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Reyes Family Los Angeles 1890

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The United States.
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Family of Isidro Reyes, grandson of Juan Francisco Reyes, ca 1880. Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection, UCLA Library Special Collections.

research

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in Burbank. Collections include regional, state, national, and international books, family histories, documents, and archives.

education

Each month, SCGS hosts opportunities like Webinars, Lunch & Learn, Genealogy Garage, and much more. Courses and topics are for family historians of all levels, from Genealogy 101 to genetic genealogy.

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Join one of SCGS's many Special-Interest Groups to meet like-minded people, learn about shared ethnicities, explore research techniques, discuss the latest tools, participate in discussions, and enjoy guest lectures. 

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Upcoming Events

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  • SAR Workshop
    SAR Workshop
    SAR Workshop
    Sat, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Mark Cross helps attendees with Sons of the American Revolution applications at the SCGS Library on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • DAR Application Workshop
    DAR Application Workshop
    DAR Application Workshop
    Sat, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Kathy Holland guides attendees through the application process for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday, April 27.
  • British & Irish Groups: "Irish Records"
    British & Irish Groups: "Irish Records"
    British & Irish Groups: "Irish Records"
    Sun, Apr 28
    Apr 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Webinar
    Apr 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Webinar
    Irish family history expert Sheila Benedict explores "Irish Records" in this can't-miss webinar for anyone researching Irish ancestors.
  • French-Canadian Research Team
    French-Canadian Research Team
    Multiple Dates
    French-Canadian Research Team
    Wed, May 01
    May 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    May 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Stop by the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank every Wednesday for family history help from the French-Canadian Research Team.
  • GSHA-SC: Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon"
    GSHA-SC: Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon"
    GSHA-SC: Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon"
    Sat, May 04
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank & Online, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank & Online, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Join SCGS's GSHA-SC group on May 4 for a fascinating lecture by Lenny Trujillo, "The Birth of a Family Icon."
  • Writers Group
    Writers Group
    Writers Group
    Sun, May 12
    May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Class
    May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Class
    Join SCGS's Writers Group Online for a fun gathering of people who like to write about their ancestors!
  • Diane L. Richard: "Digital Library on American Slavery"
    Diane L. Richard: "Digital Library on American Slavery"
    Diane L. Richard: "Digital Library on American Slavery"
    Wed, May 15
    May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    May 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
    Virtual Event
    SCGS's Webinar series hosts Diane L. Richard, presenting "Digital Library on American Slavery and Related Projects from Across the South."
  • Italian Museum Tour
    Italian Museum Tour
    Italian Museum Tour
    Sat, May 18
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 644 N. Main St. Los Angeles 90012
    May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
    Los Angeles, 644 N. Main St. Los Angeles 90012
    Join the SCGS Italian Interest Group for a docent-led tour of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m., followed by a no-host lunch and/or wine tasting at Maddalena Restaurant at the historic San Antonio Winery in downtown LA.
  • Hispanic Tuesdays
    Hispanic Tuesdays
    Multiple Dates
    Hispanic Tuesdays
    Tue, May 21
    May 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    May 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
    Burbank, 411 Irving Dr, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Visit the SCGS Library on the third Tuesday of every month for Hispanic Tuesdays, where you can get family research help from genealogist Leonard Trujillo.

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