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=American-French Genealogical Society= {{breadcrumb Canadian immigration into the United States began as early as the seventeenth century, but between 1871 and 1901 the greatest influx of immigrants entered this country. Taxation, debts, unemployment, and a failing economic environment contributed to over 2 million French Canadians, with shattered dreams, migrating to the U.S. seeking economic refuge. This was a major loss to Canada, whose population at the time ranged from 3.7 million to 4.8 million. Since then, more than 10 million of their descendants have assimilated into American society. The language and culture preserved by the over-whelming number of Franco-Americans is disappearing, however, due to sociological changes. ==Mission Statement== The mission of the American-French Genealogical Society is to:
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 * link2=Rhode Island
 * link3=Providence County
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 * link5=American-French Genealogical Society American-French Genealogical Society, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Genealogy and history are tools we use to connect generations. ==Overview==  The American-French Genealogical Society, formed in February of 1978, is a 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to people of French Canadian descent. Our mission is to study and preserve our rich heritage by assisting members in discovering their ancestors and the daily events that shaped their lives.
 * Collect, preserve and publish cultural, genealogical, historical and biographical matter relating to Americans of French and French Canadian descent;
 * Play an active part in the preservation of French and French Canadian culture and heritage; and highlight the role that they have played in the history of North America;
 * Maintain an educational, research and cultural center;
 * Conduct periodic educational programs and conferences to explore cultural, genealogical, and historical topics;
 * Disseminate cultural, genealogical, historical, and biographical information to members and the general public. ==Plan a Visit to American-French Genealogical Society== Visit AFGS ==History of the Society== American-French Genealogical Society Concept Took Shape with a Visit to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. History of AFGS ==Contact Information== American-French Genealogical Society 78 Earle Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island Mailing Address P.O. Box 830 Woonsocket, Rhode Island Phone: 401.765.6141 Email:[mailto:info@afgs.org AFGS] ==Benefits of American-French Genealogical Society Membership== *Access to the research library and collections.
 * Access to our quarterly Je Me Souviens, a digital magazine filled with resources for genealogists, research stories, new member listings, tips and facts.
 * Access to a members-only section of our website containing genealogical research resources, archives of the Je Me Souviens, and other useful material.
 * The right to attend the annual business meeting where members are informed of Society activities.
 * New members who visit our library receive individual assistance and training from experienced and highly competent staff members.
 * Members unable to conduct their own research may use the library resources through the Research Committee. A staff of experienced researchers is available to conduct research at low member rates.