MISSION STATEMENT, HISTORY & FUTURE PLANS
MISSION STATEMENT
The Southern California Genealogical Society
(SCGS) exists to foster the understanding and appreciation of the collective and
individual histories, cultures and traditions of our diverse communities, and
recognition of their contributions to our dynamic society.
SCGS endeavors to preserve genealogical materials, support ethnic and special
interest groups, and to provide education and guidance with accepted and effective
research techniques, documentation, and dissemination of family histories.
HISTORY
The Southern California Genealogical Society was organized January
10, 1964. Its current offices are located at 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, California.
Through its programs, members are offered the opportunity to extend their knowledge
of genealogy through monthly meetings, webinars, on-line databases and special
interest groups. The Society business office houses a Family Research Library
with over 40,000
volumes including 6,000 family histories. Research resources also include
manuscripts, microforms, maps, periodicals and electronic data resources for use
by its members and the general public. Library holdings include materials from
every state and many countries, with emphasis on Cornwall, French-Canadian, Germany,
Hispanic, Irish, and other special collections.
The SCGS Family Research Library has received designation as a FamilySearch
Center, as an affiliate of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
The Society is a non-profit corporation and enjoys 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Donations of cash, library materials, or other contribution may qualify as charitable
contributions.
The annual Genealogy
Jamboree is recognized as one of the premier education and exhibitor
events in the United States. It is one of the largest USA genealogy conferences.
As the Society enters its sixth decade, the members of SCGS recognize the responsibility
to future genealogists and has created the Southern California 1890 Project that features early records from
Los Angeles County and environs.
The continued success of the Southern California Genealogical Society rests in the hands of the members who willingly volunteer their time, their talents, and their financial support.
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