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    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

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    Ancestors West

    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:
    October 15, 2024 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.

    Photos should be JPGs at high resolution and submitted separately.
     
    After writing the story, wait a few days to see if you want to edit it before submitting it.  If your story involves other family members, get their input and then send the FINAL version!
     

    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
    Celebrations, Festivals, or Holidays

    In December, we will be celebrating Ancestors West’s 50th anniversary of publication. What else can we write about related to Celebrations? A memorable milestone in our family’s history, a notable ancestor’s anniversary, birthday, or wedding? How about Festivals like the one we celebrate in Santa Barbara, where stories of the early days of Fiesta are shared? Holidays celebrated by ancestors who came from other countries—what were their traditions? Do you recall tales told by an ancestor being part of such events?

    We’d love to have your input and suggestions for future editions too.

    Thank you, and please keep on writing!

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