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California Genealogical Society and Library 
events@californiaancestors.org 
510-663-1358 

When

Sunday August 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM PDT
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Sunday August 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM PDT


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Where

Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center 
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
 

 
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Research Tour at the Allen County Public Library

               Presented by the California Genealogical Society  & Library

Join CGS President, Jeffrey Vaillant for the sixth California Genealogical Society research tour to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Whether you have visited before or this is your first time, you will enjoy your  week at the best public genealogy library in the United States.
 
Jeff will provide individualized attention in Ft. Wayne to help you with your research problems. Planning meetings can be arranged by phone or in person prior to the trip.

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is the home of PERSI (PERiodical  Source  Index), searchable on
Ancestry.com or HeritageQuest.  ACPL has over 513,000 rolls of microfilm and 55,000 compiled genealogy volumes, an impressive collection of state and territorial censuses, and many other resources unique to this library.

Space is limited to fifteen participants. To ensure the minimum tour requirement of ten participants is met, a $300 deposit is required by June 28, 2013. Final payment due by July 12, 2013. Cost (airfare not included): $950, double occupancy; single add $450. Commuter (no lodging) $475.

For more information about the details of the trip, send an email to Jeffrey Vaillant - <president@californiaancestors.org>

Package includes:
• Seven days, double occupancy, at the Ft. Wayne Courtyard
• Free Shuttle service to and from airport
• Two group dinners (Monday and Saturday)
• Breakfasts included
• Library orientation and a lecture, TBA

Cancellation & Refunds: All cancellations must be made in writing. Deposit less administrative fee of $25 will be refunded if written cancellation is received before July 12, 2013. If cancellation notice is received after July 12, the $300 deposit will be forfeited and no refunds will be given.  CGS recommends purchasing trip insurance if you feel cancellation is a possibility. If the tour is cancelled due to lack of participation, all fees will be refunded.

Responsibility: The California Genealogical Society shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to property. Additionally, the CGS will not be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury caused by strikes, weather, illness, or injury caused by strikes, weather, illness, or any other cause beyond its reasonable control.