Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society

KVGS is fully supported by various volunteers. Members assist in research projects, present programs, and serve on the society’s board and committees. Volunteers are always welcome! If you would like to volunteer, serve on the board or a committee, please email info@mikvgs.org.

Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society Mission Statement
 * Fosters genealogical interest and activities in southwestern Michigan;
 * Provides education in genealogical research techniques;
 * Publishes and make available genealogical materials; and
 * Works to ensure access to and the preservation of public records.

Benefits
Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30.

Membership fees

$14.00        Individual/Household/Library

$25.00        Contributor

$50.00        Patron

$100.00      Benefactor

$10.00        Fee For Printed Newsletter

History of the society
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958. Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office. Each year, trips to the Allen County Public Library and Washington DC are offered.

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

Society Meetings
KVGS meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month from September through June, with the exception of December. KVGS meetings take place at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI  49002 in the Austin & Sugarloaf Lakes Meeting Rooms.

KVGS meetings are a combination of Skills Session, General Meetings and an Educational Program.

6:15 pm Skills Session

6:45 pm Refreshments

7:00 pm General Meeting

7:15 pm Educational Program

Frequently Asked Questions

 * Q. What are the directions to the society?
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 * 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

 * (List each repository, link to it, and briefly describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)

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