The primary aims of the organization were to coordinate conferences, to develop standards for genealogical research, to assist records preservation efforts, and to allow for better communication among genealogists. The consensus reached at the meeting of the group in San Diego was that these aims have been achieved and the group has served its purpose. However, one of the most important efforts of the GCC has been the GCC-NARA Gift Fund, which will continue as the Malcolm H. Stern NARA Gift Fund. D.C. These microform copies, produced without government funding, are then distributed to the 13 National Archives Regional Archives for use by researchers. Family History Center in the world.
Additional projects are in the works.
The FGS administers the Malcolm H. Stern NARA Gift Fund. Additionally, the FGS NARA Filming Committee will continue to take suggestions for items to be microfilmed. Ideas are solicited from anyone interested in genealogy. The aim is to find material at the National Archives, or its Branches, of major interest to genealogists. Copyright 2001 Federation of Genealogical Societies .