Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library Discussions - Genealogy Wise2024-03-29T05:52:28Zhttp://www.genealogywise.com/group/southerncaliforniagenealogicalsociety/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noGreat New Exhibitors at Jamboreetag:www.genealogywise.com,2010-01-10:3463583:Topic:2185552010-01-10T00:17:48.045ZLeo Myershttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/LeoMyers
We will have over 50 Exhibitors at Jamboree this year and some that will be there for the first time. All the way from Toronto, Canada, we have Moorshead Publishing Company. They publish those great magazines: Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, Discovering Family History, and History Magazine. The Bureau of Land Management will also be staffing a booth for the first time. Geneartogy will be bringing their unique style of charting your family tree into Family Art.<br />
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Returning this year will be…
We will have over 50 Exhibitors at Jamboree this year and some that will be there for the first time. All the way from Toronto, Canada, we have Moorshead Publishing Company. They publish those great magazines: Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, Discovering Family History, and History Magazine. The Bureau of Land Management will also be staffing a booth for the first time. Geneartogy will be bringing their unique style of charting your family tree into Family Art.<br />
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Returning this year will be Arphax Publishing Company, makers of those great land map books and Los Californianos.<br />
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Some of your favorites from past years will also be there. Ancestry.com, Family Roots Publishing, Roots Magic, Legacy Family Tree, Creative Continuum, Light Impressions, FamilyTreeDNA, and New England Historic Genealogical Society, just to name a few. Check out our web site for a complete list. Come to Jamboree!tag:www.genealogywise.com,2010-01-09:3463583:Topic:2185342010-01-09T23:48:09.928ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
Registration is now open for the 41st Annual Genealogy Jamboree, sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society. This popular event will be held June 11-13, 2010, in Burbank, California.<br />
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This year's Jamboree focuses on North American records, and speakers will cover topics from across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Over 50 speakers will lead more than 130 class sessions, networking opportunities and special events.<br />
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Speakers from Ancestry.com will be on hand to welcome you to their…
Registration is now open for the 41st Annual Genealogy Jamboree, sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society. This popular event will be held June 11-13, 2010, in Burbank, California.<br />
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This year's Jamboree focuses on North American records, and speakers will cover topics from across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Over 50 speakers will lead more than 130 class sessions, networking opportunities and special events.<br />
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Speakers from Ancestry.com will be on hand to welcome you to their large booth on the exhibit floor and will be conducting six classes during the Jamboree weekend. Ancestry will bring a number of high-speed scanners and providing free scanning services during the event. We are grateful for Ancestry's sponsorship and continuing support of the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree.<br />
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Visit the <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com" target="_blank">SCGS website at www.scgsgenealogy.com</a> for more details and register today! December at the Southern California Genealogical Societytag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-12-07:3463583:Topic:2111882009-12-07T00:51:45.424ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
In this issue:<br />
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1. Annual Meeting and Election of Directors<br />
2. Jamboree Kick-off<br />
3. Library Schedule for the Holidays<br />
4. December Activities<br />
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ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS<br />
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We are quickly approaching a very important date for the Society – the SCGS Annual Meeting, which will be held on Saturday, December 12. All members are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting of the Society.<br />
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At the Annual Meeting:<br />
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1. Election of Board members will be announced. Have you cast your…
In this issue:<br />
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1. Annual Meeting and Election of Directors<br />
2. Jamboree Kick-off<br />
3. Library Schedule for the Holidays<br />
4. December Activities<br />
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ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS<br />
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We are quickly approaching a very important date for the Society – the SCGS Annual Meeting, which will be held on Saturday, December 12. All members are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting of the Society.<br />
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At the Annual Meeting:<br />
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1. Election of Board members will be announced. Have you cast your ballot yet? If not, you have until Wednesday, December 9 to do so. Mail your ballot or drop it off at the SCGS Library<br />
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2. Society leaders will look back at the successes of 2009 and look forward to the goals set for 2010.<br />
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3. Jamboree plans will be announced.<br />
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4. The annual Silent Auction will be held. It’s not too late to donate your items – just bring them to the Library by Thursday, December 10. Be sure to mark the items with the estimated value so that Jim and Pat Fryman can have a great sale. When you’re shopping, remember this is a fundraising activity for SCGS and open your pocketbooks.<br />
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5. We’ll give away a full registration to Jamboree.<br />
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6. Think about bringing a gift for the Society. How about bringing a ream or two of copy paper, office supplies, cleaning supplies, paper towels, etc.<br />
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7. Oh, and one more thing. We’ll have our usual FABULOUS potluck meal.<br />
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We open the food lines at 11:30 a.m. and begin the business meeting at 12:45 p.m. Come early to shop at the silent auction and to socialize with the other SCGS members.<br />
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The Library will be closed for research on Saturday, December 12 and there will be no Lunch & Learn session on that day.<br />
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JAMBOREE KICK-OFF<br />
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Come to the Annual Meeting to get the details for this year’s Jamboree. If you can’t make it, you can find the registration form in the January issue of The Searcher. Here are some appetizers:<br />
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June 11-13, 2010<br />
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California<br />
Over 50 speakers<br />
Over 130 lecture sessions<br />
Over 60 exhibitors<br />
Hands-on computer mini-courses throughout the weekend<br />
300 more seats added for lectures<br />
Free Friday Forenoon events and classes<br />
Online registration opens January 1, 2010<br />
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LIBRARY SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS<br />
Customary hours will be followed through December 23<br />
December 24 through December 28 – closed for Christmas<br />
December 29 and 30 – open<br />
December 31 through January 2 – closed for New Year’s<br />
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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES<br />
December 8<br />
Writers Group (SCGS members only)<br />
12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.<br />
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December 14<br />
Legacy Users Group<br />
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.<br />
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December 15<br />
Hispanic Tuesday<br />
12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m.<br />
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December 20<br />
Writers Group (SCGS members only)<br />
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.<br />
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December 20<br />
RootsMagic User Group<br />
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />
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French-Canadian Research Team – Wednesdays<br />
German Research Team - Thursdays<br />
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish you a wonderful holiday and a prosperous, ancestor-filled 2010.<br />
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See you at the Annual Meeting!<br />
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All activities held at the<br />
Southern California Genealogical Society<br />
417 Irving Drive<br />
Burbank, California 91504-2408<br />
phone: 818-843-7247<br />
email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com<br />
web: <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com">www.scgsgenealogy.com</a> Special Prices on DNA Testing through Family Tree DNAtag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-11-03:3463583:Topic:2038852009-11-03T23:13:18.674ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
Those of you who have attended Jamboree are undoubtedly familiar with Family Tree DNA. Bennett Greenspan and his staff have been involved with Jamboree for several years, and they'll be back with us in 2010.<br />
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I just received the following notice regarding special pricing on FTDA tests through the end of the year. Feel free to pass it along.<br />
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Last year, my brother and I decided to not exchange gifts. I bought a DNA testing kit, gave it to him, and asked for just a little of his spit. I didn't…
Those of you who have attended Jamboree are undoubtedly familiar with Family Tree DNA. Bennett Greenspan and his staff have been involved with Jamboree for several years, and they'll be back with us in 2010.<br />
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I just received the following notice regarding special pricing on FTDA tests through the end of the year. Feel free to pass it along.<br />
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Last year, my brother and I decided to not exchange gifts. I bought a DNA testing kit, gave it to him, and asked for just a little of his spit. I didn't know if he'd go along with it, but he got quite the chuckle and agreed to be tested.<br />
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To get the special pricing, click on the FamilyTreeDNA icon on the main page of the SCGS website at <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com">www.scgsgenealogy.com</a>. (Look toward the bottom right.)<br />
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Here's the message from Family Tree DNA:<br />
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2009 is coming to a close and we're finishing it off with an end-of-the-year promotion!<br />
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Our Holiday Season promotion will bring back the discount that we offered this summer for the Y-DNA37.<br />
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Y-DNA37 – promotional price $119 (reg. price $149)<br />
Y-DNA67 – promotional price $209 (reg. price $239)<br />
mtDNAPlus – promotional price $139 (reg. price $149)<br />
SuperDNA – promotional price $488 (reg. price $665)<br />
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Orders for the above tests need to be placed and paid for by December 31, 2009 to receive the sale price.<br />
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IMPORTANT: since this promotion will run through the months of November and December, we encourage you to spread the word starting now, as the natural tendency is for people to order at the last minute, and we will not extend it beyond 12/31/2009.<br />
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In addition here are the newly released permanent prices for the Full Mitochondria Sequence:<br />
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New kit (mtDNA Full Sequence) … $279<br />
Upgrade from HVR1 … $229<br />
Upgrade from HVR2 … $209<br />
mtDNA Full Sequence after testing Y-DNA … $249<br />
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Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your contribution to the sustained growth of the Family Tree DNA matching database, the best genealogical matching tool of its kind.<br />
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Bennett Greenspan<br />
President<br />
Family Tree DNA Looking for Lost Aunt last address San Franciscotag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-10-19:3463583:Topic:1979402009-10-19T22:36:20.973ZKathryn Brannigan Walizerhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KathrynBranniganwalizer
Trying to track down information on family of G-Aunt Bridget Rowan last Address was 499 28th St, SanFrancisco<br />
I have a letter from her dated May 13 1939 she stated her son or perhaps grandson Eddie was injured building the Golden Gate Bridge. I can not find any more information on her I thought perhaps there might be an Obituary somewhere that would list her family<br />
Would appreciate any help or steering to right organization. Kathyn Brannigan Walizer
Trying to track down information on family of G-Aunt Bridget Rowan last Address was 499 28th St, SanFrancisco<br />
I have a letter from her dated May 13 1939 she stated her son or perhaps grandson Eddie was injured building the Golden Gate Bridge. I can not find any more information on her I thought perhaps there might be an Obituary somewhere that would list her family<br />
Would appreciate any help or steering to right organization. Kathyn Brannigan Walizer Make a Deposit in the Genealogy Karma Banktag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-21:3463583:Topic:848542009-07-21T22:46:16.596ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
What's the Genealogy Karma Bank? Some genealogists believe that by doing kindnesses for others, "what goes around comes around" and you'll strike some genealogy gold of your own.<br />
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Now, I don't know whether that's true or not. But I'm of a mind that (A) I owe much to the genealogists who came before us, who compiled hundreds of thousands of index pages and transcriptions and (B) I can replay that debt by transcribing and posting information for those who follow me down this family history…
What's the Genealogy Karma Bank? Some genealogists believe that by doing kindnesses for others, "what goes around comes around" and you'll strike some genealogy gold of your own.<br />
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Now, I don't know whether that's true or not. But I'm of a mind that (A) I owe much to the genealogists who came before us, who compiled hundreds of thousands of index pages and transcriptions and (B) I can replay that debt by transcribing and posting information for those who follow me down this family history path.<br />
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Would you like to make a deposit in the Genealogy Karma Bank by helping transcribe the 1886 Encampment Directory for the California and Arizona Grand Army of the Republic? These entries cover the states of California and Arizona during the key period of growth in California. The listing precedes the San Francisco earthquake and fire by 10 years and it may be used as a substitute for the 1890 census.<br />
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The names included in this directory represent Civil War Union soldiers from units around the United States. Transplants from the eastern and midwestern states were coming to California for the economic promise, for the weather, and for their health.<br />
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I am attaching a representative page from the directory so you can see what you would be transcribing. I have been entering the information into an Excel spreadsheet and I will provide you with the template. I have been increasing the size of the PDF to 150% of original size and transcribing directly from the screen. You may have better luck printing the file. Whatever works best for you is fine.<br />
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The data will be made available FREE of charge on the SCGS website at <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com">www.scgsgenealogy.com</a>.<br />
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If you are interested in helping with this project, please replay to this discussion item and I'll get in touch to get you the files.<br />
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Thank you in advance for your assistance and interest in our project.<br />
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GAR0089.pdf - DONE by Teri Hutson<br />
GAR0090.pdf - DONE by Teri Hutson<br />
GAR0091.pdf - DONE by Amy Coffin<br />
GAR0092.pdf - Claimed by Sally Pavia<br />
GAR0093.pdf - Claimed by Teri Hutson<br />
GAR0093.pdf - unclaimed<br />
GAR0094.pdf - unclaimed<br />
GAR0094.pdf - unclaimed SCGS Items on CafePresstag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-18:3463583:Topic:702582009-07-18T14:56:18.030ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
Have you visited our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy">SCGS Store on CafePress</a>? You'll find t-shirts, polo shirts, BBQ aprons, holiday ornaments, all sorts of things with several different logo choices. The SCGS store is the place to go for Jamboree, ISOGG, French-Canadian, 1890 and SCGS logo items. Income goes to support the Society's many activities.<br />
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You'll also find the "It's All About You" section of the store, where you can order an item made specifically for you. If…
Have you visited our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy">SCGS Store on CafePress</a>? You'll find t-shirts, polo shirts, BBQ aprons, holiday ornaments, all sorts of things with several different logo choices. The SCGS store is the place to go for Jamboree, ISOGG, French-Canadian, 1890 and SCGS logo items. Income goes to support the Society's many activities.<br />
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You'll also find the "It's All About You" section of the store, where you can order an item made specifically for you. If you were at Jamboree, you saw the SCGS Tree Shirts, which listed each person's surnames on the back of the SCGS polo shirt. You can order a tote bag, coasters, calendar, etc. Here's what my shirt looks like:<br />
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<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://images8.cafepress.com/product/389880068v4_240x240_Back_Color-White.jpg"/></p>
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If you are interested in purchasing an item with your surnames, send an email to phinkel@pacbell.net and put CafePress in the subject line. List the surnames you want printed on the back, one name per line in the email, and make sure they are in the order you want them to appear on the shirt. Double-check your spelling, too. Limit the surnames to less than 20 otherwise it looks too crowded. I'll get back to you with a design and further instructions.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy">SCGS Store on CafePress</a> Your Feedback, Please on a new Ad for SCGStag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-18:3463583:Topic:692072009-07-18T06:01:59.588ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
I'd like to get your feedback on an ad that I've been working on. We're trying to find a way to let people know that even though our name is the <b>Southern California</b> Genealogical Society, we can be a valuable resource to genealogists who are researching in the US, Canada, and Europe. Please let me know what you think.<br />
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I'd like to get your feedback on an ad that I've been working on. We're trying to find a way to let people know that even though our name is the <b>Southern California</b> Genealogical Society, we can be a valuable resource to genealogists who are researching in the US, Canada, and Europe. Please let me know what you think.<br />
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(c) Southern California Genealogical Society 2009 Southern California Genealogy Jamboreetag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-17:3463583:Topic:660402009-07-17T16:14:30.294ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
We have created a separate group for the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Please considering joining the group <a href="http://www.genealogywise.com/group/GenealogyJamboree">here</a> to stay updated on all of the planning and announcements for the 2010 Jamboree, which will be held June 11-13 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank (new name, same hotel) in Burbank, California.<br />
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We have created a separate group for the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Please considering joining the group <a href="http://www.genealogywise.com/group/GenealogyJamboree">here</a> to stay updated on all of the planning and announcements for the 2010 Jamboree, which will be held June 11-13 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank (new name, same hotel) in Burbank, California.<br />
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#scgs10 GENEii Family History Writers Contesttag:www.genealogywise.com,2009-07-16:3463583:Topic:600022009-07-16T16:38:13.563ZPaula Hinkelhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PaulaHinkel
The Southern California Genealogical Society sponsors one of the very few writing contests designed specifically for family historians. The GENEii Family History Writers Contest, now in its tenth year, offers cash prizes in two categories. The deadline for submissions for the 2009 contest is December 31, 2009.<br />
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All of the details and contest rules can be found on the <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/2009contest-cat.htm">SCGS Website.</a> You can read examples of some of the entries…
The Southern California Genealogical Society sponsors one of the very few writing contests designed specifically for family historians. The GENEii Family History Writers Contest, now in its tenth year, offers cash prizes in two categories. The deadline for submissions for the 2009 contest is December 31, 2009.<br />
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All of the details and contest rules can be found on the <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/2009contest-cat.htm">SCGS Website.</a> You can read examples of some of the entries <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/2007Geni-Winners.htm">here.</a><br />
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In November, 2005, Heritage Books, Inc. published an anthology of some of the most memorable entries to our contest in the contest’s first five years. The anthology is called Celebrating Family History, and is available for $25 plus shipping and handling through the SCGS <a href="http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_42&products_id=144">website.</a><br />
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The GENEii information brochure is attached and available for download.