Sugar Plantation Workers in Hawaii
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Immigrant Sugar Plantation Workers in Hawaii: A Multi-Ethnic Approach to Genealogy
For almost a century, people from all over the world came to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. Research on these immigrants reveals a wide range of experiences that did not always end in Hawaii but sometimes involved return to the homeland or migration to the mainland. In addition to discussing sources of genealogical records and how to access them, this presentation will include examples of how historical and cultural context and chronicles of everyday life can provide rich and memorable impressions of plantation-era ancestors in Hawaii.
Saturday, September 14, 1:00-4:00 PM
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Genetic Networks and Cluster Research
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Recently released tools have made simpler sorting and associating your autosomal DNA matches. Join Jim Russell for a presentation covering intermediate topics including triangulation, in-common groups, Ancestry.com's DNA Circles, and using networking software for clustering.
This course requires a good understanding of applying autosomal DNA evidence to genealogical research. A solid understanding of Chapter 5, 5 “Genealogical Applications for atDNA” in Genetic Genealogy in Practice (Blaine T. Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne, Arlington, Va.: National Genealogical Society, 2016) is recommended.
Saturday, September 28, 1:00-3:00 PM
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Chinese Exclusion Act Casefiles
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CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT CASE FILES:
A TREASURE TROVE OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
The purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act was to limit the number of Chinese entering the United States, exclude laborers, and prevent the Chinese already here from becoming naturalized citizens. Any time the Chinese, even those born in the U.S., wanted to leave the country, whether to Canada or China, they needed to obtain proper documentation to assure their re-entry into the country. The National Archives-Seattle has over 50,000 case files. Most files contain photos and biographical information on the applicant who was frequently questioned in great detail about his family, home and village in China. Note that many of the Seattle files are for Chinese who had a connection to California.
Thursday, October 10, 6:30-8:00 PM at the Oakland FamilySearch Library
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Saturday, October 12, 1:00-3:00 PM at the CGS Library
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The California Nugget – The journal of the California Genealogical Society is published twice a year. Have you read our recent issue? Would you like to publish an article? See the contribution guidelines.
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Tip of the Iceberg Poster – Support the library and help spread this important message. Buy three, get one free! Order now.
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California Names Index includes pre-1905 deaths in San Francisco. Search for your surnames to see if we have records for your ancestor. Learn more.
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