The Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS) is a genealogy and history society for the State of Louisiana headquartered in Baton Rouge.[1][2]
| Formation | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Founders | King Hunt Morris Charlton |
| Type | Historical society |
| Purpose | Family history, genealogy, kinship and descent |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060 |
| Location | |
Area served | Louisiana |
| Products | The Louisiana Genealogical Register certificate in genealogy |
| Services | Genealogical records Historical records |
Membership | 100+ |
| Website | www |
Mission edit
LGHS was founded in 1953 to collect, preserve, and make available genealogical and historical materials; to assist its members in tracing their ancestry; to ascertain the location of public and private records, that they may be made available to students of genealogy and history; and to aid in investigations of this nature.[3][4][5]
Today, LGHS continues to devote its energy and resources to these purposes through seminars, on-going programs, publications, and special projects.LGHS holds meetings at the Louisiana State Archives Building and regional public libraries. It sponsors a spring and a fall seminar each year in Baton Rouge.[6][7]
Publications edit
Since 1954, LGHS has published The Louisiana Genealogical Register – an eclectic collection of Louisiana records, historical and genealogical articles, queries, announcements, and "how to" advice, which is free to members.[8][9] Out-of-state individuals and more than 100 libraries subscribe to the journal. Over the years, LGHS has also published a variety of other materials, including books Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812 and Be It Known and Remembered Bible Records.[10][11] The Society has also compiled a subject index for prior journals.[12][13]
References edit
- ^ "Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Ouachita Parish Genealogy Related Societies: Statewide Societies". Quachita Parish History. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Louisiana Family History Societies". Family Tree Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "Louisiana Genealogists – Family History Research". Trace Your Past. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Genealogy Societies". East Baton Rouge Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "LOUISIANA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES". VICKSBURG GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "Genealogical Resources: Louisiana Collection Sources". Earl K Long Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ Pierson, Marion (1963). Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. ISBN 0806349123.
- ^ "Be it known and remembered Bible records". Family Search. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. 1992. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "Publications of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The Louisiana Genealogical Register". Glenview Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.