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By Katherine Scott Sturdevant. 2002. Filled with practical, readable, guidelines, useful tips, and ideas on how to: locate, organize, and transcribe family documents; care for fragile, older papers; annotate and illustrate documents; conduct historical research; construct a documentary volume; publish heirloom documents. Softbound, very good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5” x…
By Susan Provost Beller. 2007. An introduction to genealogy with instructions on how to use sources at home and do research at local, state, and national levels. Each beautifully illustrated chapter ends with an activity related to the subject of that chapter. Second Edition. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5”…
Compiled by Virginia Humling. 1995. First edition. The information in this guide was compiled from questionnaires mailed to all of the Roman Catholic dioceses within the U.S. All but three of the diocese responded. The amount of data varies. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5” x 11”, 106 pages.
By F. C. Markwell & Pauline Saul. 1988. Third Edition. This is an A-Z glossary of terms relating to genealogical research in Britain. Arranged alphabetically, it contains definitions, explanations, bibliographies, sources, addresses, and signposts pointing to every conceivable topic that could be of interest to the family historian. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has…
By Bertram Hawthorne Groene. 1981. This experienced historian shows you how easy it is to trace your forbearers’ role in the Civil War, where and how long they fought, whether they were Union or Rebel, soldier or sailor — even with a minimum of information. Third printing. Hardbound, very good condition with clear protective cover,…
By Val D. Greenwood. 2nd Edition. Explains the principles of genealogical research; identifies various classes of records that may be used in that research and tell where to find them, and includes information about the use of computers in compiling family histories. Hardbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 6” x 9.25”,…
By Roger P. Minert and Shirley J. Riemer. 2001. Although this is an earlier publication, the places are still there! Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), X” x ”, 254 pages.
By Eugene A. Stratton. Includes: Background and purposes of genealogy; Genealogical potpourri; The scholarly journals; Standards and documentation; Whole-family genealogy; Onomastic evidence vs. the name’s the same game; Analyzing evidence; Indirect evidence; Forgivable sins; Pride of ancestry; hereditary societies; Royal genealogy; class studies; Royal genealogy; ways and means; Academia and genealogy; Computers and genealogy; The…
By Carole Shammas, Marylynn Salmon, and Michel Dahlin. 1987. A study of how Americans have distributed household wealth over three centuries, focused on the relationship between the inheritance process and changes in capitalism and the structure of the family. Hardbound, very good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 6” x 9”, 320 pages.
A Primer for Genealogists, Writers, and Researchers. By Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG. 2005. Before you borrow, publish, or sign on the dotted line . . . you need to read this book! This is an easy-to-understand guide written for genealogists that answer your questions and more. Softbound, good condition, with clear protective cover, non-circulating library…
Tools. Techniques. Lives Revealed. (Includes the 1911 Census!) By Peter Christian and David Annal. 2008. Written by a bestselling genealogy author and a National Archives expert, this book shows how to interpret intricate details of your ancestors’ lives. Softbound, very good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 6” x 9”, 262 pages.
Grandma’s Attic: Making Heirlooms Part of Your Family History. First Edition, 1991. Heirlooms can be almost any object imagined. Some fall into the category of fine arts. Others are hand-made crafts or folk art, which are especially exciting because they were not only owned by our ancestors but perhaps made by them as well. Other…
By John Philip Colletta. 1996. Colletta considers every angle of research, and one of the best aspects of his guide is his full listing of reference works and genealogical collections. The bulk of his book is devoted to research in Italy, where local repositories assume importance. He is rather amusing here, describing the general indifference…
Author: Barbara Renick. 2003. For the uninitiated researcher, this volume includes the steps needed to find out who your ancestors really were and for even the more experienced genealogical researchers it brings together the important principles and practices. Covers such topics as the importance of staying organized and how to go about it; where and…
From the publishers of Family Chronicle Magazine. This collection of 500 brickwall solutions shows how genealogists and family historians have found ways around their research problems, using the latest technology or tried and true research techniques, combined with logic and perseverance, to overcome their genealogy brick walls. Publication Date: 2003 | Binding: Soft Cover| Condition:…
Italian American Family History. A Guide to Researching and Writing About Your Heritage by Sharon Debartolo Carmack. The goal of this book is to show you how to document your heritage while placing each generation of your family in its cultural milieu and telling a factual and interesting story about the family. Among other things,…
Published by the American Society of Genealogists. Publication Date: 1975| Binding: Hard Cover | Condition: Very good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 579
Creating Junior Genealogists. Tips and Activities for Family History Fun by Karen Frisch. Offers numerous suggestions to teach your children basic genealogical tasks and finding records on the internet. Your children will be building family ties, learning research skills, and making memories that will last long after they are grown. Publication Date: 2003 by Ancestry.com|…
Edited by Kory L. Meyerink. Printed Sources addresses the large and growing body of printed material – the background information, finding aids, published original records, and compiled records – that can assure success in your family history research. This guide will make your research easier by identifying, defining, and explaining how to use the myriad…
Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. Provides information on cemetery research covering such topics as locating graves and cemeteries, accessing death records, searching a cemetery, and American burial customs. Publication Date: 2002 | Binding: Soft cover| Condition: Very good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 263
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