The Draft and the Selective Service System
Zoom presentation with Michael L. Strauss, AG
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 7 p.m. ET
Free to all
Third Thursday Webinar Recordings – Member Access
Finding Vital Records for Eastern European Ancestors
Justin K. Houser
Available until October 14, 2024
The “Push” and the “Pull”: Decision-Making of the 19th Century Emigrant
Jill Morelli, CG, CGL
Available until August 17, 2024
View the recorded presentation
GSP member benefit: Access to the Pennsylvania Newspaper Collection on NewspaperArchive! Log into the GSP website and go to GSP NewspaperArchive or click on the image at left. Join GSP
Visit GSP
Visit the FamilySearch Affiliate Library at GSP to view FamilySearch collections not viewable at home. Admission to the FamilySearch room is free.
Visit the GSP Library – free for GSP members and open to the public with a $5 admission fee.
Appointments are required: info@genpa.org or 267-686-2296. Please make an appointment at least one week in advance.
Become a GSP Member ~ Donate to GSP
The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP) is a non-profit educational institution located at 2100 Byberry Road, Suite 111, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116. Founded in 1892, GSP is one of the earliest genealogical societies founded in the United States. Our mission is to provide leadership and support in promoting genealogy through education, preservation, and access to Pennsylvania-related genealogical information. GSP is committed to preserving and publishing primary source records and to helping people to search for their ancestors.
Library Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Appointments required: info@genpa.org
Please make an appointment at least one week in advance. The GSP library is primarily run by volunteers.
An appointment to access locked records on FamilySearch, however, may be made within 24 hours.
