Full name: The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy

Authors: Loretto Dennis Szucs, Sandra Hargreaves Luebking Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Amazon Goodreads ISBNs: 9781593312770 1593312776

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. Similar books: The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val D. Greenwood Professional Genealogy by Elizabeth Shown Mills Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones Genealogy as Pastime and Profession by Donald Lines Jacobus Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills Land & Property Research in the United States by E. Wade Hone Carmack's Guide to Copyright & Contracts by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack