GHS was established in 1985 to preserve the rich culture, heritage and traditions of Greek immigrants in Southern California. To organize, plan and execute various means of preserving and making available the history of Greek immigrants and their families through the use of various methods including oral and video histories and written transcripts. Photographs and other important data such as artifacts, letters, and documents will be collected and preserved for the archives. Media presentations such as documentaries and other forms of communicating this information will be developed for use in the classroom.