All Things German Interest Group of the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society
Type: Non-profit
Purpose:
THE GREATER OMAHA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to ((1) unite those persons interested in the pursuit and study of genealogy and family history; (2) encourage the preservation of records; (3) foster the use of sound genealogical practices, and (4) promote programs of education for the further growth and development of these fields. The All Things German Interest Group’s goals are to study the history and culture of the various German regions and share research techniques and ideas. The All Things German Interest Group’s goals are to study the history and culture of the various German regions and share research techniques and ideas.
Contact Information:
Membership: Downloads page
Membership Benefits:
Events:
Research (or Focus) Areas:
GOGS focuses on helping beginners as well as advanced researchers in all areas of family research. We have a variety of research/index projects throughout the year which add to our growing databases/publications and available for members use.
Research Services:
GOGS members are available to help beginners (or others) to get started with family history or provide guidance on difficult research problems. GOGS “helpers” volunteer at the Omaha Public Library’s on Friday morning workshops at the Library. GOGS members also provide look-up’s in area resources for a small fee.
Special Projects:
For many years, GOGS has provided both financial and volunteer support for the Genealogy Room and the Omaha Public Library. This support has transformed the Genealogy & Microfilm Rooms into a major research library in the Midwest, with the W. Dale Clark branch being designated as a satellite Family History Center location.
Publications:
GOGS has several publications with respect to the Midwest.
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