The Immigrant Genealogical Society and Library
The Immigrant Genealogical Society (IGS) was founded in 1982 to help Americans trace their ancestors’ origins, particularly in the German speaking areas of Europe and the places in the world to which they migrated. Read our history.
Some of the ways that IGS continues to serve researchers in the Greater Los Angeles area, and worldwide are:
- Maintains the Immigrant Library in Burbank, CA which is open to the public for genealogical research.
- Publishes a monthly newsletter for IGS members.
- Offers searches of holdings for users worldwide.
- Invites members to join in the informal Second Sunday gatherings to discuss genealogical topics of interest.
- Holds periodic events and workshops to explore diverse genealogical research topics.
The Immigrant Library
Located in Burbank, CA, the Immigrant Library serves as the IGS headquarters, whose members are dedicated to researching their German-American ancestry.
Plan your visit to the library…
Research Services
Volunteers make information from resources in the Immigrant Library available to researchers worldwide, who are not able to visit the library in person.
Explore our collection and look-up services…
Follow us on Mastodon #immigrantgensoc
Read about Heritage Tours on our YouTube Channel @immigrantgensoc
Membership
Thinking of becoming a member? Your membership entitles your free use of the Immigrant Library, a monthly newsletter full of the latest highlights of news from the genealogy world, and discounted access to our remote look-up services and some events.
Being a member of IGS is being a member of a community to support you in your quest to find your German ancestors. Join other members online in our Second Sunday meetings for tips and advice, or just to chat.
Partnerships
IGS has teamed up with our partner societies to help connect German genealogical researchers worldwide.
IGS is a proud member of DAGV since 2019
IGS is a proud member of IGGP since 2018
The International German Genealogy Partnership
Read the IGGP Partner Zeitung Newsletters.
Support the Immigrant Genealogical Society and Library
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, IGS relies on the generosity of its members and donors across the country for financial and volunteer support. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation, or check out other ways that you might be able to support us.