Haven’t taken that first step in getting your research organized? Member Jacquie Beveridge suggests Drew Smith’s new book, Organize Your Genealogy may be just what you need! It’s available for $12.99 on Kindle, or $18.99 (27% discount) in paperback from Amazon or Family Tree. Read more including an excerpt HERE

Member Karen Childs shares a link to a 1700’s Colonial American Newspaper Collection from GenealogyBank.com.  View the list HERE.

TELL YOUR STORY
Space is still available to share your family history story on the radio! Member Sally Daugherty will be scheduling recording dates for those interested in being part of a radio show to be broadcast on local station KXCR. For more information and how to sign up, click HERE.

SUMMER GENEALOGY FEST  – JULY 30 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
A BIG event hosted by the Genealogical Council of Oregon!  Speakers include Thomas Jones, John Coletta and more.  Held at Lane Community College in Eugene.  More info HERE.

SGS MEETING UPDATES
The July 20th SGS meeting presentation will feature Kevin Mittge on The Oregon Trail.