DGS General Meeting
We are meeting on the 7th floor to hear Jen Baldwin discuss “Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies.”
We are meeting on the 7th floor to hear Jen Baldwin discuss “Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies.”
Special Meeting Location! Our December meeting will be held at the Dallas Public Library White Rock Hills Branch! Join us over Zoom or in person for our monthly meeting as Kevin Klaus discusses Genealogy Research at the Texas General Land Office.
Join Retired Captain Catherine “Kay” Bauer US Navy discuss “Skies over Vietnam – Oral History Project.”
Join us as Gustavo “Gus” Hinojosa, President of HOGAR and Director-At-Large of DGS discusses Hispanic Heritage.
October is Family History Month, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history!
Funeral home records are often overlooked or forgotten when looking for genealogical information. However, funeral home files can reveal important clues that can help build your extended family tree and find your ancestor’s friends, loved ones and neighbors. Learn about where to find funeral home collections, what they may contain, and how you can learn more about your family’s past.
October is Family History Month, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history!
Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division, in partnership with Vivid-Pix, is proud to launch a new mobile memory station – a place to scan, restore and record your family memories.
Learn about this new technology, how to utilize it for photo recognition therapy, and to share your family history & traditions.
Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate the City of Dallas’ Welcome Week, Mexican Independence Day, and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Chef Luis Olvera, of Trompo in Bishop Arts.
HistoryGeo is an online, interactive database with land-ownership maps and historical atlases which are key for tracking historical migrations of families across the early United States. Learn how to navigate this database, effectively use search tools and find important information about your ancestors.
Join us over Zoom or in person for our first meeting of the year featuring Sue Kaufman.