Fresno California East FamilySearch Center/Local Resources

Local Resources
Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society of Central California

Our Mission: Our commitment to the African and African American community is to increase historical identification to families of African descent by building relationships with local and national historians. As well to continue promoting scholarly research and networking common to African Americans.

Our Goals: Our goal is to bring awareness of African-American History through.... ... and to preserve the history and heritage of the people in the Central Valley of African descent Contact information: Denise Lancaster-Young, President P.O. Box 9161 Fresno, California, 93790 Phone: (559) 213-7602 e-mail: [mailto:aahgscc@gmail.com aahgscc@gmail.com]
 * Research
 * Study
 * Collaboration
 * Documentation

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Daughters of the American Revolution Motto: God, Home and Country Objectives: Historic Preservation, Patriotism, Education Eligibility: Women, age 18 or more, who can prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who helped achieve American Independence.

Acceptable Service: • Signer of Declaration of Independence • Patriotic Service (varied) • Military Service from 19 April 1775 to 26 November 1783 • Civil Service under authority of Provisional or New State Governments Local Contact: Corky Peterson Phone: 559-322-1743 E-mail: [mailto:corksterr@att.net corksterr@att.net] National Website: www.dar.org

Mayflower Society Any person able to document their descent from one or more of the following Mayflower Pilgrims is eligible to apply for membership in the Mayflower Society:

The San Joaquin Colony meets three times a year in the city of Fresno, California. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Mayflower Society, please contact: San Joaquin Colony Corky Peterson [mailto:Corksterr@att.net Corksterr@att.net] 559-322-1743

National website: www.themayflowersociety.org

Sons of the American Revolution The Sons of the American Revolution is the leading male lineage society that perpetuates the ideals of the war for independence. As a historical, educational, and patriotic, non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, we seek to maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of “e pluribus unum” that was created from the people of many nations—one nation and one people. For more information about the Fresno Chapter of SAR please contact: Rob Bell, (559) 240-6044, [mailto:owenbell76@gmail.com owenbell76@gmail.com] Jim Dane [mailto:jimbodane@yahoo.com jimbodane@yahoo.com] National website: www.sar.org

American Historical Society of Germans From Russia

Their purpose is purely historical by doing genealogical research of our German from Russia forefathers, as well as reuniting with living relatives, recording and preserving historical facts.

Genealogy Research Library and Museum

Library Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., Closed Saturday to Monday

Tours and/or Personal Research by appointment

Central California Chapter, 3233 N. West Ave, Fresno, CA 93705-3402

Phone: (559) 229-8287 Email: [mailto:info@ahsgrfc-centralcal.org info@ahsgrfc-centralcal.org]

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The Heritage Center ~San Joaquin Valley Heritage and Genealogical Center

Central Branch - 2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA. (559) 600-6230

Hours:


 * Monday - Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
 * Friday, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
 * Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 pm

Resources:


 * California vital record indexes, censuses Great Registers


 * City Directories and Telephone Books for Fresno and more


 * Obituary File


 * Yearbooks from local area schools and colleges


 * Online resources including ancestry library edition


 * Newspapers: local and California dating back to the 1850s


 * Maps: Fresno, San Joaquin Valley and parts of California


 * Postcard and Photograph collection


 * William Saroyan Collection


 * Oral Histories

For a more complete list of Resources, visit their website.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers

C.L. Fancher Camp meets in Clovis on the third Thursday at noon.

Lydia McCauley Camp meets in Fresno on the 2nd Thursday at 10:30 am.

Camp Sugar Pine meets in Oakhurst on the 2nd Monday at noon.

For more information, contact Sonja Kland, (559) 224-5236

International Society of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 300 N. Main, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-1699

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 Fresno County Genealogical Society

P.O. Box 1429, Fresno, CA 93716-1429; (559) 600-6230

FCGS meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Feb-July, Sept and Nov. at 6:30 pm in the Woodward Park Library, 944 E. Perrin (at Champlain), Fresno.

Meetings feature speakers on a variety of topics of genealogical and historical interest.

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Vasa Order of America

The Vasa Order of America was organized in 1895 as a benevolent group for Swedish immigrants. Now over 100 years old, the role has evolved into a fraternal organization, which provides a social focal point to preserve and foster the Scandinavian heritage. the order provides not only a social setting for the gathering of Scandinavians, but also provides cultural programs, craft groups, music and dancing, language classes, scholarships, celebrations of holidays and traditions, and an official Vasa new publication. Membership is open to all persons of Scandinavian birth, ancestry, or affiliation by marriage.

Vasa Norden Lodge #684

The Vasa local lodge covering the central San Joaquin Valley is Norden Lodge #684. Visitors are welcome at our meetings. Although meetings are usually held on the first Friday of each month, we suggest that you call ahead to confirm the specific meeting time and location.

For further information please contact Corky or Mike Peterson at:

[mailto:corksterr@att.net corksterr@att.net]

[mailto:Mike@mikaelpeterson.net Mike@mikaelpeterson.net]

[mailto:corky@mikaelpeterson.net corky@mikaelpeterson.net]