Upcoming Events
Program for Wednesday,
February 8, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Here Comes the 1940 Census!
Speakers: Mike Blackledge and Nancy Greenberg
Description of Program:
Another decade has passed, and a new census will be open to the public this year. What can we expect from it? What data were collected back then? What format will it be in and where can we get access to it? Mike Blackledge and Nancy Greenberg of AGS will give us a preview of this important research resource. Don't miss it!
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Program for Wednesday,
March 14, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Using the Family History Library Catalog
Speaker: Victoria Sullivan, Genealogist
Description of Program:
All of us know about the amazing resources of the Family History Library of Salt Lake City. Did you realize that you can browse their library from your armchair? Victoria Sullivan of AGS, who volunteers at the Haines Family History Center here in Albuquerque, will share her knowledge of the Family History Library website and review its connection between the Library in Salt Lake City and the Family History Centers in cities across the country. She will show us how to use the library catalog to check out its resources or to plan a research trip.
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Program for Wednesday,
April 11, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Church Records: When the Roll Was Called Up Yonder, Were They There?
Speaker: Dr. William Litchman, UNM Professor and Professional Genealogist
Description of Program:
Knowledge of our ancestors' heritage of faith can lead us to good information through the records maintained by religious bodies. Dr. William Litchman, professional genealogist, will give us an overview of what records were kept by Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Huguenot, Quaker, and other churches. He will suggest where and how to look for these records. We have not had a program on this subject for many years, and we look forward to having Dr. Litchman speak on this topic.
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Program for Wednesday,
May 9, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Are You My Mother? Finding our Maternal Ancestors
Speaker: Nancy Greenberg, Genealogist
Description of Program:
Almost all genealogist have assorted Marys, Elizabeths, and Sarahs dangling on their family trees with no maiden names attached. How can we find their families of origin? Where do we get clues? How do we prove our hypotheses? Nancy Greenberg will share with us what she has learned in this important area of family research. This is a good program for beginning genealogists.
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Program for Wednesday,
June 13, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Lineage Societies: Are They for You?
Speaker: Meg Swanson of DAR
Description of Program:
You'd be amazed at all the specialized lineage societies you might eligible to join because who your ancestors are or what they did. What are the benefits of membership? What do these societies do? How does one become a member? Today Meg Swanson of the Daughters of the American Revolution will speak to us about the DAR and answer these questions for us. Other societies may also be represented, as well.
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Program for Wednesday,
July 11, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Community Room, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday,
August 8, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Roadrunner Food Bank Meeting Room,
5840 Office Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87109,
505-768-5141
Title: Summer Stories
Speakers: Everyone!
Description of Program:
This month we have our annual storytelling meeting. We genealogists often find ourselves surrounded by people who don't share our interest in family history. So we need to take time to listen, support, encourage, help, rejoice, or sympathize with each other. It's so much fun to hear delightful tales of the experiences of AGS members. For this meeting, we will circle up in groups small enough that everyone will have a chance to tell about their recent genealogical adventures.
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Program for Wednesday,
September 12, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Community Room, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Making the Most of Ancestry.com
Speaker: To be announced
Description of Program: Being prepared
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Program for Wednesday,
October 10, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: Willkommen: Germans to America
Speaker: To be announced
Description of Program:
Many of us have German roots on our family trees. They came in several waves over several centuries. What were the major groups and why did they come? Where can we find their records? Where did they settle? What did they contribute to the American culture? Members of the German Special Interest Group of AGS will answer these questions and share what they have been learning about their German roots.
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Program for Wednesday,
November 14, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Auditorium, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday,
December 12, 2012 (10:30 AM to Noon)
at the
Main Library Community Room, 501 Copper NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-5141
Title: "Show and Tell" at the Holiday Party
Description of Program:
Our annual holiday party is a great time of fellowship as members bring heirlooms or items of genealogical interest and tell of their history or special meaning. We encourage attendees to come in costumes of their native lands or in the clothing of an ancestor. Members are also invited to bring a holiday dish to share with the group during the party time. This is a great way to end the year.
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AGS Research Days
The Last Tuesdays of the Month Starting in . . .
January 31, 2012
February 28, 2012
March 27, 2012
April 24, 2012
May 29, 2012
June 26, 2012
July 31, 2012
August 28, 2012
September 25, 2012
October 30, 2012
November 27, 2012
(no Research Day in December) !
Special Collections Genealogy Center
2nd Floor Main Library, 501 Copper NW, Albuquerque, NM (Corner of 5th & Copper) Phone: 768-5141
10:00am -
3:30pm
Come and Go . . . No
set schedule . . .
Come early for coffee . .
. Stay late . . .
It's Your Research Day! . . .
Do it your way!
Genealogy Research with Friends Days Coordinators: Pat Eker, 345-9161, d-eker@swcp.com, Lynda Katonak, 898-5592, LLKatonak@comcast.net, Ellabell Eker, 899-8404, ellabell01@yahoo.com
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AGS Board Meetings
The AGS Board will meet at the same places as the Monthly AGS Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm following the General Meeting.
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Annual Research Trips
April 15-22, 2012 Allen County Genealogical Library Ft. Wayne, Indiana
This library is one of the best genealogical libraries in the world. It is the institution that created the PERSI index, and it has most of the publications available to researchers. Our group made a trip last year, and were thrilled with the scope of research available and the things that they were able to find on their ancestors. Many of the library's holdings are unavailable anywhere else in the world.
Here are the latest details about this research trip:
Rooms are available at the Hilton Ft. Wayne at The Grand Wayne Center, 1020 S. Calhoun Street, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46802. Single or double rate is $99.00 + 14% tax per night ($112.86). Rates are available two(2) days prior and two(2) days after event dates. Check with the hotel for additional rates. Parking is available for $7.00 per day.
Reservations: Call the hotel directly at 1-260-420-1100 or 1-800-Hiltons(445-8667). Identify yourself as being with the Albuquerque Genealogical Society - Group: "ALB". The hotel requires a credit card or deposit for the 1st night. Cancellation policy is 4:00 pm 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid one night's charge. Check-in is 3:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 noon.
The hotel is two blocks from the library. There is a Dunkin Donuts within the library building and various eating places within easy walking distance. Other than a gas station mart, there is no additional shopping within walking distance. The hotel shuttle can be booked for trips based on availability.
Reservation deadline: March 26, 2012.
Everyone is responsible for their own transportation to Ft. Wayne. There is no charge for the hotel shuttle to and from the airport. Tipping is at your discretion. If driving, there is also public parking across from the library or in the library underground at $7.00 maximum per day.
Check the Genealogy Center online at the Allen County Library Website www.acpl.lib.in.us .
Heritage Quest and PERSI are available online to search in advance through the Rio Rancho Library System with one of their library cards. There is also a PDF Research Booklet prepared for the AGS program on the Allen County Library available from Program Contact.
Program Contact: Nancy Henry . Please contact her and let her know that you plan to attend and for any other information/questions.
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October 14-21, 2012
AGS Research Trip to Salt Lake City, Utah
Family History Library of the LDS Church
This library is considered to be the best genealogical library in the world. There one has free access to the microfilm library, as well as Internet databases, books, maps and family history documents that have been collected from all over the world. There are experienced staff members available to assist researchers, as well as many classes that are open to everyone.
Here are the latest details about this research trip:
Rooms are available at the
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
122 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
1-801-521-0130
The price of the rooms: Single/Double rate is $85 + 12.6% tax per night; Triple or Quad is $92 + 12.6% tax per night. $10 per day rollaway fee. Hotel parking is available at $5 per day.
Reservations: Each person is responsible for making their own reservation. You should identify yourself as being with "The Albuquerque Genealogical Society".
Group Code: ALBU04.
Reservation Deadline: August 14, 2012.
The hotel shuttle is free between the hotel and airport.
In the past Nancy Greenburg has given an "Orientation to Salt Lake City Research" class. Arrangements for this are pending and will be announced.
Contact person for trip: Nancy Henry . Please contact her and let her know that you plan to attend and for any other information/questions.
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