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Membership
Basic Membership
Full membership in the Blaisdell Family National Association. Includes a subscription to the Blaisdell Papers, published biannually each June and December — the fifth oldest continuously published family journal in the United States.
- ✓Two issues of the Blaisdell Papers per year
- ✓Access to BFNA genealogical resources
- ✓Voting rights at Grand Reunions
- ✓Member pricing on back issues and special publications
Membership
Gift Membership
Give the gift of family heritage. A gift membership is the perfect present for any Blaisdell descendant — a meaningful connection to nearly four centuries of family history, delivered twice a year through the Blaisdell Papers.
- ✓Two issues of the Blaisdell Papers per year
- ✓Sent directly to the recipient
- ✓Gift card enclosed on request
- ✓Ideal for birthdays, holidays, and reunions
Book
The Angel Gabriel
The story of the ship Angel Gabriel, which carried Ralf Bleasdale and other Blaisdell ancestors to the shores of Maine in 1635 — only to be destroyed in a hurricane days after arrival. A compelling piece of Blaisdell family history.
- ✓Full account of the 1635 voyage
- ✓Historical context of early New England settlement
- ✓Blaisdell family connections and genealogy
- ✓Illustrated with period artwork
Archive
Back Issues DVD
A complete digital archive of the Blaisdell Papers from 1935 to 2015 — 80 years of family history, genealogical research, reunion records, and member stories on a single DVD. An invaluable resource for any serious Blaisdell researcher.
- ✓All issues of the Blaisdell Papers, 1935–2015
- ✓Searchable PDF format
- ✓Genealogical records and family trees
- ✓Reunion photographs and historical articles
Publication
The Blaisdell Papers
The Blaisdell Papers is the official journal of the BFNA — one of the oldest continuously published family journals in the United States. Each issue averages 84 pages on acid-free paper with approximately 40 photographs, covering genealogy, history, reunions, and member news.
- ✓Published biannually: June and December
- ✓Avg. 84 pages per issue on acid-free paper
- ✓Historical articles and member stories
- ✓Sent to 38 leading genealogical libraries
Donation
Endowment Fund Donation
The BFNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations to the Endowment Fund help send the Blaisdell Papers to members who cannot afford a subscription, and ensure the long-term preservation of the Association's genealogical archives and programs.
- ✓Fully tax-deductible (501(c)(3) organization)
- ✓Supports members with limited resources
- ✓Funds preservation of genealogical archives
- ✓Acknowledged in the Blaisdell Papers
Ordering Instructions
Join By Check
Download the Form
Download the 2026 Membership Form from the BFNA Forms page. Print and complete all fields.
Go to FormsWrite Your Check
Make your check payable to the Blaisdell Family National Association (or BFNA). Include the item(s) you are ordering on the memo line.
Mail to the Treasurer
Send your completed form and check to the BFNA Treasurer at the address below. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing and delivery.
Mail Completed Orders To
Blaisdell Family National Association
40 Accord Park Dr. Suite 122
Norwell, MA 02061
Attn: Jonathan Blaisdell, Treasurer
Questions?
Contact the Treasurer directly with any questions about your order, membership status, or back issues.
Email the TreasurerTax-Deductible Giving
The BFNA Endowment Fund
The BFNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Endowment Fund are fully tax-deductible and help ensure the long-term preservation of the Blaisdell Papers, genealogical archives, and the Association's programs for future generations.