Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society: Numerous events scheduled at GFO- Don't miss out!

Whats happening at GFO??

Half-Day Workshop , Sunday, June 4, 2017 _ Digging deeper into cenusu's of Scotland, Ireland, England and the US. ($)

Gen Talk, Bringing your farm ancestor to life, Saturday, June 17, 2:00PM (Free)

Its the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WW1, OPB has a 3 part series from American Experience that can be viewed online at : http://www.pbs.org/video/3000013823/ Expires 5/8/2017

Oregon Marriage Index CD Volumes 1-4 are now available! Revised!

Oregon Marriage CD volumes Good news! The Oregon Marriage Index CD volumes 1–4 have been revised. They are now in PDF format and available on a CD, a USB drive, or as an electronic file by email. Volume 1 covers 1925-1929, Volume 2 covers 1930-1934, Volume 3. covers 1935-1939, and Volume 4 covers 1940-1945. Any or all of the four volumes may be acquired through the following: • Order at GFO library from the receptionist; or • Order with a check payable to GFO and send to: GFO – Oregon Marriages 2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B-18 Portland, OR 97202-1061 Each volume is $10.00, please specify CD/USB/Email, and add $2 for shipping each CD or USB. If you would like more information or want to pay with PayPal, please send an email to research@gfo.org.

for more information on events, lectures and library news , visit the GFO website and Calendar at:
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2024 Program Schedule

January 6, 2024 - America's Extension Service - Resources for Genealogy - Georga Foster
February - Original Courthouse History Forums- Members are encouraged to attend.
March - Darrelll Jabin - Oregons Traveling Historian- March 23, 2024
June 10, 2024 - Hood River Museum Meetup - 1:00pm
July/August - Summer Break
September 14, 2024 - Solutions To Geneaogical Research In Todays Economy
October 5, 2024 - Thomas MacEntee LIVE
Nov. 9, 2024 - FamilySearch Workshop -LDS LIbrary
December- No Program- Merry Christmas

Pioneers of The West

Header Photo: Helen Lundeberg created this painting while employed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a New Deal program that employed artists during the Great Depression. Like other WPA artists, Lundeberg depicted a hopeful view of the United States during a time of turmoil and uncertainty by showing a dreamlike image of western expansion. The group of pioneers, with their backs to the viewer, follows an ox-drawn wagon into a valley. The monumental figures appear strong and assured in their forward progress. Rising mountains melt into the sun. Lundeberg's style of mixing fantastic images with reality is evident in the background: The pink, rolling mountains blend into the orange, pink, and bluish haze of the sky; it is difficult to determine where the mountains end and the sky begins. The careful use of space and dreamlike elements in Pioneers of the West is representative of Lundeberg's postsurrealist style. This movement, derived from surrealism, purposely combined fantasy with reality and was predominantly found on the West Coast. (Helen Lundeberg, Pioneers of the West, 1934, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the General Services Administration, 1985.8.27) GSA: Information and images created or owned by the GSA unless otherwise indicated, are considered in the public domain. They may be distributed or copied as permitted by applicable law.