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Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Los Angeles Archives Bazaar

Meet SCGS at the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar!

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Nov 7, 20252 min read

children playing with sparklers fireworks

children playing with sparklers fireworks

Red Devil Days: Memories of Southern California’s Backyard Fun and Community Light Shows

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jun 30, 20257 min read

mother and daughter hug at reunion

mother and daughter hug at reunion

The Family Reunion That Almost Wasn’t

Jun 28, 20256 min read

Family and friends enjoying outdoor barbecue.

Family and friends enjoying outdoor barbecue.

Red, White, Then & Now: A Patriotic Look at Independence Day Traditions

Aimee Rose-Haynes

Jun 24, 20255 min read

The Committee of Five, John Trumbull.

The Committee of Five, John Trumbull.

Happy 249th Birthday to the U.S.A.!

Jun 24, 20253 min read

Signing the Treaty of Amity and Commerce

Signing the Treaty of Amity and Commerce

“Vouloir, c’est pouvoir”: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Kate Penney Howard

Jun 22, 20253 min read

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Southern California by Attending One of These Events

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Southern California by Attending One of These Events

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Southern California by Attending One of These Events

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jun 11, 20252 min read

SCGS's Summer Webinar Series

SCGS's Summer Webinar Series

You Have Plans: SCGS's Summer Webinar Series

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jun 1, 20253 min read

Marco Permunian, Italian citizenship lawyer and expert

Marco Permunian, Italian citizenship lawyer and expert

Italian Citizenship by Descent: What You Need to Know

Apr 4, 20253 min read

Steve Little, Mark Thompson

Steve Little, Mark Thompson

Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Genealogical Conferences and Events You Don't Want to Miss

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Mar 11, 20252 min read

SCGS hosts genealogist Sara Cochran

SCGS hosts genealogist Sara Cochran

We've Got Plans for You: SCGS's Spring Webinar Series

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Mar 7, 20253 min read

GSHA-SC hosted John P. Schmal on Feb. 1

GSHA-SC hosted John P. Schmal on Feb. 1

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal at Its February Meeting

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Feb 20, 20251 min read

Lunch & Learn Hosts Leslie Anderson on 'Bryans Brothers, U.S. Colored Troops'

Lunch & Learn Hosts Leslie Anderson on 'Bryans Brothers, U.S. Colored Troops'

Lunch & Learn Hosts Leslie Anderson on 'Bryans Brothers, U.S. Colored Troops'

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Feb 4, 20252 min read

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

GSHA-SC Hosts John P. Schmal, Who Will Discuss Searching for Indigenous California Roots

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 22, 20253 min read

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

SCGS Library in Burbank Closed Due to Wildfires; Will Reopen Jan. 18

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 14, 20252 min read

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

SCGS Sends Message of Hope and Resilience to Southern Californians Affected by January 2025 Wildfires

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 8, 20251 min read

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Here's How to Watch Season 11 of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots"

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Jan 7, 20253 min read

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

SCGS's French-Canadian Heritage Society Shares Family Recipes, Plans Ancestor Cookbook

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Dec 11, 20241 min read

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

President Louise Ratliff's Year-End Message

Dec 10, 20241 min read

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Kicking Off Member2Member with Genealogy Q&A Break-Out Sessions at December Meeting & Party

Lisa Hallett Taylor

Dec 4, 20243 min read

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