Detroit Society for Genealogical Research

The Detroit Society for Genealogical Research ...

Benefits

 * With membership you will receive the quarterly Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine
 * 20% discount on Society publications,
 * Unlimited entries in our Surname Registry,
 * Access to burial entries in our Cemetery Records
 * Reminders of meetings and program agendas.
 * Our meetings are open to the general public.  All are welcome.

History of the society

 * The Detroit Society for Genealogical Research was organized on 20 September 1936, by a group of thirty-three interested persons, which grew to one hundred eight members within the year. Its primary objective was to be a non-profit organization for the preservation and perpetuation of the records of ancestors and families of the commonwealth, and to be of assistance to the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.

Society Officers

 * See DSGR Web site for updated list of officers. http://dsgr.org/about.php

Blog

 * http://dsgr.org/blog/

Facebook page

 * http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-Society-for-Genealogical-Research/178028022193

Collections

 * Record collections or papers to which your society has access
 * How these records can help researchers (May link to a Wiki article connected with the location)
 * Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
 * How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
 * Indexes for records about this area
 * Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)
 * Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q &amp; A below)
 * Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron

Events

 * (also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)

Society Meetings

 * We usually meet the second Saturday of the month (September through June).  A number of special events cause us to reschedule our meetings so that are members can take full advantage of those occations.  See http://dsgr.org/events.php for our meeting schedule.

Workshops

 * (also include presentations online, on site, or elsewhere about how to do research in your area)

Board Meetings

 * The Board of Directors meet right after the scheduled meetings and also during the Summer months to plan the following year speaker schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

 * Q. What are the directions to the society?
 * A.DSGR meets in the Explorer's Room of the Main Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202-4007. See our web site for free parking information.


 * Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
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 * May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members

Nearby or Alternate Repositories

 * The Detorit Society for Genealogical Research is closely associated with the Burton Historical Collection which is housed in the Main Detroit Public Library.