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GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202

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Access to GFO Resources

Access to GFO Resources

Learn about the resources GFO provides for everyone and about the special benefits to members.

Click on the date below to register for the meeting time that is most convenient for you. This two-hour class is presented on the 2nd Saturday of every other month:


Learn to tap into databases from your home:

  • American Ancestors
  • Fold3
  • HeritageQuest
  • HistoryGeo
  • NewspaperArchive

Learn how to use MemberSpace to access resources:

  • Digital collections
  • Library resources-books, periodicals, and more
  • Member discounts
  • Members-only videos
  • Newspapers.com lookups
  • And more!

Join Laurel Smith via Zoom to learn how to make the best use of these resources from the comfort of your home.


If you’ve never attended, or have just been thinking about it, here is some recent feedback from those who have:

I recently stumbled upon an upcoming live session titled "Access to GFO Resources from Home" with Laurel Smith.  It so happened that the next offering was July 12, so I signed up.  This is a great introduction to the resources offered by GFO.  I had no appreciation of the scope of resources and help available through GFO.  I highly recommend this introduction to all members - it is a great overview.

Great introduction to the GFO. I had no idea!

Fabulous overview. I have never been on the GFO website before, and I am excited to explore it.

Learning about the depth of your collection, I had no idea you had so much for other states and countries!

Your resources are AWESOME!

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  • Jan

    So, thank all of you [in ORForum] again for your willingness to be there and to offer your help [find the final resting place of my ancestor]! We have a great group of people at GFO!

  • IAG

    I am so enjoying all the eBooks I am seeing... I was NOT expecting these great resources. I have about 8 I'm looking forward to reading.

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GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202
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