. There will be a question and answer period during this session.
Panelists will include Lynn Brown; Joy Fisher; Melinda Kashuba; Cat Nielsen; Cath Madden Trindle; and Sheri Fenley.
Each panel will have a morning and afternoon session. Panelists are subject to change.
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Exhibitor Profile: Yolo County Archives
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| Old Hall of Records, Woodland, CA |
The Yolo County Archives facility is 2,525 square feet. It contains a public reading room, a workroom and a secure storage area containing 15 ft. metal shelving. The collection consists of more than 4,300 volumes and 1,880 boxes. The Archives is the official repository of the historical records of the county from 1850 forward. The Archives also houses private collections relating to the history of the county and we are the only historical institution in the county that accepts records created after 1950.
The official records of the County of Yolo consist of department records in ledger, deed book and oversize formats, boxed folders and files, as well as blueprints, maps, drawings, and photographs. There is also a small amount of tapes, both audio and visual, and some microfiche. Private collections include a newspaper collection, approximately 6000 photographs, negatives and slides. Ephemera, scrap books, school year books, business ledgers, and posters make up the rest of the collection. We have a small reference library as well as a collection of over 33,000 alphabetized obituaries. There is a Guide to the Archives and we are embarking on a project to catalog our holdings.
On February 18, 1850, Yolo became one of the first 27 counties of California. The Archives houses the complete records of the minutes of the governing body of the county from its very first meeting on June 6, 1850 through 2000. This very significant series of records documenting the governance of the county and its impact on the people who live here is supported by other Board of Supervisors and County Clerk series such as Articles of Agreement 1854-1867; Articles of Incorporation 1853-1979; Bills of Sale 1852-1923; Board of Equalization Records 1872-1979; Cemetery Deeds 1909-1932; Chattel & Crop Mortgages 1857-1928; Coroner’s Reports 1860-1967 [some gaps];Grand Jury Reports 1869-2008; Mining Claims 1850-1929; Powers of Attorney 1852-1934; School records; Treasurer Reports. Our court records are quite complete and all the records all start in 1850, with a few probates documenting deaths from 1849. The probates go through to the mid 1980’s and the collection is used extensively especially by genealogists.
We accept family records which usually consist of photographs, some biographical information, family bibles, and service records. Many local residents are descendants of Pioneer families like the Snowball family, whose manuscript collection documents the lives of the descendants of William Knight on the female side.
Stop by our exhibit at Family History Day and let's talk about how we can help with your family history research needs.
Yolo County Archives
226 Buckeye Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone (530) 666-8010
Fax (530) 666-8006
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone (530) 666-8010
Fax (530) 666-8006
email archives@yolocounty.org
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Make sure you have a seat and a syllabus at Family History Day! Pre-register and reserve a Class Syllabus by sending an email to fhdmailbox@gmail.com. Thank you to Joy, Charley, Judy, Linda, and Bob who sent their "I'll be there!" email.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Exhibitor Profile: Root Cellar Genealogical Library
Sammie Hudgens, Library Chairperson for Root Cellar, and library docents will be on-hand to orient and assist visitors. Sammie has devoted many years to the growth and development of the Root Cellar Library. Her efforts speak for themselves – the Library is a treasure trove for family history researchers, for Root Cellar members and visitors alike.
The Library contains over 5,000 volumes, at least one from every state in the U.S., and many countries. There are more than 150 books on California alone, including the 1890 Great Registers for the whole state. The collection recently expanded as a result of two generous donations.
Below is a sampling of the research materials available to you at the Library:
- Revolutionary War Books
- Lists of Passengers, Emigration and Immigration for Germany, Ireland, Italy and Russia
- Periodicals from over 100 genealogical societies across the United States
- Root Cellar member-submitted materials such as Surname Cards, Pedigree Charts and Pioneer Certificates
- Publications containing data that Root Cellar volunteers have extracted from local records on subjects including state militia, coroner’s office, divorces, state prison convicts, and cemeteries. These extractions are also available for sale by Root Cellar.
Root Cellar Genealogical Library
Inside the California State Archives Building
1020 “O” Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Open 9:30am – 4pm Monday - Friday
(except holidays)
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Posted by Denise H. Richmond
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Exhibitor Profile: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers
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| Slough House Pioneer Cemetery Gravesite |
The DUP is an association devoted to preserving the legacy of those pioneers who came to the State of Deseret before the railroad in May 1869. More than 60,000 pioneers traveled in more than 300 companies to find their place in the west. The objective of DUP is to perpetuate the names and achievements of those men, women and children by preserving old landmarks, marking historical places and collecting artifacts and histories. The headquarters for ISDUP is located at the Pioneer Memorial Museum, 300 North Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The website address is www.dupinternational.org.
The State of Deseret covered much more than the present-day state of Utah and, in fact, covered much of southern California. Some of these Mormon pioneers first settled in California before relocating to Utah. Locally, the Slough House Pioneer Cemetery is the burial spot for many of the Sacramento pioneers with tombstones dating from the 1850‘s. It is owned by the ISDUP and maintained by the many companies and camps in the Sacramento area.
Members meet monthly in camps to learn more about and share pioneer histories and artifacts. Camps and Companies are organized in geographical areas.
Visit our exhibit at Family History Day to see pictures and newspaper articles about the Slough House Cemetery and other local DUP historical markers. We plan to have internet access available for visitors to search the indexes listed below. (The actual photos and histories are not available for viewing online, only the indexes.) We will also have a book display of other DUP publications that can be purchased online.
- Photo index - The photo department houses, maintains and preserves a collection of over 25,000 images of pioneers, their homes, communities, organizations and artifacts. Copies of photo prints or CD images can be ordered and purchased online.
- History Card Index - The history department presently has over 100,000 pioneer histories on file of pioneers who came to the geographic area covered by the Utah Territory/ State of Deseret. It also includes those who died crossing the plains and those born in the Utah Territory before May 10, 1869 and some locality histories.
- Pioneer Pathways Index - Volumes 1 through 11 consolidated index - Each year DUP sponsors the publication of historical material which has been used as lesson material in the camps. At the present time, there have been 5 multi-volume sets of books published. Pioneer Pathways is the latest of them.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Speaker Profiles: Gwen Myers and Cat Nielsen
It's a pleasure to welcome Gwen Myers and Cat Nielsen as speakers at Family History Day at the California State Archives.
Gwen Strong-Myers was born, raised, married and raised her family in the South Bay area of California. She is a second generation Californian – her father’s family arrived in 1890. She received her BS in Nursing at UCLA.
Gwen's interest in genealogy, unbeknownst to her at the time, began when an aunt asked her six other Swanson siblings to write a short history of each of their families. Her aunt wrote about the early days living in Aurora/Homestead, WI before the family moved to Kingsburg, CA.
After moving to Roseville in 1999, Gwen started attending the Sun City Roseville Genealogy meetings and became fascinated with her and her husband’s family histories. She became the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley representative for the group and participated in the organization of the 2004 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference held in Sacramento. She has since joined the Roseville Genealogical Society. Gwen is now the president of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley where she also represents the Sun City Roseville group and the Roseville Genealogical Society.
Cat Nielsen's interest in genealogy began in 1970 when she met a branch of her Danish family that was not supposed to exist. Cat has a BA in Geology, an MBA in Marketing and Science and Technology Management, and a Project Management Professional certification. She took advantage of her extensive business travel throughout the U.S. and Europe to continue her genealogy and family history research. Cat is past president of the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society and a member of NGS, California Genealogical Society, several other local societies and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is currently webmaster for the California State Genealogical Alliance website and blog.
Gwen Myers and Cat Nielsen will be co-presenting Genealogy Research is As Close as Your Local Genealogy Society. This presentation will introduce the attendee to the many resources found at local genealogy societies throughout the state and nation. The benefits of belonging to a local society are numerous and will be discussed. Societies located in the Sacramento and Northern California area will be explored.
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posted by Denise H. Richmond
Gwen Strong-Myers was born, raised, married and raised her family in the South Bay area of California. She is a second generation Californian – her father’s family arrived in 1890. She received her BS in Nursing at UCLA.
Gwen's interest in genealogy, unbeknownst to her at the time, began when an aunt asked her six other Swanson siblings to write a short history of each of their families. Her aunt wrote about the early days living in Aurora/Homestead, WI before the family moved to Kingsburg, CA.
After moving to Roseville in 1999, Gwen started attending the Sun City Roseville Genealogy meetings and became fascinated with her and her husband’s family histories. She became the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley representative for the group and participated in the organization of the 2004 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference held in Sacramento. She has since joined the Roseville Genealogical Society. Gwen is now the president of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley where she also represents the Sun City Roseville group and the Roseville Genealogical Society.
Cat Nielsen's interest in genealogy began in 1970 when she met a branch of her Danish family that was not supposed to exist. Cat has a BA in Geology, an MBA in Marketing and Science and Technology Management, and a Project Management Professional certification. She took advantage of her extensive business travel throughout the U.S. and Europe to continue her genealogy and family history research. Cat is past president of the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society and a member of NGS, California Genealogical Society, several other local societies and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is currently webmaster for the California State Genealogical Alliance website and blog.
Gwen Myers and Cat Nielsen will be co-presenting Genealogy Research is As Close as Your Local Genealogy Society. This presentation will introduce the attendee to the many resources found at local genealogy societies throughout the state and nation. The benefits of belonging to a local society are numerous and will be discussed. Societies located in the Sacramento and Northern California area will be explored.
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posted by Denise H. Richmond
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Exhibitor Profile: Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
Formed in the fall of 1988, the Council is comprised of individuals and organizations working together to exchange information, coordinate calendar events, avoid duplication of group projects, and encourage the preservation and accessibility of records of genealogical and historical value.
Membership is open to organizations and individuals interested in promoting genealogy and history research and knowledge. Annual dues are $25 for organizations and $15 for individuals, payable in January. Contact Gwen Myers for further information.
As a service to the genealogical and historical organizations in the northern California area, the Council compiles a list of speakers willing to speak to the organizations. The cost for a copy is $8.00 for non-Council societies and $5.00 for Council members. They will be available at the Council exhibit table at Family History Day. In addition, a local research sources brochure is published.
Council Officers 2012
President – Gwen Myers
Vice President – Barbara Leak
Secretary – Linda Lucky
Treasurer – Sandra Benward
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Society of California Archivists, Exhibitor at Family History Day
Formed in 1971, SCA is a professional association devoted to the support and development of individuals and institutions that collect, care for, and provide access to the documentary heritage of California.
The Society's membership includes archivists, manuscript curators, records managers, conservators, historians, librarians, genealogists, museum curators, students, and volunteers. Members are affiliated with colleges and universities; federal, state and local government archives and records centers; historical societies; museums; libraries; corporations; educational, religious, and medical institutions; and private collections.
Visit the exhibit to see the “Preserving Your History” Brochure Series. Learn all about doing oral histories or neighborhood histories, and preserving family papers and photographs. “Preserving Your History” guides are available in English, Spanish and Chinese. Text-only PDF versions are available on our website, or you can order multiple copies by mail.
Throughout the year, the SCA Education Committee coordinates workshops on a wide variety of topics intended for the professional development of archivists; the workshops are located throughout the state. Information about past workshop topics is available on our website.
In addition to workshops, SCA co-sponsors the Western Archives Institute, an intensive, two-week program that provides integrated instruction in basic archival practices to individuals with a variety of goals, including those with jobs which require a fundamental understanding of archival skills, but have little or no previous archives education; and those who have expanding responsibility for archival materials; are practicing archivists but have not received formal instruction; and those who demonstrate a commitment to an archival career.
The Institute also features site visits to historical records repositories and a diverse curriculum that includes history and development of the profession, theory and terminology, records management, appraisal, arrangement, description, manuscripts acquisition, archives and the law, photographs, preservation administration, reference and access, outreach programs, and managing archival programs and institutions.
The 27th Western Archives Institute will be held in the summer of 2013 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Admission to the program is by application only and enrollment is limited. Please contact the Western Archives Institute Administrator for more information.
Visit our Website
Mailing Address:
Society of California Archivists
c/o California State Archives
1020 “O” Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento German Genealogy Society, Exhibitor at Family History Day
Benefits: SGGS holds week-day monthly lectures featuring local and out-of-town German genealogy experts. At those meetings attendees can purchase German genealogy research books, maps and tools. Attendees can also browse member pedigree charts, use the books in the SGGS library, discuss research problems with volunteers at the help desk and engage in a question/answer discussion with local experts or the featured speaker.
SGGS also runs a monthly workshop, weekly mentor sessions, an annual seminar and occasional special events. The monthly workshop is a small-group meeting where you can discuss your research problems with the experts leading the meeting and the other attendees. The mentor sessions occur every Thursday afternoon at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center where volunteer mentors will provide personal assistance in the use of that research facility.
The annual seminar is an all-day Saturday event with lectures from one or two out-of-the-area speakers. SGGS occasionally hosts special events such as its 25th anniversary which featured local German folk dancers and singers. The monthly meetings are free and open to the public. The annual seminar and special events are fee-based.
In addition to meetings, SGGS also provides a number of services such as an informational website, a list of approved German translators (fee), surname queries and customized handshake packets. SGGS volunteers create useful publications that are subsequently sold to meeting attendees. These include a reference catalog to the German resources available at the Sacramento Regional Family History Center and a comprehensive index for all of the Der Blumenbaum journals (since 1984).
Program 2012-13: You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings. Guests are always welcome. Check out our Website for the 2012-13 programs and our Der Bote (monthly newsletter). We will also have the schedule at the SGGS exhibitor table.
Seminar 2013: Our annual Spring conference will feature Roger P Minert, A.G., Ph. D. as our main presenter. A brochure/registration form is available at the SGGS exhibitor table at Family History Day and after the conference see our website.
Membership: The membership year is 1 July – 30 June. Dues: Domestic: Individual $30; Couple $35. Foreign: Individual $35; Couple $40.
Contact:
Mail: P.O. Box 660061, Sacramento, CA 95866-0061
Memberships: 210 San Carlos Way, Novato, California 94945-1628
Website: http://www.sacgergensoc.org/
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