Beginning Your Research

Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources. Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 1992.
Genealogy CS 49 .A55 1992

Anderson, Alloa Caviness and Loraine Wallace. Genealogical Research in Libraries. 3rd ed. Traverse City, MI: Loraine Wallace, 1992.
Genealogy CS 16 .A57 1992

Anderson, Alloa and Polly Bender. Genealogy in Michigan: What, When, Where. Lake Leelanau, MI: A. Anderson, 1982.
Michigan CS 47 .A54 1982

Beller, Susan Provost. Roots for Kids: A Genealogy Guide for Young People. White Hall, VA: Betterway Pub., 1989.
Genealogy CS 15.5 .B45 1989

Carlberg, Nancy Ellen. Beginning Census Research. Anaheim, CA: Carlberg Press, 1992.
Genealogy CS 47 .C33 1992

Crandall, Ralph J. Shaking Your Family Tree: A Basic Guide to Tracing Your Family's Genealogy. Dublin, N.H.: Yankee Books, 1986.
Genealogy CS 16 .C73 1986

Croom, Emily Anne. The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook. 2nd ed. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 2003.
Genealogy CS 47 .C75 2003

---. Unpuzzling Your Past: A Basic Guide to Genealogy. 3rd ed. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 1995.
Genealogy CS 47 .C76 1995

Doane, Gilbert H. and James B. Bell. Searching for Your Ancestors: The How and Why of Genealogy. 6th ed. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1992.
Genealogy CS 16 .D6 1992

Eales, Anne Bruner and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000.
Genealogy Z 5313.U5 U54 2000
Housed at the Genealogy Desk.

Filby, P. William. American and British Genealogy and Heraldry: A Selected List of Books. 3rd ed. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1983.
Genealogy Z 5311 .F55 1983

Greenwood, Val D. The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2000.
Genealogy CS 47 .G73 2000

Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America. 9th ed. Logan, UT: Everton Publishers, 1999.
Genealogy CS 47 .H35 1999
Housed at the Genealogy Desk.

Hone, E. Wade. Land and Property Research in the United States. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1997.
Genealogy CS 49 .H66 1997

McPhail, David R. A Strategy for United States Genealogical Research Using the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Bountiful, UT: Thomsen's Genealogical Center, 1995.
Genealogy CS 16 .M64 1995

Meyerink, Kory L. Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical Records. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1998.
Genealogy CS 9 .P75 1998

Nichols, Elizabeth L. The Genesis of Your Genealogy: Step-By-Step Instruction for the Beginner in Family History. 3rd ed. Salt Lake City: Family History Educators, 1998.
Genealogy CS 16 .N54 1998

Rubincam, Milton, ed. Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Washington, D.C.: American Society of Genealogists, 1980-.
Genealogy CS 16 .G43 1980

Stratton, Eugene Aubrey. Applied Genealogy. Ancestry Pub., 1988.
Genealogy CS 16 .S854 1988

Szucs, Loretto Dennis. Family History Made Easy. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1998.
Genealogy CS 16 .S98 1998

Tepper, Michael. American Passenger Arrival Records: A Guide to the Records of Immigrants Arriving at American Ports by Sail and Steam. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1993.
Genealogy CS 49 .T46 1993

Underwood, Donald E. and Betty A. Underwood. Searching for Lost Ancestors: A Guide to Genealogical Research. Santa Barbara, CA: Fithian Press, 1993.
Genealogy CS 16 .U47 1993

Westin, Jeane Eddy. Finding Your Roots: How to Trace Your Ancestors at Home and Abroad. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1998.
Genealogy CS 16 .W46 1998

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Adoption

Askin, Jayne. Search: A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents. 3rd ed. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1998.
Genealogy HV 881 .A8 1998

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African-American Genealogy

Blockson, Charles L. with Ron Fry. Black Genealogy. Baltimore: Black Classic Press, 1991.
Genealogy E 185.96 .B57 1991

Byers, Paula K., ed. African American Genealogical Sourcebook. New York: Gale Research, 1995.
Genealogy E 185.96 .A444 1995

Howell, Barbara Thompson. How to Trace Your African American Roots: Discovering Your Unique History. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 1999.
Genealogy E 185.96 .H69 1999

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Canadian Genealogy

Baxter, Angus. In Search of Your Canadian Roots: Tracing Your Family Tree in Canada. Toronto: M&S, 1999.
Genealogy CS 82 .B393 1999

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European Genealogy

Bellingham, Mary, et al, compiler. Research Guide to German-American Genealogy. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Genealogical Society, German Interest Group, 1991.
Genealogy E 184 .G3 R46 1991

Campbell, R.G. Scotch-Irish Family Research Made Simple. Munroe Falls, OH: Summit Pub., 1992.
Genealogy CS 49 .C35 1992

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Italian-American Family History: A Guide to Researching and Writing About Your Heritage. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997.
Genealogy E 184 .I8 C37 1997

Herber, Mark D. Ancestral Trails: The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1998.
Genealogy CS 16 .H47 1998

Konrad, J. Polish Family Research. Munroe Falls, OH: Summit Publications, 1992.
Genealogy CS 49 .K67 1992

McCarthy, Tony. The Irish Roots Guide. Dublin, Ireland: Lilliput, 1997.
Genealogy CS 483 .M28 1997

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Genealogy and the Internet

Helm, Matthew L. and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 1999.
Genealogy CS 14 .H45 1999

Kemp, Thomas Jay. Virtual Roots: A Guide to Genealogy and Local History on the World Wide Web. Wilmington, DE: Scholarly Resources Inc., 1997.
Genealogy CS 21 .K46 1997

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Hispanic Genealogy

Ryskamp, George R. Finding Your Hispanic Roots. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1997.
Genealogy CS 943 .R97 1997

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Jewish Genealogy

Rottenberg, Dan. Finding Our Fathers: A Guidebook to Jewish Genealogy. New York: Random House, 1977.
Genealogy CS 21 .R58

Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish genealogies and family histories. Teaneck, N.J. : Avotaynu, 1996.
Genealogy CS 31 .Z83 1996

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Native American Genealogy

Carpenter, Cecelia Svinth. How to Research American Indian Blood Lines: A Manual on Indian Genealogical Research. South Prairie, WA: Meico Associates, 1984.
Genealogy E 98 .G44 C37z 1984

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Women's Genealogy

Schaefer, Christina K. The Hidden Half of the Family: A Sourcebook for Women's Genealogy. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999.
Genealogy HQ 1121 .S33 1999

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