African American Gateway - Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center

The Genealogy Center's collection of African American records and resources, as well as online data, is among the best in the country. Rated among the top 100 African American genealogy websites, the Center's "African American Gateway," lists the collection's extensive print resources as well as thousands of relevant websites.

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American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, Lodi Chapter

This is an an international organization dedicated to the discovery, collection, preservation, and dissemination of information related to the history, cultural heritage and genealogy of Germanic settlers in the Russian Empire and their descendants.

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California Japantowns: Lodi

The City of Lodi has one of the largest remaining collections of historic Japantown structures in California, other than the large and still active Japantowns in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose.

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Chicano Research Center of Stockton

An interactive bilingual library with over 10,000 pieces of historical literature and fiction. Located at 415 E. Main Street in Stockton, the center includes a museum and an oral history project specific to Mexican-American Chicano history. For hours and help with research, contact the center at 209-851-1928.

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Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton

Established in 1924 and revitalized in 2009, the Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton maintains the Museum of Chinese in Stockton and the Chinese Cemetery, hosts special events, and operates a Chinese language school. It is located in the Confucius Church at 212 E. Lafayette Street.

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Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-65

Eligibility for membership in the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861–65 is based on the requirements formerly established by the Grand Army of the Republic and is limited to daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters of any generation through lineal descent only. Their resources page provides helpful links and information about researching Civil War ancestors.

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Denshō Digital Repository: Stockton El Joaquin

Denshō is an organization dedicated to preserving the history and memories of the World War II incarceration of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Their archives include a collection of the "Stockton El Joaquin," the newspaper of the Stockton Assembly Center.

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Denshō Encyclopedia: Stockton Assembly Center

Denshō preserves the history and memories of the World War II incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry. The site includes extensive historical information on the Stockton Assembly Center, which was one of 15 temporary detention centers across the U.S.

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E Clampus Vitus, Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13

This is a fraternal organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the heritage of the American West, especially the history of the Mother Lode and gold mining regions of the area. The City of Stockton played a major role in the California gold rush. The site also provides links to numerous other historical societies.

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National Daughters of American Colonists, California Chapter

The NSDAC is a lineage society with a focused on honoring and commemorating the men, women, and children of the first English colony in North America in 1587 and the founding of the original thirteen colonies, which became the United States of America. Membership is open to women over 18 years of age who are descended from colonial ancestors residing in one of the American colonies before July 4, 1776.

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National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, El Toyon Chapter

Membership is open to women 18 years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a Revolutionary War patriot. The organization promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism, and maintains a repository of genealogical and historical information.

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Pacific Italian Alliance

This organization focuses on heritage of the many Italian families who have made their home in the Northern San Joaquin Valley of California, and helps to preserve Italian culture. The website provides links to some historical resources and national associations.

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Sacramento German Genealogical Society

Founded in 1983, the Sacramento German Genealogy Society is known as a major organizations in its field. It promotes the search for family histories of members with a German heritage and provides education resources for those seeking to learn about methods of researching their German ancestry. They seek to increase public understanding of culture and history of ancestors who lived in German-speaking areas of Europe.

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Sons of the American Revolution, Delta Chapter

The Delta Chapter is the California Chapter of the National lineal organization, Sons of the American Revolution. Membership is open to men 18 year of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a Revolutionary War patriot. The organization focuses on history, education, and patriotism.

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