About Us
The South Dakota Genealogical Society (SDGS) is a state-wide organization made up of genealogists from all areas of South Dakota and across the country. Individual genealogists and local societies are welcome to become members.
Purpose
- Promote interest in genealogy.
- Encourage, educate, and instruct members in the practice of genealogical research.
- Improve genealogical standards.
- Stress accuracy through careful documentation.
- Locate, preserve and index public and private genealogical records and ensure availability to members and the general public.
2007-2008 Officers
- President: Jacque McDonnell
- Past President: Virginia Hanson
- Vice President: Phyllis Knutson
- Recording Secretary: Marilyn Heesch
- Corresponding Secretary: Linda Lowe
- Treasurer: Richard Phillips
- Affiliate Coordinator: Anna Duncan
- Quarterly Editor: Joan Shurtliff
- Quarterly Publisher: Roy Wheeler
Gifts and donations:
SDGS will accept gifts of books, manuscripts, photographs and maps. All items will be accepted and acknowledged in the SDGS Quarterly. Items will be kept at the South Dakota State Archives in Pierre.
Information:
All requests for further information should be sent to SDGS, Box 1101, Pierre SD 57501. Please enclose a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, as this is a not-for-profit organization.
