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Statement of Purpose The Rhode Island Genealogical Society
actively works to:
- Unite Genealogists, Historians, Archivists, and others professing an interest in or concern for, the science of investigating and accurately recording the descent of persons/families from ancestors.
- Encourage ethical standards in genealogical practices.
- Take appropriate action leading to the proper preservation of invaluable and irreplaceable genealogical records.
- Take necessary steps to insure professional access to the appropriate records wherever they may be located.
- Conduct seminars and workshops to improve the competencies of workers in the field of genealogy.
- Foster research and the publication of findings expanding the genealogical fields of knowledge, especially in the area of Rhode Island genealogy.
- Assist those seeking to enter the genealogical areas of knowledge to the end that proper records, attitudes, and incentives be fostered.
- Encourage the development of libraries and the acquisition of library materials essential to sound genealogical practices.
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