Upcoming
Meeting Dates
Come and join the society for our Annual Meeting & Desserts on April 3rd. Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W 6
th Street, Sioux Falls, SD.
Keynote Speaker: Arley Fadness
A retired draftsman, clergy, active history enthusiast and author Arley Fadness will be the keynote speaker.
Mr. Fadness has authored several books, Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang in the Northern Plains, and his most recent book, The Ku Kluz Klan in South Dakota, which will be the topic of his presentation. In the 1920s,
a reborn Ku Klux Klan slithered into South Dakota. Bold at times, the group intimidated citizens in every county. KKK anti-Catholic sentiment resulted in the murder of Father Arthur Belknap of Lead. Author Arley Fadness follows the
Klan’s trail throughout the Mount Rushmore State. Ryan Tucker, an SVGS member, will also comment on researching his Ku Kluz Klan family member featured in The Ku Klux Klan in South Dakota.
Agenda
5:30 pm – Library Open House
6:15 pm – Desserts and Social Time
7:00 pm – Business Meeting and
Installation of Officers
7:15 pm – Keynote Speaker – Arley Fadness
Sponsored by: South Dakota Humanities Council.
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You are also welcome to share ideas, ask questions or share in our discussion items! You do NOT need to be a SVGS member to participate in our Facebook page.
New Contact Info
SVGS has a new email and new phone number:
info@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org
and
605-991-0256
Benefits of our membership
1.
Pathfinder Newsletter
This 3 times a year publication comes to each member via email or postal mail. It is jam packed with updates, member info and national genealogy news.
2.
9 Meetings a year
Most of these speakers provide handouts shared with members only. We provide a variety of topics for our meetings and the information is posted on our website for members only.
3.
Resources galore
Our library, open to all, contains a vast array of research materials such as atlases, family history books, old city directories, obituaries and other society newsletters.
4.
Collaboration with colleagues
Many of our members help one another for free when a brick wall seems impossible in research. You will meet up with folks who understand your genealogy research interest.
5.
Sharing of resources
Our members often share notices of area meetings, state conferences, national conventions, interesting resources and research tips during our meetings.
6.
Research Help
Research help is available. We have several people who can help you with your genealogical research, whether is is getting started or answering a specific question .You may post a question in our Facebook page OR email research@siouxvalleygenealogicalsociety.org for personal assistance.
Sioux Valley Genealogical Society
Serving southeast South Dakota, southwest Minnesota
and northwest Iowa
200 W. 6th St.
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls, SD, USA 57104
605-991-0275
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit agency.
Our research library is usually open in the afternoons.
Best to call ahead to make sure. It is staffed by volunteers.
Research fees may apply – donations accepted.
