The Everything Family Tree Book
The Everything Family Tree Book

Author: Kimberly Powell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-01-13

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 144052341X

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Completely updated for today's search tactics and blockades, The Everything Family Tree Book has even more insight for the stumped! Whether you're searching in a grandparent's attic or through the most cryptic archiving systems, this book has brand-new chapters on what readers have been asking for: Genetics, DNA, and medical information Surname origins and naming Appendix on major genealogical repositories, libraries, and archives Systems for filing and organizing The latest computer software Land, probate, and estate records Chock-full of tips the competitors don't have, this is the one-stop resource for successful sleuthing!

The Family and Local History Handbook 14
The Family and Local History Handbook 14

Author: Robert Blatchford

Publisher: Robert Blatchford

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780955239984

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Covering all aspects of family and local history, this edition includes new articles on beginning the search for your family history, as well as looking at areas of specific research.

Homespun
Homespun

Author: Robert L. Stevens

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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Using several social studies and geography standards as a framework for planning, this book offers teachers some of the best instructional activities for learning more about the lifeblood of communities.

Referencing for Genealogists
Referencing for Genealogists

Author: Ian G. Macdonald

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-05-28

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0750988401

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Reliable genealogical conclusions depend on reliable data. Central to any good investigation is an appreciation of where the data came from, so that other investigators can re-examine it and re-establish the conclusions reached. Genealogy is little more than anecdote when the sources for facts are not cited and where clear references to sources are not given. Referencing for Genealogists will enable others to follow in your footsteps because it gives you the means to write clear, unambiguous references that provide solid support to the evidence you offer towards your conclusions. It is packed with examples that the reader can learn from and that also provide a treasure trove of sources invaluable to any genealogist.

Writing local history
Writing local history

Author: John Beckett

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2013-07-19

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1847795137

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This fascinating book looks at how local history developed from the antiquarian county studies of the sixteenth century through the growth of 'professional' history in the nineteenth century, to the recent past. Concentrating on the past sixty years, it looks at the opening of archive offices, the invigorating influence of family history, the impact of adult education and other forms of lifelong learning. The author considers the debates generated by academics, including the divergence of views over local and regional issues, and the importance of standards set by the Victoria County History (VCH). Also discussed is the fragmentation of the subject. The antiquarian tradition included various subject areas that are now separate disciplines, among them industrial archaeology, name studies, family, landscape and urban history. This is an authoritative account of how local history has come to be one of the most popular and productive intellectual pastimes in our modern society. Written by a practitioner who has spent more than twenty years teaching local history to undergraduates and M.A. students, as well as lecturing to local history societies, John Beckett is currently Director of the VCH. A remarkable book that will be of great interest to students and scholars of local history as well as amateur and professional genealogists.

Fostering Family History Services
Fostering Family History Services

Author: Rhonda L. Clark

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1610695429

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Here is everything you need to promote your library as a center for genealogical study by leveraging your collection to help patrons conduct research on ancestors, document family stories, and archive family heirlooms. Websites, social media, and the Internet have made research on family history accessible. Your library can tap into the popularity of the do-it-yourself genealogy movement by promoting your role as both a preserver of local community history as well as a source for helping your patrons archive what's important to their family. This professional guide will teach you how to integrate family history programming into your educational outreach tools and services to the community. The book is divided into three sections: the first introduces methods for creating a program to help your clients trace their roots; the second provides library science instruction in reference and planning for local collections; and the third part focuses on the use of specific types of resources in local collections. Additional information features methods for preserving photographs, letters, diaries, documents, memorabilia, and ephemera. The text also includes bibliographies, appendices, checklists, and links to online aids to further assist with valuating and organizing important family mementos.

Writing Local History Today
Writing Local History Today

Author: Thomas A. Mason

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-06-02

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1538182637

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Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Thomas A. Mason and J. Kent Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well but also how to market and sell their work. Highlights include: Discussion of how to identify an audience for your writing project Tips for effective research and planning Sample documents, such as contracts and requests for proposals Tips and guidance for working with publishers Discussion of how to use social media to leverage your publication Discussion of the benefits and drawbacks to self-publishing The second edition updates literature, databases, and websites in the field This guide is useful for first-time authors who need help with this sometimes-daunting process, or for previously published historians who need a quick reference or timely tips.