1185 Concord St. N. Suite 218
South St. Paul, MN 55075-1187
(651) 455-9057
mngs.org
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Minnesota Genealogical Society
1185 Concord St. N. Suite 218 South St. Paul, MN 55075-1187 (651) 455-9057 mngs.org |
Quarterly Genealogy ProgramsMGS sponsors four events each year with guest speakers presenting programs on various aspects of genealogical research, tailored to meet the diverse needs of both beginning and experienced genealogists. These events are open to the public. MGS members receive discounts for most events as well as for most MGS class offerings.Upcoming MeetingsSaturday, June 14, 2008- Minnesota 150 Family History Fair, So. St. Paul -- featuring MGS branches and affiliates -- Keynote speaker: Darlene Joyce, "Minnesota Firstcomers."Fri.-Sat., September 19-20, 2008- Minnesota North Star Genealogy Conference, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul -- featuring nationally known speakers Paula Stuart Warren and Christine Rose, and Annette Atkins, author of Creating Minnesota. Includes Friday evening annual MGS Awards Banquet. Saturday, December 6, 2008- The meeting will be at the Fort Snelling Interpretive Center. Quarterly Meeting Email RemindersEmail reminders are sent prior to our quarterly meetings. To register for the emails, change your email address or remove your email address go to www.mngs.org/qtrlyreminderJune 14, 2008 |
| 9:00 - 9:20 | Welcome and MGS Business Meeting |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Keynote: Darlene Joyce, "Minnesota First-comers" |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Breakout Sessions |
| A. Tom Rice, "Finding an Immigrant's Place of Origin" | |
| B. Marilyn Sorensen and Bob O'Neil, "Updating Your Norwegian Research Skills" | |
| C. Paul Sternberg, "Pomeranian Genealogy, Culture and History" and Jerry Savage, "Germanic Genealogy" | |
| 11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch and Exhibits |
| 12:45 - 1:45 | Breakout Sessions |
| A. Mary Bakeman, "Vital Records on the Minnesota Frontier" | |
| B. Beth Mullinax, "How to get started in Irish Research" | |
| C. Workshop I: "Beginning Your Genealogy: How to Get Started and What to Do Next" (Lois Abromitis Mackin) | |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | Break and Exhibits |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Breakout Sessions |
| A. Harold Hinds, "U.S. Army Military Records: Where to Begin" | |
| B. Bill Holmquist, "Devining your Danish Origins" | |
| C. Workshop II: "Practical Tips for Writing your Family History" (Linda Coffin) |
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Quarterly Programs • MGS sponsors four events each year with guest speakers. |
Branches, Interest Groups and Affiliated Organizations • Contact Information |
Committees • Officers • Committee Chairs • Committee Information |
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| Membership • Benefits Summary • Joining MGS • Membership Renewal • Links to Members • Change your mailing or email address |
Library • Library Hours • Library Fee • Where we're located • Our Facility • Dates we're closed • Library News • Research Policy • Online Catalog |
Classes • Schedule • Class Information • Registration |
Publications • Order Form • Minnesota Families - Back Issues • Minnesota Genealogist - Indexes to Back Issues • Publications for Sale |
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| Calendar • MGS & Branch Calendar • Non-MGS Events of Genealogical Interest • Event & Meeting Submission |
Forum • Genealogy Forum - This is not a chatroom. This is a forum where you can post messages and reply to posted messages. |
MGS Resources • Catholic Churches in Minnesota • Genealogy Tools • Historical and Genealogical Societies • How To Begin Tracing Your Family Tree • How To Transcribe A Cemetery • Independent Researchers • Lost Minnesota Photographs • MGS Quarterly Meetings • Minnesota Cemetery Project • Minnesota Resources by County • Selected Research Facilities • Speakers • Surnames Being Researched |
Links • Links to Members • Miscellaneous Links |
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| Governing Documents • Constitution, Handbook, etc. • 2002 Meeting Minutes • 2003 Meeting Minutes • 2004 Meeting Minutes • 2005 Meeting Minutes • 2006 Meeting Minutes • 2007 Meeting Minutes |
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