Encore! Hard Drive Organization: Making Use of Your Computer File Folders

Saturday, July 31, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, California 94612

Join Tim Cox for an encore presentation of this popular workshop!

After collecting digital images from online sources and manually scanning paper documents and photos for over twenty years, Tim found a management method that works for his digital files. He will demonstrate how to name files for easy identification, how to organize folders that make it easy to find them, and how to properly identify scanned photographs.

This workshop is limited to twenty participants and is a free benefit for society members. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

The fee for non-members is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards membership only on the day of the workshop.

Register online.

Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Internet Genealogical Research with Nancy Peterson and Ron Filion

Saturday, July 17, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, California 94612

Join Ron Filion and Nancy Peterson for some hands-on internet genealogical research. Participants will work in groups and will be given a case study to research and solve during the class using the internet as their primary resource. This will be a great way to hone your internet research skills.

The class is limited to the first fifteen registrants. Free for members; $20.00 for non-members. (The non-refundable fee can be applied to a membership on the day of the class.) Walk-ins will not be admitted.

Bring a lunch, laptop and your enthusiasm!

Register online.

Nancy Peterson is a certified genealogist, research director for the society and author of numerous articles. Her search for her maternal San Francisco ancestors led ultimately to the publication of Raking the Ashes: Genealogical Strategies for Pre-1906 San Francisco Research, published in 2006.



Ron Filion, co-founder of SFgenealogy, is a local speaker and historian with expertise in internet genealogical resources and San Francisco history. He has been a consultant for various historical books, and has appeared in documentary films and television.






Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Member Spotlight: Cath Madden Trindle

One of the high points of the February 27, 2010 meeting of the California State Genealogical Alliance held at the CGS Library was the presentation of The President's Citation award to Cath Trindle by Alliance President Sue Roe.

Cath Madden Trindle, CG, is a first generation Californian who owned a bookkeeping consultation business for thirty years. She earned a Certificate of European Research from BYU and a Certificate in Genealogical Studies - Librarianship from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies.

In addition to being a national conference speaker, Cath is an active administrator for three genealogical societies. She is currently Treasurer of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. She heads up Special Projects for the California State Genealogical Alliance and is a regular contributor to their newsletter. As Publication Chair for the San Mateo Coutny Genealogical Society, she has edited the San Mateo County Naturalization Index Series, the Schellens indexing project, and coauthored their Tree Climbing Guides.

She has been a member of the California Genealogical Society since 2006.

Cath will be making three presentations at the upcoming FGS Conference "Rediscovering America's First Frontier" August 18-21, 2010, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference is co-sponsored with the East Tennessee Historical Society and Kentucky Historical Society.

Cath's award states:

President's Citation Award to Cath Madden Trindle for her many contributions to CSGA, the genealogical community as CSGA Treasurer, Special Projects Chair, Speaker and as a positive example of CSGA Member dedication. Presented by the California State Genealogical Alliance, Susan M. Roe, President, 27 February 2010.

Congratulations, Cath!


Photographs by Kathryn M. Doyle, Oakland, California, 2/27/2010.

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Wordless Wednesday

California Genealogical Society Table

SCGS Jamboree Exhibit Hall

June 11-13, 2010

Photographs courtesy of Tim Cox and Kathryn Doyle, Burbank, California.

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Jamboree Panel: Blogger Summit 2

I'm on the panel Blogger Summit 2 at the Jamboree. Here's the view from the stage.

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Well-Represented at the SCGS Jamboree

The 41st Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree begins today (through Sunday, June 13, 2010) in Burbank and many California Genealogical Society members have traveled south for the annual event.

Events Coordinator Tim Cox unfurled the new banner at Table 114 in the Exhibit Hall. Be sure to stop by and see us.

Several members' names appear on the list of speakers.

Ron Arons presents Researching Criminal Relatives, Saturday 5:00 p.m. Ron can be found at Table 105 in the Exhibit Hall

Elyse Doerflinger leads a Mini-course Workshop: Using Your Computer, Video Camera and YouTube Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Elyse will also be a panelist on Blogger Summit Part 1: From Novice to Reader to Blogger in Sixty Minutes.

Lisa Lee is presenting two talks: Search & Reward Notices: Hidden Information About Former Slaves, Saturday 3:30 p.m. and City Directories – Full of Hidden Information, Sunday 2:00 p.m.

Thomas MacEntee is going non-stop this weekend. He's leading three mini-course workshops, moderating two blogging summits and presenting a talk.

His schedule: Google Docs for Beginners, Friday 4:00 p.m.; Blogger Summit Part 1: From Novice to Reader to Blogger in Sixty Minutes, Saturday 10 a.m. followed by Blogger Summit Part 2: Now that You're a Genealogy Blogger, Saturday 11:30 a.m.; Twitter – It's Not Just "What I Had For Breakfast" Anymore, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.; Blogger for Beginners, Saturday 2:00 p.m. and WordPress For Beginners, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Whew!

Craig Manson and Kathryn Doyle are also panelists on Blogger Summit Part 2: Now That You're a Genealogy Blogger, Satuday 11:30 p.m.

Cath Trindle is presenting three talks: How Much Proof is Enough?, Saturday 2:00 p.m.; Women of the West, Saturday 5:00 p.m. and California Sources Online and Off, Sunday, 2:00 p.m.


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Wordless Wednesday

California State Genealogical Society Meeting

Sue Roe, President

Saturday, February 26, 2010

Photographs by Kathryn M. Doyle, Oakland, California.

Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

July Membership Meeting with Dr. Henry Snyder

Saturday, July 10, 2010
1:00 p.m.
California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, California

Inventorying, Preserving, Filming and Digitizing California Newspapers: The California Newspaper Project and its Digital Successor

CGS member Dr. Henry Snyder is our July membership meeting speaker and he will share the fascinating history of the California Newspaper Project and the California Digital Newspaper Collection.

The California Digital Newspaper Collection offers over 200,000 pages of California newspapers spanning the years 1849-191l: the Alta California, 1849-1891; the San Francisco Call, 1893-1910; the Amador Ledger, 1900-1911; the Imperial Valley Press, 1901-1911; the Sacramento Record-Union, 1859-1890; and the Los Angeles Herald, 1905-1907. Additional years are forthcoming, as are other early California newspapers: the Californian; the California Star; the California Star and Californian; the Sacramento Transcript; the Placer Times; and the Pacific Rural Press.

A specialist in British history, Snyder earned his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley. He has been a professor and dean at the University of Kansas, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, and the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Snyder was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007.

The short membership meeting starts promptly at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Snyder's presentation follows immediately after. Seating is limited so please arrive early. Meetings are open to everyone but non-members pay a $5.00 users fee to enter the library. (Or come and become a member!)


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Wordless Wednesday

May Membership Meeting

Jo Ann Rowley-Minhoto

Photos courtesy of Tim Cox, 5/8/2010, Oakland, California.

Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

eNews June 2010, volume 4, number 6

The June 2010 issue of the eNews, volume 4, number 6, has been published and emailed to members and friends. As always, the eNews features timely information about the California Genealogical Society and our upcoming events. Each edition also includes Suggested Links From the Blogosphere and a photo feature: California Ancestors.

This month we honor the the paternal grandmother of member volunteer, Jeanie W. Chooey Low – Grandma Fung – who graces the cover of her book, China Connection: Finding Ancestral Roots For Chinese in America.

Grandma Fung

All past issues of the eNews are available for viewing at the eNews ARCHIVE. The July 2010 issue will be emailed on June 30, 2010. To receive a copy, please join our mailing list.

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