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VGS Journals

The VGS Journal is published 4 times a year - Sep, Dec, Mar and Jun. Each society member receives 4 free issues each year. The Journal is in a two column format on 11 X 17 paper, folded, saddle stitched and trimmed.  It is also available in digital format for delivery by email, for those wishing to help us save on printing and mailing costs.

Back Issues for Purchase

Back Issues of our VGS Journals (previous 2 years - only) are available for $2.50 plus postage of $1.25 in Canada and $2.50 (Canadian dollars) elsewhere. Selected articles (scanned or photocopied) from the journal are available for $2.00 (Canadian) each.
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VGS Journal Index

Download the following index files to our past journal issues by clicking on the links below.

Open these downloaded files on your computer, and use the instructions below to search each file for subjects, titles and authors of interest to your family research,

Volumes 1 - 15
(download in PDF file format)

A - Dun     Dup - Our     P - Z    

Codes Used - Type of Article
A - Article in the Journal
BR - Book Review
EV - Events, synopsis of
EX - Extracts from newspapers, etc.
ON - One Name Groups/Reunions
Q - Queries
R - Resources, Addresses
T - Talks at our General Meetings
When ordering specific articles please state Index Entry, Volume, Code and Page number.

Volumes 16 - 30
Indexed by Pat Rosson
(download in text or Excel format)

Text File - Volumes 16 - 30 -
To Search: use Ctrl+F

Excel File - Volumes 16 - 30 -
To Search: use Ctrl+F or Edit - Find

When ordering specific articles please state Subject, Author, Volume and Number, Date and Page number.


Contribute to Future VGS Journals

Criteria for Publication - The Journal welcomes articles in any format. Articles must be clear, concise, and correct, and above all, be of interest to our members. Preference will be given to articles that best further genealogical research. Previous published material must be accompanied by written permission from the originator and/or the copyright owner. Publication of any article will be at the discretion of the Editor.

Connecting – New column in the VGS Journal. - The objective of the column is to connect people who are interested in the history of the same family or individual. Members may submit up to 4 items per year free of charge, non-members may submit items at a charge of $10 each. Members may submit a 5th or more items per year at a charge of $10 each. Items should be no more than 75 words in length, and are subject to editing. They should include surnames and given names, dates or time period, and locations. Mail items to Connecting, Victoria Genealogical Society Journal, Box 43021, Victoria North P.O., Victoria, BC, V8X 3G2.

Deadline for Articles - Six weeks before the month of publication.

Advertisements in the Journal - 1/4 page: $25.00 per issue. Business Card: $5.00 per issue, (available to members only).

Submit to: Journal Editor,
Victoria Genealogical Society
PO Box 43021
Victoria North P.O.
Victoria BC Canada V8X 3G2


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