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 Colorado
Society of Hispanic Genealogy
2300
South Patton Court
Denver, CO 80219-5212
July 11,
2009 CSHG Presentation,
"Making Family Scrapbooks through Ancestry.com," by
Denise Miller. Learn how to prepare these lovely keepsake
books just in time for Christmas. 1 p.m., Christ the King
Lutheran Church Hall, 2300 South Patton Court, Denver,
CO.
New Books for
Sale:
Conejos
Marriages - November 1881 - November 1920. This book
has about 110 pages of marriage data (1,600 marriages)
from Antonito, Conejos, and surrounding communities. If
you or any of your friends have family from southern CO
or northern NM, you may find some interesting information
in this book. The cost of the book is $25. Make your
checks payable to CSHG. Orders are being taken by
CSHG Editor Joe Gallegos at 3419 West 112th Circle,
Westminster, CO 80031.
The second printing of
the CSHG pictoral history book, Hispanic
Pioneers in Colorado and New
Mexico,
is available. Order your copy today.
The
Colorado Society of
Hispanic Genealogy is
the largest Hispanic genealogical organization in the
State of Colorado. CSHG promotes genealogical and historical
research and education to expand the awareness, knowledge,
and appreciation of Hispanic culture, history, and
traditions. You will be amazed at the wealth of genealogical
and historical research material found only in our
CSHG
library.
 Presentations/Events
- July
4 - 5 - Cruz/Martinez/Tafoya
Family Reunion, Phil Yonkee Ranch, Edith, CO.
For details and map, contact Tony
Tafoya,
(702) 281-0556.
- July
10 - 11 - Land
Records and Genealogy Symposium, Southeast Community
College, Continuing Education Center, 301 South 68th St.
Pl., Lincoln, NE. Symposium for those interested in
genealogy, homesteading, pioneer history, and records
research. For more information contact Kelly Morgan at
800-233-5027, x244 or kmorgan@southeast.edu.
- July
11 - CSHG Presentation,
"Making Family Scrapbooks through Ancestry.com," by
Denise Miller Gallegos. Learn how to prepare these lovely
keepsake books just in time for Christmas. 1 p.m., Christ
the King Lutheran Church Hall, 2300 South Patton Court,
Denver, CO.
- July
16 - Colorado
Historical Society Library Workshop. 9 - 11 a.m.
Topic - Family History. Participants have the
opportunity to use the latest technology, traditional
resources,and rarely used collections. Learn about the
library's hidden treasures and how they can enhance your
research. Call 303-866-4686 for details and reservations.
$5 for Colorado Historical Society members, $10 for
nonmembers.
- July
18 - Latino
Rhythms Music and Culture Festival, La Alma Park,
14th St. and Lincoln, Denver, CO. For more information
contact Gina Rubano at 720-865-4325 or gina.rubano@denvergov.org
- July
25 - 20th
Anniversary of the Fray Angelico Chavez Chapter of the
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America. Speakers
include Estevan Rael y Galvez, Theresa Vigil, and
Henrietta Christmas. $20 covers a continental breakfast,
lunch, programs, and entertainment. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rawlings Library, Pueblo, CO.
- August
2 - 4 - Society
for Crypto-Judaic Studies 19th Annual Conference,
Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Boulevard,
Lakewood, CO. Contact Roger
Martinez for more
information.
- August
8 - CSHG meeting
presentation, "Ciboleros: Buffalo Hunters,"
presented by cibolero reenactor Manuel Lopez. 1 p.m.,
Christ the King Lutheran Church Hall, 2300 South Patton
Court, Denver, CO.
- August
15-16 - Railroading
the San Luis Valley - Travel to and from Denver, CO
on an air-conditioned motor coach, attend a private tour
of San Luis and the Stations of the Cross Shrine, Visit a
morada in San Francisco, CO and ride the train between La
Veta and Alamosa and Chama, NM and Antonito, CO on the
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - America's
longest and highest steam narrow gauge excurtion. Cost -
$425 for Colorado Historical Society Members, $495 for
nonmembers. Contact the Colorado Historical Society for
more details at 303-866-3682.
- August
20 - Colorado
Historical Society Library Workshop. 9 - 11 a.m.
Topic - Newspapers. Participants have the
opportunity to use the latest technology, traditional
resources,and rarely used collections. Learn about the
library's hidden treasures and how they can enhance your
research. Call 303-866-4686 for details and reservations.
$5 for Colorado Historical Society members, $10 for
nonmembers.
- September
12 - CSHG
Joint Conference. Details forthcoming.
- October
7 - 10 - Western
History Association Conference, Grand Hyatt Hotel,
1750 Welton St., Denver, CO. Details to
come.
- December
24 - Las
Posadas hosted by the Tesoro Foundation. 5 - 7 p.m.,
The Fort, Morrison, CO.
Notices
- Beginning Genealogy
Classes are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at
the Denver Public Library (central branch) from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. These free classes are hosted by the Colorado
Genealogical Society and the Western History/Genealogy
Department of the Denver Public Library. Class is
followed by a tour of the genealogy collection. Location:
Denver Public Library - Central Library, Level 5, 10 West
14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, CO.
- Volunteers who can read
both English and Spanish are sought to help index
Mexican, Argentine and other Latin American records for
the Internet. The first target is the Mexican census of
1930. For further information, contact Paul
Nauta, Manager of
Public Affairs, Family & Church History Department of
FamilySearch (TM); 801-240-6498.
- Colorado
Historical Society
now has the 100-year old photographs from the Aultman
photographic studio in Trinidad, CO. Some images are
available for online viewing in the Denver Public Library
online database at http://photoswest.org.
To view images not on the site, visit the CHS website and
review the Aultman index. The Western
History / Genealogy
Department
at the Denver Public Library houses the second largest
Genealogy Collection between the Mississippi River and
the West Coast and the largest in the Rocky Mountain
area.
CSHG
MEETING INFORMATION
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CSHG
Membership Meetings and Research
Library
CSHG meets the 2nd Saturday
of each month in the Christ the King Lutheran
Church hall located at 2300 South Patton Court,
Denver, CO. Membership meetings begin at 1 p.m. are
are followed by a genealogy or history
presentation. Members may come as early as 10 a.m.
to conduct research before the meeting.
The CSHG Research Library is open every
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our library is
located in the Christ the King Lutheran Church at
2300 South Patton Court, in southwest Denver. For
more information, contact the CSHG Archives
Director. The CSHG Research Library has
access to the internet which allows members to view
online census records and other genealogical and
historical websites.
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CSHG
Executive Board Meetings
CSHG Executive Board
Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of the
month at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran
Church, 2300 South Patton Court, Denver.
CSHG members are welcome to attend.
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CSHG
is a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status under
section 501(c) (3). Donors, corporations and
foundations interested in making gifts or grants under
section 501(c) (3) may obtain a copy of the CSHG's exemption
letter from the CSHG President.
Please contribute
to CSHG.
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