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Home: This page reflects the history and purpose of SPGS along with a navigation of the website.
Meeting: To find current information about SPGS meeting along with surrounding meetings of interest. Check back often to get the latest meeting information.
Newsletters: An archival of past SPGS newsletters. Current SPGS members are mailed the newest newsletter. Join SPGS now so you can get the latest SPGS newsletter.
Publications: A listing of SPGS publications past and present with the newest order form for ordering SPGS publications. If a price is N/A on the list we are currently out of print of that publication. Check back later to see if additional books have been produced.
Officer: A listing of SPGS officers for the current year who are giving of their time and energy for this organization.
Membership: Please join our organization. Complete the Membership Application and mail your dues to SPGS to enjoy the benefits of SPGS membership. If you are a SPGS member this is your page. For the latest projects, forms and benefits as a SPGS member this is your home page. Thank you for your membership and if your not a member look what you are missing.
Research: A list of research material and books found at the Mahon building of the Lubbock Public Library. This listing is not a complete listing but a ground work of material to help you plan your next research trip to the Mahon Library. Visit here for any online information of Lubbock County provided by SPGS.
Links: Links to other website which SPGS have found beneficial.
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This page was last updated on Monday, June 22, 2009 |
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Welcome to the home page for the South Plains Genealogical Society, Inc. of Lubbock, Texas. History: South Plains Genealogical Society (SPGS) began on April 8, 1961 when the Nancy Anderson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a workshop at the old YMCA building on Broadway and realized the interest in genealogical research. Members and other people lent their time and books to help others to begin tracing their family trees and the first regular meeting of SPGS was held on May 19 at the Lubbock City Library. By November of the same year there were 126 charter members. With the help of donations and dues, SPGS began a collection of data for genealogists and by December of 1961 SPGS was given a bookcase in the Lubbock City Library. In the years that have followed, the collection has grown to include thousands of books and an extensive microfilm and compact disk collection. October 1990, SPGS became a nonprofit corporation. Purpose: The SPGS purpose is to provide the public with education and information related to family genealogies and local, regional, and state history. Its primary activity is to assist the City of Lubbock in the support and operation of the genealogy section at the Mahon Building of the Lubbock Public Library. SPGS provides a knowledgeable group of volunteers who staff the library’s genealogy section on an organized and continuing basis. These volunteers advise the general public on matters related to genealogy and local history. In addition, the SPGS makes numerous gifts of genealogy materials such as books, periodicals, microfilm, and CD’s to the Mahon Library on a continuing basis. All of these gifts and services are made available to the general public without regard to library users’ association with SPGS. SPGS is also involved in the publishing of regional articles and books of interest to genealogists with the proceeds of the sale benefiting the genealogy department at Mahon Library. A newsletter is sent to regular members, prospective members, genealogy societies and libraries in the months of September - November and January - May. SPGS membership conducts virtually all of the activities of the SPGS organization on a strictly volunteer bases without anyone receiving monetary compensation for their work. Meetings: SPGS provides informative monthly programs on the second Saturday of each month except for the summer months of June, July, and August, typically held at the Mahon Library. Outside speakers are also brought in on occasion for day long educational seminars. Check the meeting schedule for current meetings, programs, places, cost, and times.
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South Plains Genealogical Society, Inc P.O. Box 6607 Lubbock, Texas 79493-6607 806 775-3106 Email: TXSPGS@hotmail.com |
