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Reyes Family Los Angeles 1890

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in Southern California.
The United States.
The world. 

Family of Isidro Reyes, grandson of Juan Francisco Reyes, ca 1880. Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection, UCLA Library Special Collections.

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Meet Our Genealogy Jam Speakers

SCGS is proud to host six genealogical experts who will present six fascinating topics under the theme Exploring Our Southwest Heritage. Hurry now to register! Members and new members pay just $30 for this event-packed one-day conference on October 12.

Genealogy Jam is Saturday, October 12 and gives you a choice of attending in-person at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank or online. The even features six presentations plus live Q&As after each webinar. Lunch is $15 for those who attend in person. There will be free 60th anniversary cake and a celebration for attendees, along with other activities.

Members
Become a Member and Get a Discount

SCGS Members pay the low price of $30 for the one-day conference


Total:                 $30

Join SCGS for $40.
Enjoy the special members-only discount
for the Genealogy Jam conference of $30


Total:               $70

Non-Members

Pay full price for the Genealogy Jam conference @  $80


Total:                 $80

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Opportunities to Learn and Participate

Upcoming Events

  • French-Canadian Research Team
    French-Canadian Research Team
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 09
    Oct 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Each Wednesday, the French-Canadian Research Team is onsite at the SCGS Library to help with your genealogical questions and research.
  • Writers Group Online
    Writers Group Online
    Sun, Oct 13
    Oct 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Meeting
    Oct 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Meeting
    Join the SCGS Writers Group for an online meeting on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. PDT.
  • Family Tree Maker
    Family Tree Maker
    Sun, Oct 13
    Oct 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    Oct 13, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    Join other Family Tree Maker users for a monthly session guided by Dick Humphrey on Suday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. PDT.
  • Hispanic Tuesdays
    Hispanic Tuesdays
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 15
    Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Visit the SCGS Library on the third Tuesday of every month for Hispanic Tuesdays, where you can get family research help from genealogist Leonard Trujillo.
  • LA Archives Bazaar
    LA Archives Bazaar
    Sat, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 3550 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 3550 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
    Meet SCGS board members and dozens of other archives at the annual LA Archives Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 19 at USC Doheny Library.
  • Nikkei Gen: Marty Wolf
    Nikkei Gen: Marty Wolf
    Sat, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    Oct 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    Join the Nikkei Genealogical Society for a Zoom workshop featuring Marty Wolf, who will discuss Koseki on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. PDT.
  • British Group: Jim McAuley
    British Group: Jim McAuley
    Sun, Oct 27
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    SCGS's British Isles Interest Group hosts Jim McAuley, who will present "From the Coal Fields of Britain to the Golden Fields of California" on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m. PDT
  • French-Canadian Potluck
    French-Canadian Potluck
    Wed, Oct 30
    Oct 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Oct 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Come to the SCGS Library on Wednesday, October 30, at noon, for the annual Fall Potluck and meeting of the French-Canadian Heritage Society of Southern California.
  • Webinar: Richard Hill
    Webinar: Richard Hill
    Sat, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Webinar
    Nov 02, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
    Webinar
    SCGS's Webinar series hosts Richard Hill, who will present "Y-Chromosome Insights & Strategies" on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m.
  • Lunch & Learn: Native American Heritage Month
    Lunch & Learn: Native American Heritage Month
    Sat, Nov 09
    Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
    Virtual Event
    Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
    Virtual Event
    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Lunch & Learn guest speakers on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. PST.
  • German Group: Two Speakers
    German Group: Two Speakers
    Sat, Nov 16
    Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    SCGS's German Interest Group welcomes speakers Fritz Juengling and Walt Sturrock for two presentations at its meeting on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. PST.
  • Roots Magic Group Meeting
    Roots Magic Group Meeting
    Sun, Nov 17
    Nov 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Virtual Meeting
    Nov 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
    Virtual Meeting
    Join the Roots Magic Users Group online meeting on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. PST for help with your favorite genealogy software program!
  • SAR Workshop
    SAR Workshop
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    SAR member Mark Cross guides you through applying for the Sons of the American Revolution membership in this workshop at the SCGS Library on Nov. 23.
  • DAR Application Workshop
    DAR Application Workshop
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Join SCGS board secretary Kathy Holland as she guides you through applying for DAR membership on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Webinar: Kate Townsend
    Webinar: Kate Townsend
    Sat, Dec 07
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
    Webinar
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
    Webinar
    The Southern California Genealogical Society's Webinar series hosts Kate Townsend, who will present "Unlocking the Keystone State" on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. PST
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