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The Source: A Guidebook Of American Genealogy (Third Edition)

by Loretto Dennis Szucs
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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.

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Book details

Imprint
Ancestry.com, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Formats
Hardcover
Subjects
Reference › Genealogy & Heraldry
Topics
American history · family history research · archival research · historical records · primary sources · beginner genealogy
ISBN-13
9781593312770

About the author

LORETTO DENNIS SZUCS holds a degree in history and spent more than thirty years in genealogical research, teaching, lecturing, and publishing. Her books include The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy, Ellis Island: Tracing Your Family History Through America’s Gateway and They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins.

In 1995 Szucs was awarded the designation of Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association. She served as executive editor and vice president of community relations for Ancestry.com for nearly thirty years, previously worked at the National Archives, and was a founding officer of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.

When she is not writing, Szucs has lectured and taught widely in genealogy and edited Ancestry magazine. Her work consistently focuses on helping readers trace family history and immigration records.

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Format: Hardcover