The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated solely to the cause of genealogy. This organization is governed by these purposes:
- To collect, preserve and make available genealogical documents and records;
- To encourage an interest in genealogy and to sponsor educational programs for its development;
- To promote the Shreveport/Bossier City area as having significant resources for genealogical-historical research;
- To compile and publish a quarterly publication, The Genie, composed of records of genealogical and historical importance, helpful research information, and ancestral queries. This document is sent to each member and subscribing institution by email as a pdf document.