Month: May 2010
Articles
Read More: ArticlesHow-To and Related Articles by Members and Other Contributors A Finding Aid for African American Research AAGSNC-Sponsored Educational Seminar African Americans in the Arkansas Legislature, 1868-1986 Buffalo Soldiers – Fort Bayard National Cemetery Family Reunions – Celebrating Your Roots! Freedmen Bureau Records – Tennessee Field Offices Freedmen Bureau Records – Texas Field Offices Freedmen’s Bureau…
Privacy Policy
Read More: Privacy PolicyAfrican American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) A privacy policy for a genealogical website may appear to be a contradiction of purpose. Our very existence depends on visitors to our site sharing information about themselves and their ancestors. However, your privacy on the Internet is of the utmost importance to us. This privacy statement…
Copyright and Disclaimer
Read More: Copyright and DisclaimerGenealogical information displayed on the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) website is provided as is without any express or implied warranty. Commercial use of documents displayed on the AAGSNC website requires the prior written consent of the copyright holders. The links to other resources are provided as a convenience to our members…
General Meetings
Read More: General MeetingsWho can attend: AAGSNC meetings are open to the public. Frequency: Meetings are held the third Saturday of each month except July and August, and include a presentation on topics of interest. For a list of this year’s topics, please visit this link. Time: 1:30 pm. until 4:00 pm. Place: Oakland Public Library Dimond Branch…
Welcome to AAGSNC!
Read More: Welcome to AAGSNC!Welcome to the website for the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC). Please take a look around our website to learn more about our organization, the resources we offer, and about how you can join. Thanks for visiting!
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