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Family of Isidro Reyes, grandson of Juan Francisco Reyes, circa 1880. Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection, OpenUCLA Collections.

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in Burbank. Collections include regional, state, national, and international books, family histories, documents, and archives.

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Each month, SCGS hosts opportunities like Webinars, Lunch & Learn, Genealogy Garage, and much more. Courses and topics are for family historians of all levels, from Genealogy 101 to genetic genealogy.

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Join one of SCGS's many Special-Interest Groups to meet like-minded people, learn about shared ethnicities, explore research techniques, discuss the latest tools, participate in discussions, and enjoy guest lectures.

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Opportunities to Learn and Participate

Upcoming Events

April is National Arab American Heritage Month

German Group: Milan Pohontsch
Sat, Apr 20
Apr 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT
Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
Apr 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:50 PM PDT
Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
SCGS's German Interest Group hosts Milan Pohontsch, who presents " Old German Script - Writing Capital Letters & Umlauts."
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French-Canadian Research Team
Sun, Apr 21
Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
SCGS Family Research Library, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
SCGS Family Research Library, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
Stop by the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank every Wednesday for family history help from the French-Canadian Research Team.
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British/Irish Group: "Irish Records"
Sun, Apr 28
Apr 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
Webinar
Apr 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
Webinar
Irish family history expert Sheila Benedict explores "Irish Records" in this can't-miss webinar for anyone researching Irish ancestors.
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GSHA-SC: Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon"
Sat, May 04
May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Burbank & Online, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Burbank & Online, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
Join SCGS's GSHA-SC group on May 4 for a fascinating lecture by Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon."
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Writers Group
Sun, May 12
May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Virtual Class
May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Virtual Class
Join SCGS's Writers Group Online for a fun gathering of people who like to write about their ancestors!
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Diane L. Richard: "Digital Library on American Slavery"
Wed, May 15
May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Virtual Event
May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Virtual Event
SCGS's Webinar series hosts Diane L. Richard, presenting "Digital Library on American Slavery and Related Projects from Across the South."
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Italian American Museum of LA Tour
Sat, May 18
May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles, 644 N. Main St. Los Angeles 90012
May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles, 644 N. Main St. Los Angeles 90012
Join the SCGS Italian Interest Group for a docent-led tour of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m., followed by a no-host lunch and/or wine tasting at Maddalena Restaurant at the historic San Antonio Winery in downtown LA.
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Hispanic Tuesdays
Tue, May 21
May 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
May 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
Visit the SCGS Library on the third Tuesday of every month for Hispanic Tuesdays, where you can get family research help from genealogist Leonard Trujillo.
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