Genealogical Society of Hispanic America - Southern
California
Meets: 1st Saturday of each calendar quarter - (Follow
us on Facebook)
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Cathy Romero or Kevin Williams at
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society building
Our Mission
The mission of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California
(GSHA-SC) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research, and
to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, historical contributions,
and traditions. The GSHA-SC is a large and active group that meets at
the SCGS Library four times a year, usually on the first Saturday in the months
of February/May/August & December, from 10 am - 2 pm when conditions permit.
Meetings feature speakers and/or workshops, a break for a no host lunch, and opportunities
to network and research after lunch. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Guests are always welcome and invited to join the group.
Our Resources
The Southern California Chapter has a reference library of Hispanic genealogical
records, maps, Hispanic family histories, and history books available at the
SCGS Library. Genealogy resources focus on the areas of Arizona, California,
Colorado, Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas.
Hispanic Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of the month (except December) is designated Hispanic
Tuesday, and Hispanic family research experts are available to assist researchers
at the SCGS Library from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Genealogy Garage Workshops - at the Richard Riordan
Central Library
GSHA-SC co-hosts with the SCGS, the Genealogy
Garage workshops held from 11:00 am -1:00 pm on the third
Saturday of each month, except December, in the History and Genealogy Dept.
at the Richard Riordan Central Library, LAPL downtown Los Angeles.
Research Days - at the Richard Riordan Central Library &
West Los Angeles Family History Library
GSHA-SC co-hosts with the SCGS, the Genealogy Garage presentation
held from 11:00 am -1:00 pm on the third Saturday of each month, except December,
in the History and Genealogy Dept. These presentations are currently held online
on LAPL Facebook.
For more information contact: gshasocal@gmail.com
Check out the GSHA-SC Facebook Page for announcements.
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