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Human
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Workshops & expertise
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Colorado's
Genealogical Organizations
Web site lists a variety of ethnic and
racial group associations in Colorado.
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For example: Boulder
Genealogical Society (BGS) holds
monthly meetings in Boulder with guest speakers on a variety
of research issues/topics. Free and open to the public. BGS
also sponsors beginning workshops.
The Black Genealogy Search Group holds
monthly meetings in Denver and offers speakers and
workshops. Open to the public.
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Contact information for a variety of
societies throughout Colorado is available at this Web site.
http://www.cogensoc.org/cgs/cgs-soc.htm
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Local
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Boulder
Public Library (BPL) Carnegie
Branch Library
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Houses the Boulder Genealogical Society’s
(BGS) Genealogy Collection.
Volunteers can assist with research
tips and suggestions.
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BGS volunteers available for
assistance/consultation during the following hours:
M 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m., T 2 - 4
p.m., W 10-12 p.m. & 2 - 4 p.m., TH 2 - 4 p.m., F 2 - 4
p.m., Sa 2 - 4 p.m.
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Latter-day
Saints Family History Centers, select "Mountain States."
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Family history centers are located
throughout the state. One need not be a member of the Church
to use their collections. Genealogical fairs and exhibits
are offered periodically. Call for information or explore Family Search.
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Quote from their Web site: " The
centers listed in this directory are generally open at least
twenty-five hours a week. Before you visit, contact the
center to determine the hours of operation and any needed
directions to find the center."
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Front Range
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Denver Public Library
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The Colorado Genealogical Society offers
programs and classes held at DPL throughout the year.
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This Web site lists scheduled
classes. Usually held on Saturdays for a small fee.
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National
Archives – Rocky Mountain Region.
Workshops:
- Basic Census Research
- Federal land records
- Military records
- Naturalization records
- American Indian research
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Offers 1/2 day workshops in spring
and fall for a small fee. Usually limited to 25
people.
Figure out your Soundex code before visiting NARA.
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Call for schedule: 303.236.0817
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National
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Federation of
Genealogical Societies
(FGS)
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Annual conference offers lectures &
workshops for a registration fee.
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Speakers are professional genealogists,
historians, librarians, etc.
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National
Genealogical Society (NGS)
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Annual conference offers lectures &
workshops for a registration fee.
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Speakers are professional genealogists,
historians, librarians, etc.
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