Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society: August 2017

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society

Genealogy Jamboree

October 21, 2017

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

10 – 4

For anyone interested in getting started in family history or experienced researchers.

The Jamboree takes place in the downstairs conference room starting at 10:00 am.

We will have special guests for the day from the Genealogical Forum Of Oregon, OrGenWeb, Daughters of The American Revolution, and a special guest from the upcoming Founders of Champoeg - Birth of Oregon Celebration.

We have great door prizes!

HP Envy Printer

Seagate Portable 1tb Backup Plus

SanDisk 32 GB Cruzer Flash Stick

2 Free 1 year memberships to CGGS

-2 outstanding books-

Organize Your Genealogy by Drew Smith

Guide to FamilySearch by Dana McCullough

There will be members available to answer your questions and offer suggestions for your research.

A no-host light buffet lunch will be served in the Basalt Cafe

Genealogy is a great hobby for any age and

theres no time like now to preserve your family history.

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

~ Marcus Garvey

Questions?

Georga Foster at 541 ..296 .2882 or Diane Barkheimer at 509 493 3775

https://gorgegen.blogspot.com/

http://community.gorge.net/genealogy/

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.

Genealogy Jamboree 2017

Sept. Meeting and Program