Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan

Mailing Address

PGSM
PO Box 85987
Westland, MI 48185-6087 USA
Preserving Our Past For the Future

 
 
December 7th PGSM Event
"Historical Tour of Grand Rapids Polonia"
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Trip includes: 

Guided Tour of St. Isidore Catholic Church

Lunch at the Polish National Aid Society’s Jackson Street Hall

A Guided Tour of Holy Cross Cemetery

Shopping at the downtown Christkindl Markt

 

More details are available here.


 
Become a Member of PGSM!

 

BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS

  • The Polish Eaglet, a journal which contains in-depth articles about Polish genealogy, research techniques, and family histories, published three times a year
  • News from the Nest, a newsletter which includes genealogical news, research tips, and other related articles, published three times a year
  • Access and emailed invitations to all virtual meetings, which feature a variety of genealogical topics and are presented by local, national, and international experts
  • Emailed invitation to the annual seminar 
  • A secure database that includes tutorials, databases of genealogy records, bilingual genealogy forms, and past issues of publications
  • Research services 

 

FEATURES AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE

  • Access to some virtual meetings
  • An annual seminar which includes sessions on genealogical topics 
  • A calendar of events
  • Databases of genealogy information
  • Lists of various links that are useful to researchers
  • An online store


PGSM Old Photo Collection
The following link will take you to recently scanned photos given to PGSM.
 
The photos include images from a great destruction due to a fire or storm, houses, blocks, and country settings, wedding parties and the newly married couples, boys and girls making their first communion, class photos, etc.
 
Take a look and see if you can help identify any of the people or provide any information on any of the photos! 


Gift-Giving Idea!
Need a great gift idea? What about a gift membership to PGSM? Memberships are $25.00 per year with electronic copies of the Polish Eaglet or $35.00 with hard copies. To purchase a gift membership, go to “Join/Renew,” print the membership application, fill it in with the recipient’s information, write “Gift” on it, and mail it with your check to PGSM, P.O. Box 85987, Westland, MI 48185-6087. PGSM will mail a gift certificate to the recipient. 

 

Stories and Ideas
Do you have ideas for subjects you would like to see in future publications? Do you have a story to tell about your ancestors or another genealogical topic? Please email your ideas and stories to the editorial staff of the Polish Eaglet at pgsm.eagleteditor@gmail.com. 

 

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