Society Publications
The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society regularly produces two publications.
Tree Tips
Our monthly membership newsletter has articles, columns, and helpful information about Society activities. It previews the topic and speaker for each month’s membership meeting and includes a calendar of events. Current and past issues are available to members and non-members.
Subscriptions to Ancestors West are a benefit of Society membership, however digital copies are available to anyone. Past issues are available in print to read or purchase at our Sahyun Genealogical Library.
Current Issue
Ancestors West Article Deadline:
August 1, 2025 for Fall issue
As a reminder, Ancestors West writing and submission guidelines, including the preferred format for your stories and photos, are on the inside back cover of every Ancestors West edition.
Your submission in a Microsoft Word document can be from 500 to 2,500 words.
PDFs or files containing hyperlinks (e.g., Google Docs, websites, etc.) cannot be used.
Please send your stories to: Charmien Carrier
Each issue we give you a suggested theme, although we welcome any family story about genealogy you wish to share. We also have ongoing columns about heirlooms and obsolete items. Sometimes, a photo and caption will do.
The theme for the Fall issue is
Ancestors' Schooling and Education
We would love to have your stories to publish in our next issue.
Let us know if you have input and suggestions for future editions too.
Thank you, and please keep on writing!
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