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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

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon

Discover Your Heritage
photo of Historic Columbian Cemetery Books

Historic Columbian Cemetery Books

The Genealogical Forum of Oregon (GFO) Research Library is open four days a week!

See our Operating Hours on our locations page.


Learn more about your family history at the Genealogical Forum of Oregon.

With the largest genealogical library in the Pacific Northwest, we offer access to more than 60,000 holdings with records from around the globe and to many popular subscription genealogy websites.  Our website offers a host of resources including indexes, records, and links, a robust calendar of educational opportunities, our library catalog, and members-only access to even more!

The GFO Mission:

"To inspire and empower every person to discover and engage with their family history."


The Genealogical Forum of Oregon endeavors to make our commitment to diversity more apparent and to seek opportunities to support equity and inclusion. 


1950 U.S. Census record form showing detailed demographic information.

Sample 1950 Population Census

Discover our Resources

We're the largest genealogical library in the Pacific Northwest!

Discover the resources we have to help you in your research.  We have an extensive research library, indexes, and digital archive.

Burial cards
Year In Review

You helped us make a huge impact this year.

We exist to raise awareness for our cause and bring change to the lives of those we serve in our community.

  • Volunteer Hours

    9,989

  • Dollars Raised

    $35,853

  • Files Downloaded

    3,489

  • Web Pages Viewed

    135,612

Vintage family records

Family Bible Records

Our Research Library

We offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of those affected by our cause.

We help them and their families by providing programs, information and resources to assist in their journey. We also help by raising awareness through public outreach and media.

Genealogical Forum of Oregon
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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