Source A Guidebook to American Genealogy

Name: Source A Guidebook to American Genealogy
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ISBN: 9781593312770

ISBN-10: 1593312776

ISBN-13: 9781593312770

Edition: 3rd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Loretto Dennis Szucs, Sandra Hargreaves Luebking

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Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as "the genealogist's bible." The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends…

Book details

List price: $81.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Publication date: 6/1/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 965
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 2.50" tall
Weight: 5.962
Language: English



Foreword



Preface



Introduction



Contributors


The Basics



The Foundations of Family History Research




Computers and Technology




General References and Guides



The Records



Business, Institution, and Organization Records




Census Records




Church Records




Court Records




Directories




Immigration Records




Land Records




Military Records




Newspapers




Vital Records



People and Place



African American Research




Colonial English Research




Colonial Spanish Borderland Research




Hispanic Research




Jewish American Research




Native American Research




Urban Research



Appendixes



Abbreviations and Acronyms



Family Associations




Genealogical Societies



Hereditary and Lineage Organizations




Historical Societies



The LDS Family History Library




The National Archives and its Regions



State Archives



Index