DSGR Program Schedule

The Library of Michigan has one of the most comprehensive collections of Michigan newspapers. Stop by and learn more about our print and electronic newspaper collections as well as learn some strategies for navigating the various online collections of digitized Michigan news publications.

Please note the new start time for our membership meetings is 12:30 pm. This will make it more convenient for in-person attendees to use the Burton Historical Collection from 2-6 pm without an appointment. This new start time will also make it easier for our virtual attendees who are not in the Eastern Time Zone.

Saturday, March 8

Expanding Your Family History Journey with Melissa Rzepczynski (DSGR Meeting Schedule)

12:30 pm

Detroit Public Library, Main - Explorer's Room & Virtual with Zoom

Family history is a fascinating journey into your family’s past. For some, the adventure has just begun, while others have been on this voyage for some time or perhaps are returning to the quest once again. Whether a beginner or a more experienced researcher, join us as we navigate the winding adventurous path and explore methods and resources to expand your family history.

Saturday, April 12

Selected Genealogical Resources for Michigan & Detroit/ BHC stacks tour with Mark Bowden (DSGR Meeting Schedule)

12:30 pm

Detroit Public Library, Main - Explorer's Room & Virtual with Zoom

This presentation focuses on some of the unique genealogical resources for Michigan and Detroit research found at the Burton Historical Collection including: Detroit Death index, burial transit permits, Wayne County coroner’s files, Roman Catholic Church records, naturalization records from Detroit Recorders Court, Michigan World War II service awards index, Michigan Korean war casualties index, and more.

BONUS: For onsite attendees, there will be a behind the scenes tour of the Burton stacks after the program!

Saturday, May 3

Pioneering Families into Wayne County, Michigan Territory (1820s/1830s) with Katherine R Willson (DSGR Meeting Schedule)

12:30 pm

Detroit Public Library, Main - Explorer's Room & Virtual with Zoom

This 1-hour presentation of two case studies of New York families who migrated to Michigan Territory and became pioneers of the pre-statehood townships of Plymouth and Romulus will focus on the methodology for locating pre-statehood records, interpreting limited clues, and resolving conflicting evidence to establish family relationships. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, and a handout will be provided.