Saturday, July 30, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, California 94612
This class is for beginners without Chinese language skills to learn how to start researching their Chinese ancestry. The first half of the class is designed for the computer challenged and will emphasize the basics of Chinese genealogy, including nuances and taboos and how to overcome these obstacles.
In the second portion, Doug will discuss the internet and computer resources.
Learn how to:
- use digital resources and free programs to overcome Chinese language illiteracy
- how to archive and reference your findings
- what to expect in the future as China opens new online genealogy resources
This class is limited to forty participants and is a free benefit of membership. Non-members fee is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied toward membership only on the day of the class.
Preregistration is required. Registration confirmations will be sent to the first forty participants who register. Additional names will be collected and placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations. Walk-ins will not be admitted.
Register online.
Douglas Joe is a second generation Chinese American “baby boomer” who has been able to trace and document several hundred years of his heritage without Chinese language skills. He is a moderator for the Chinese Genealogy Forum and enjoys helping others worldwide in their search for their Chinese roots. Joe lives and works in Modesto, California and can be reached via email.
Copyright © 2011 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library
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