September Genealogy Meetings, Upcoming Classes, and Fall Speaker Series

It feels like the summer has flown by, doesn't it? But fall is almost here, and we are excited about our remaining meetings, some new upcoming classes, and our hybrid Fall Speaker Series. All the details to get you started with our fall event schedule are below.

September StLGS Hybrid Monthly Meeting

Saturday, 9 September 2023

"Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI)" presented by Robin McDonough, research librarian at St. Louis County Library; 10:00 a.m. (Central); free and open to all. 

In-person meeting will be held at the Thornhill branch of the St. Louis County Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146.

The Periodical Source Index (PERSI), produced by the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Indiana, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. Learn how to use this index and access articles about your ancestors.

Registration is not required for in-person attendees; however, if you plan to attend via Zoom, you must register to receive a link. More details and instructions are on the StLGS website.

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StLGS Hybrid German Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

"Searching for Your Elusive Prussian Ancestors: A Case Study," presented by Stephen Wendt, instructor and writer; 7:00 p.m. (Central).

Prussia once controlled parts of what are now modern Germany and Poland. Gain a better understanding of historical Prussia in the pursuit of records with numerous examples and resources. (This meeting will be in-person at the Oak Bend branch of the St. Louis County Library and livestreamed via Zoom. It will NOT be recorded, however.) Special Interest Group meetings are free and open to all, but registration for Zoom is required. More details and instructions for registering are on the German SIG page on the StLGS website.

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Upcoming StLGS Hybrid Classes

Classes for StLGS members are hybrid. You may attend in-person at our office in Maplewood or via Zoom. 

The following classes are scheduled for the remainder of 2023:

"Finding Answers in the Census" presented by StLGS librarian, Judy Belford, will be on Saturday, 18 November 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the StLGS office or by Zoom.

"RootsMagic 9 (Windows and Mac) . . . and a Bit More on RM8," presented by Jim Ross, StLGS webmaster, will be on Saturday, 2 December 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the StLGS office or by Zoom.

Check out the website to register for either or both of these classes. In-person classes are free to members but $30 for non-members; digital recordings of all our classes are only available to StLGS members, so why not join StLGS to get free access to our live and recorded classes!

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Registration Continues for the Fall 2023 Hybrid Speaker Series!

 St. Louis Through the Ages: Exploring the City of Your Ancestors

Featuring Emily Jaycox and Dennis Northcott

from the Missouri History Museum's Library and Research Center

Saturday, 16 September 2023

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Central)

St. Louis Genealogical Society Office

Lectures will be recorded and available to view for one day only on 1 October 2023. 

For those attending in-person: box lunch optional to purchase, StLGS sales table, printed syllabus.

Those attending remotely will receive an electronic syllabus.

 Lectures include:

• "St. Louis History Through Maps"
• "Finding Your Ancestors at the Library & Research Center"
• "Depression-Era St. Louis: Legacies on the Landscape"
• "If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your House's History"

All of the information you need to register for the Speaker Series is on our website. You can download a registration booklet and/or register through our secure online store. If you are a member of StLGS, be sure to log into the store first so you can receive your member discount.

Questions? Send an email to programs@stlgs.org.