The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy
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,...
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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 with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find.
Foreword Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, FIGS viiPreface Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, FUGA ixIntroduction Raymond S. Wright III, Ph.D., AG, FUGA xiiiContributors xvThe BasicsThe Foundations of Family History Research Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, FUGA Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA 1Computers and Technology Juliana Smith 39General References and Guides Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA 71The RecordsBusiness, Institution, and Organization Records Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL Ann Carter Fleming, CG, CGL 99Census Records Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA Matthew Wright 157Church Records Elizabeth Crabtree Wells, MA, MLS 221Court Records Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, FUGA Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA Arlene Eakle, Ph.D. 257Directories Gordon L. Remington, FASG, FUGA 325Immigration Records Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA Marian L. Smith 355Land Records Sandra Hargreaves Luebking,FUGA 431Military Records Lloyd deWitt Bockstruck, MA, MS Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, FUGA 499Newspapers Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA James L. Hansen, FASG 561Vital Records Johni Cerny, BS, FUGA 603People and PlaceAfrican American Research Tony Burroughs, FUGA 651Colonial English Research Robert Charles Anderson, MA, FASG 679Colonial Spanish Borderland Research George R. Ryskamp, JD, AG 699Hispanic Research George R. Ryskamp, JD, AG 735Jewish American Research Gary Mokotoff 765Native American Research Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, FIGS George J. Nixon 777Urban Research Loretto Dennis Szucs, FUGA John M. Scroggins, MA 841AppendixesAbbreviations and Acronyms 881Family Associations Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG 883Genealogical Societies 887Hereditary and Lineage Organizations Lloyd deWitt Bockstruck, MA, MS 897Historical Societies 919The LDS Family History Library Stephen C. Young, MA 925The National Archives and its Regions 929State Archives Linda S. McCleary, MLS 931Index 937
