HPL Event:  Researching Your Asian American Genealogy

Asian Americans have been an important part of the United States for over 175 years yet have faced many obstacles to their immigration and naturalization. The silver linings that result from these challenges are a wealth of documents in government archives for those who immigrated through the mid-20th century. Recent immigrants have fewer documents, but more opportunities to speak with family members to learn about their history. This session will present an introduction to the many types of information available to researchers of Asian descent.

Join the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus as we welcome guest Speaker Grant Din.

Grant holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, an M.A. in public policy analysis from Claremont Graduate University, a B.A. in sociology with emphasis on urban studies from Yale University, and has traveled throughout the U.S., China, and Japan for his research. He has close to forty years of experience in the Bay Area non-profit sector and lives with his family in Oakland, CA.

This will be a hybrid program with viewing options both in-person and online. To register for a spot in-person click on the red "Begin Registration" button below. The meeting location for in-person will be the Susan Garwood Meeting Room at the Clayton Library Campus  - 5300 Caroline Street, Houston TX 77004.

This program is sponsored by the Clayton Library Friends.

Additional information and registration may be found on the HPL event page at: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16264917. 

Clayton Library Friends February General Meeting

This general meeting will be a hybrid meeting – held both online via Zoom and in-person at Clayton’s Garwood Meeting Room – and requires registration.

The meeting will consist of a brief business meeting followed by our guest speaker.

Program Title change to: Preserving the Greatest Generation: World War II Genealogy, The Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans

This genealogy-focused membership initiative honors, preserves, and shares the stories of America's "Greatest Generation." The program provides descendants an opportunity to connect to other families while also documenting their loved one's lived experiences for future generations. This presentation is sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War, proving that museums can play a vital role in their communities by offering genealogy.

Courtney Carr is the WWII Veterans Legacy Programs Manager at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. She is an enthusiastic public historian who holds a Master of Arts degree in Public History from Arizona State University. Courtney served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years and has extensive leadership experience in museums and nonprofit management.

Registration is required for either Zoom or in-person attendance. You do not need to be a member to attend the meeting.

To Register:
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Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.

Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.

Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.