The Society of Australian Genealogists was formed in 1932 and is the oldest family history society in Australia. Their principal object is the advancement of genealogical education and this is reflected in their education program and collections.

Their library is located at 2/379 Kent Street Sydney. This is where you will find library resources, including computer systems and access to a wide range of websites.

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The collections cover both Australian and overseas (especially England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland) and include published family histories, local history, parish registers, BDM records and cemetery volumes.

The archives are located at Richmond Villa, 120 Kent Street Millers Point. This is where you will find the Manuscript and Image Collection, which is the Society’s unpublished material covering both Australia and overseas. Family history and biographical research notes, photographs, family trees, certificates and other documents are held in this collection.

You can use the online MIDAS catalogue to search the Manuscript and Image Collection and request items for viewing at Richmond Villa on Thursdays and Saturdays.

There are online catalogues to both collections and these are available to both members and non-members. Logged in members will see more information and have greater functionality for both catalogues. Some digital content on the MIDAS catalogue (including transcriptions of NSW parish registers and cemetery records) are only available to members.