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Board Meetings | | The AAGSNC Board of Directors' Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of each month except July and August (immediately following the General Meeting) at the Oakland Public Library, Dimond Branch. Members are welcome to attend. |
| The Organizing Members| The African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) was founded in March 1996 under the leadership of Kathryn Burgess Smith. The organizing members were Charlesetta Braggs-Ford, Jeanette Braxton-Secret, Charles T. Brown, Rayford Bullock, Electra Kimble Price, and Ranie George Smith. The organizers had a strong desire to preserve and promote the study of records of a genealogical and historical nature relating to African American ancestry. AAGSNC, a nonprofit organization, was incorporated in the state of California on November 4, 1998. AAGSNC is a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. |
About the Organizers| Jeanette Braxton-Secret | Jeanette Braxton-Secret is also a founding member of the National Organization for the Descendants of African American Union Soldiers/Sailors and Their White Officers. She is author of the books, "Guide to Tracing Your African Ameripean Civil War Ancestors" and "Iverson Granderson, First Class ‘Colored’ Boy, Union Navy (1863-1865)."
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| Electra Kimble Price | | This Oakland Tribune article highlights the career and genealogical pursuits of Electra Kimble Price, Family Historian. |
Objectives To promote interest in genealogy, biography, and related history of African Americans. To supplement and enrich the education of African Americans through the collection, preservation and maintenance of African American genealogical materials. To promote the accumulation and preservation of African American genealogical and related historical material and make such material available to all. To promote and maintain ethical standards in genealogical research and publications. |
Programs| AAGSNC holds monthly meetings that include guest speakers, workshops and seminars. These meetings provide an excellent opportunity to network with members and others interested in genealogical research. Members can attend regularly scheduled trips to the local Family History Center and receive assistance with their research projects. AAGSNC sponsors organized research trips to archives, special events and events with other historical and genealogical organizations. |
Journal| The AAGSNC quarterly journal, "The Baobab Tree," available to members only, includes tips for beginners, how-to articles, bibliographies, members’ success stories and many other valuable entries. |
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General Meetings | | Who can attend: | | AAGSNC meetings are open to the public. | | | | Frequency: | | Meetings are held the third Saturday of each month except July and August. | | | | Time: | | 1:30 pm. until 4:00 pm. | | | | Place: | Oakland Public Library
Dimond Branch
3565 Fruitvale Ave
Oakland, CA 94602-2398 |
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