Michigan Genealogical Council collection
Content Description
Most of the material in this collection was generated during the MGC's 1992 seminar. It includes one spiral-bound syllabus and two cases containing 20 audio cassette tapes of presentations. The syllabus is a compilation of presentation handouts, a conference schedule, speaker biographies, a directory of local societies, and a list of registrants, including surnames the registrants were researching. There is also a directory of MGC member institutions and their publications as of 1994.
Dates
- Creation: 1992
Biographical / Historical
The Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) is comprised of genealogy societies and institutions around the state of Michigan. The purpose of the council is to coordinate and promote genealogical activities of its members as well as to advocate for the preservation of Michigan records of value to genealogists. Members of the council share information about regular events and speakers and participate in projects such as records indexing and pioneer settler certificates. MGC regularly hosts educational opportunities such as its annual statewide seminar.
Full Extent
.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) is comprised of genealogy societies and institutions around the state of Michigan. This collection contains a directory of member societies and their publications as of 1994. In October 1992, MGC hosted its annual seminar in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes a syllabus and audio cassettes with recordings of presentations given at that seminar. That year the theme was "The Great Crossing to the New World," and the presentations centered around immigration from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands, as well as migration to Michigan from New England and New York.
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copies are available of the 1992 seminar presentation recordings. Please request access from staff.
Condition Description
Good.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Michigan Genealogical Council collection;
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jamie Wasilchenko
- Date
- October 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org