Your Guide to the Family History Library - Softcover

James W. Warren; Paula Stuart Warren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558705783 ISBN 13: 9781558705784

Publisher: Betterway Books, 2001

Synopsis

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the world's largest archive of genealogy and family history materials. No other repository compares in the quantity and quality of its records. It is only fitting, then, that such an extraordinary facility warrants this exceptional guide.

Intended for beginning and intermediate genealogists, this books enables readers to use the library's resources effectively, whether in Salt Lake City or from their home. They'll find:

* Tips for trip preparation--advice for making the most of their time at the Family History Library
* Guidelines for accessing the library collection from afar, including FamilySearch Internet and in 3,400 Family History Centers worldwide
* The basics of family history research
* Details on Family History Library records, including major U.S. and world collections
* Onsite research tips to help readers locate resources, organize their workdays and materials, and make the most of limited research time

Each topic is discussed in a fully, making this unique book an invaluable companion for genealogists and family historians everywhere.

About this title

About the Author

Paula Stuart Warren and James W. Warren are both professional genealogical and historical researchers. They research and lecture throughout the U.S. for much of the year. During that time, they spend many weeks in Salt Lake City teaching and doing client research at the Family History Library, where they led group research trips for seven years. They operate Warren Research and Publishing in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Edition details

• Publisher: Betterway Books
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558705783
• ISBN 13: 9781558705784
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 258