Dear [Society Member],

We are excited to announce that the Colorado Council has joined the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project to help index the 1940 U.S. Federal Census and make it fully searchable online. We will be focusing on Colorado state records, where our interest and expertise will be of the most assistance.

Go to www.the1940census.com/society and register to participate with our society. Simply select Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies on the profile screen when creating your account. Every new person signed up under our society gets us closer to milestones that qualify us for incentives provided by the sponsors of the project, so sign up today!

Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to the impact this resource will have for researchers of our area and so many others.

Happy Indexing!

[Society Leader or Society Name]

About the 1940 Census Community Project

On April 2, 2012 images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be released for the first time. Unlike previous census years, images of this census will be made available as free digital images.

Upon its release, the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project, a joint initiative between Archives.com, FamilySearch, findmypast.com, and other leading genealogy societies and organizations, will coordinate efforts to provide quick access to these digital images and immediately start indexing these records to make them searchable online with free and open access.

Interest in the 1940 U.S. Census is both significant and sentimental because it documents what is often referred to as “The Greatest Generation” of U.S. citizens. As a group, these are individuals who
	•	Survived the Great Depression
	•	Fought in the Second World War
	•	Innovated technology (TV, microwave)

There are many people still alive today who will be able to find themselves in the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Others will be able to readily connect with relatives they knew personally or through family stories. Imagine the great resource this will be to current or future society members!