Beginning Your Research

Allen, Desmond Walls. First Steps in Genealogy: A Beginner's Guide to Researching Your Family History. Cincinnati: Betterway Books 1998.
Gene CS16 .A454 1998

Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources. Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 1992.
Gene CS49 .A55 1992

Anderson, Alloa Caviness and Loraine Wallace. Genealogical Research in Libraries. 3rd ed. Traverse City, MI: Loraine Wallace, 1992.
Gene CS16 .A57 1992

Anderson, Alloa and Polly Bender. Genealogy in Michigan: What, When, Where. Lake Leelanau, Mich.: A. Anderson, 1982.
Mich CS47 .A54 1982

Beller, Susan Provost. Roots for Kids: A Genealogy Guide for Young People. White Hall, VA: Betterway Pub., 1989.
Gene CS15.5 .B45 1989

Carlberg, Nancy Ellen. Beginning Census Research. Anaheim, CA: Carlberg Press, 1992.
Gene CS47 .C33 1992

Crandall, Ralph J. Shaking Your Family Tree: A Basic Guide to Tracing Your Family's Genealogy. Dublin, N.H.: Yankee Books, 1986.
Gene CS16 .C73 1986

Croom, Emily Anne. The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook. 2nd ed. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 2003.
Gene CS47 .C75 2003

Croom, Emily Anne. Unpuzzling Your Past: A Basic Guide to Genealogy. 3rd ed. Cincinnati: Betterway Books, 1995.
Gene CS47 .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.
Gene CS16 .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.
Gene Z5313 .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.
Gene Z5311 .F55 1983

Greenwood, Val D. The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2000.
Gene CS47 .G73 2000

Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America. 9th ed. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1999.
Gene CS47 .H35 1999
Housed at the Genealogy Desk.

Hone, E. Wade. Land and Property Research In the United States. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1997.
Gene CS49 .H66 1997

McPhail, David R. A Strategy for United States Genealogical Research Using the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Bountiful, Utah: Thomsen's Genealogical Center, 1995.
Gene CS16 .M64 1995

Meyerink, Kory L. Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical Records. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1998.
Gene CS9 .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.
Gene CS16 .N54 1998

Rubincam, Milton, ed.Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Washington, D.C.: American Society of Genealogists, 1980-.
Gene CS16 .G43 1980

Stratton, Eugene Aubrey. Applied Genealogy. Ancestry Pub., 1988.
Gene CS16 .S854 1988

Szucs, Loretto Dennis. Family History Made Easy. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1998.
Gene CS16 .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 Pub. Co., 1993.
Gene CS49 .T46 1993

Underwood, Donald E. and Betty A. Underwood. Searching for Lost Ancestors: A Guide to Genealogical Research. Santa Barbara, CA: Fithian Press, 1993.
Gene CS16 .U47 1993

Westin, Jeane Eddy. Finding Your Roots: How to Trace Your Ancestors at Home and Abroad. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1998.
Gene CS16 .W46 1998

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Adoption

Askin, Jayne. Search: A Handbook for Adoptees and Birthparents. 3rd ed. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1998.
Gene HV881 .A8 1998

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African-American Genealogy

Blockson, Charles L. with Ron Fry. Black Genealogy. Baltimore: Black Classic Press, 1991.
Gene E185.96 .B57 1991

Byers, Paula K., ed. African American Genealogical Sourcebook. New York: Gale Research, 1995.
Gene E185.96 .A444 1995

Howell, Barbara Thompson. How to Trace Your African American Roots: Discovering Your Unique History. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 1999.
Gene E185.96 .H69 1999

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Canadian Genealogy

Baxter, Angus. In Search of Your Canadian Roots: Tracing Your Family Tree in Canada. Toronto, Ont.: M&S, 1999.
Gene CS82 .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.
Gene E184 .G3 R46 1991

Campbell, R.G. Scotch-Irish Family Research Made Simple. Munroe Falls, OH: Summit Pub., 1992.
Gene CS49 .C35 1992

Carmack, Sharon Bart. Italian-American Family History: A Guide to Researching and Writing About Your Heritage. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1997.
Gene E184 .I8 C37 1997

Herber, Mark D. Ancestral Trails: The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998.
Gene CS16 .H47 1998

Konrad, J. Polish Family Research. Munroe Falls, OH: Summit Publications, 1992.
Gene CS49 .K67 1992

McCarthy, Tony. The Irish Roots Guide. Dublin, Ireland: Lilliput, 1997.
Gene CS483 .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.
Gene CS14 .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.
Gene CS21 .K46 1997

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Hispanic Genealogy

Ryskamp, George R. Finding Your Hispanic Roots. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1997.
Gene CS943 .R97 1997

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Jewish Genealogy

Rottenberg, Dan. Finding Our Fathers: A Guidebook to Jewish Genealogy. New York: Random House, 1977.
Gene CS21 .R58

Zubatsky, David S. and Irwin M. Berent. Sourcebook for Jewish genealogies and family histories. Teaneck, N.J. : Avotaynu, 1996.
Gene CS31 .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.
Gene E98 .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 Pub. Co. 1999.
Gene HQ1121 .S33 1999

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