THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’sThursday EveningE-News, Edition1 March 2018 |
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For a complete GFO CALENDAR click here. Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for February 2018, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy HERE. NOTE: The Insider issues are now located under the “Learn” > “Our Publications” menu at www.gfo.org. |
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Don’t forget your Boots! |
Beginning Genealogy Boot CampLaurel Smith and Barbara Schrag Join Laurel Smith and Barbara Schrag for a day of beginning genealogy. There will be sessions about the census, vital records, immigration and naturalization, discussions about genealogy software and database use, Only a half hour will be set aside for lunch so we suggest you bring a sack lunch. Limited to the first 50 to register by sending a message to RSVP@gfo.org. A link to the class notes and a first assignment will be sent out beforehand. |
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It’s Open House Week at the GFO Our Biggest Event of the Year! |
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Click HERE for the full detailed class schedule. Click the here for a quick video.Complete printed schedules with class descriptions are also available at the library’s reception desk by the front door. OR see our online calendar HERE. Open House Lineup: Saturday March 3: Virginia Group (pensions), German Group (Recent research trip to Germany.) Please Arrive Early! Allow extra time to find parking in the area and to sign in at the door. |
NGS Conference Ticket Discount |
Help represent GFO at this year’s National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2018 Family History Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2nd – 5th. If you’re headed to the conference, we have a discount that could help reduce the cost of admission. NGS is offering two discount tickets for GFO to utilize! Contact Laurel Smith at president@gfo.org to learn more. Thanks for all you do for the GFO! |
GFO’s Diversity & Inclusivity Statement |
Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 13, 2018 The primary purposes of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc. (GFO) are to promote interest in genealogy and to preserve and provide genealogical and historical records and information. GFO strives to fulfill this mission by offering educational classes and materials, by compiling, preserving and publishing genealogical and historical records, and by providing access to abundant resources. GFO is committed to supporting every individual’s genealogical research. Insights gained through…read full text HERE. |
Hot Tips in Genealogy this Spring… |
Blake Little’s Photographs from the Gay Rodeo – High Desert Museum, Bend, ORThrough April 30th Where We All Came From – Multnomah County LibraryMarch 4th, 1 – 4pm |
Swedish National Archives Now FreeHave Swedish roots? You’ll like this news: access is free to the Swedish National Archives. Now all you need into be able to read Swedish. |
Ulster Historical Foundation Lecture Tour comes to Seattle |