Anchorage Genealogical Society
Anchorage Genealogical Society
 

Family History Story Contest

The Anchorage Genealogical Society would like to send one of you to RootsTech in March 2025!

To be considered, all you need to do is write and submit a Family History Story of your own between two and five pages in length. The winning story will be chosen by the AGS Board of Directors along with last year’s Spring Seminar presenters, Tom and Alison Taylor. Your story can be about any family history topic - an interesting individual or branch of your family, an exciting genealogical discovery you have made, a detailed research project you completed, or some specific travel you have done to research your family - it’s up to you, as long as it relates to your family history! 

One of the Taylors’ presentations at our Spring Seminar was on “How to Write the Ten Best Stories of Your Life” and will be used as a basis for determining the winning Family History Story. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have attended the seminar to submit a story - although it may help. You can find information and pointers on writing family history stories at Tom and Alison Taylor’s web site: www.picturesandstories.com

All participants must be current or new members of the Anchorage Genealogical Society. The winner will receive roundtrip economy class airfare for one to Salt Lake City in March 2025 to attend the RootsTech 2025 conference. Also included will be paid registration at the conference and three nights’ ­­hotel stay (breakfast included!) within walking distance of the conference. The winner will be responsible for all other costs, such as meals, ground transportation, etc. The prize is non-transferable, and if the winner is unable to attend, the trip will be awarded to an alternate participant. The winner’s story will be posted on the AGS web site.

Stories should be between two and five pages in length, double-spaced in 10- or 12-point font. Story entries will need to be submitted via email to inquiries@anchoragegenealogy.org, by 11:59 PM on November 30, 2024. The winner will be determined and announced at the AGS meeting/party on December 18, 2024. RootsTech 2025 takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 6-8, 2025.

Any questions can be submitted to the AGS Board of Directors at inquiries@anchoragegenealogy.org

         
 
Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS)
 
 
The Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS) is a nonprofit organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, dedicated to all things genealogy. Genealogical research is a little more challenging in the Great Land. We are hours -- even days -- away from anywhere else, our branch of the National Archives was moved to Seattle, and many of us have come here from other states and countries, leaving our ancestral roots far behind. Even "locals" and Native Alaskans face unique hurdles in researching past generations. AGS is committed to providing a supportive, educational group for family historians and professional genealogists alike. Join us today!
 

 
 

Monthly Meetings 
 
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM (no meetings June through August). The public is always welcome and we would love to have you join us! Currently, our meetings are being held virtually via ZOOM at 6 PM.
 
Please see the "Events" tab for the most updated information about the meetings. 
 
Local Resources in Anchorage        
  • The Anchorage Genealogical Society (AGS), with monthly meetings, and a friendly, knowledgeable group of people willing to share information and technical tips on research, and to offer support to others.
  • An excellent Genealogical Section, and the Alaskan Room, on the 3rd floor of the Z. J. Loussac Library. Members may contact Gretchen Bersch at: gtbalaska@icloud.com, if interested in becoming the volunteer coordinator. Volunteers typically volunteer a few hours a week assisting library patrons with their genealogy research. Please note that ibrarians are unable to assist with genealogy beyond locating resources from their catalog.
  • A friendly LDS Family History Center. Experienced volunteers are on hand to assist with computers, microfilm/fiche and readers, and most major on-line genealogy resources. This service is available free of charge to the public. Church affiliation is not necessary. Call 907-277-8433 before you go. Open times vary depending on staffing.

IMPORTANT NOTICES
  • Effective September 7, 2017, researchers can no longer order microfilms through FamilySearch. Full digitization is not expected for another two to three years.  


Upcoming Events
10/09/2024
AGS Family History Story Contest
11/20/2024 - 6:00 pm
Monthly Genealogy Meeting
Zoom Call
12/10/2024 - 3:00 pm
Loussac Library Genealogy Workshop
Loussac Library, 3rd Floor, Raven Room