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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…
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…
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
Provides information for locating county histories, certificates, records, and migration trails throughout the United States for family historians and general researchers. Publication Date: 2002 | Binding: Hard cover, with dust cover and clear cover | Condition: Very good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 879 pages
By Drew Smith. This guide is organized according to the process used in genealogical research: Start with yourself, then move on to living with family and relatives, and then move backward in time, generation by generation. Each chapter describes a time period and the kinds of records available for that era, allowing beginners to learn…
A manual for documenting family histories and genealogical records by Richard S. Lackey. Publication Date: 1980 | Number of Pages: 94 | Condition: Very Good. Never circulated. | Format: Soft cover
991. Psychic Roots. Serendipity & Intuition in Genealogy by Henry Z (Hank) Jones, Jr., F.A.S.G. Psychic Roots is all about the influence of coincidence and serendipity on genealogical research, the chance combination of events over which the researcher has no control but which nevertheless guides him to a fortuitous discovery. Over a hundred respected ancestor…
992. More Psychic Roots. Serendipity & Intuition in Genealogy by Henry Z (Hank) Jones, Jr., F.A.S.G. More Psychic Roots, like its predecessor, the highly acclaimed Psychic Roots I, is all about the influence of coincidence and serendipity on genealogical research, the chance combination of events over which the researcher has no control but which nevertheless guides him to a…
The Key to German Translation by Civil Vivian (C. V.) Pollard, LL.D. Published by The University Cooperative Society in 1961. Hardcover, good condition. Sixth Edition. A sequel to German – The Easy Way, 1945, The Key to Rapid Translation of German, 1947, The Practical Solution to German Translation, 1950, and The Key to German Translation (1954…