Long-distance GenealogyExplains how to locate and obtain family records and documents from libraries, family history centers, archival reposititories, microfilm, and the Internet. |
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User Review - Crewman_Number_6 - LibraryThingI have used this book many times. It is a good reference for beginners and veterans alike. Not only does it give you some ideas where to write, but it also gives a sample letter in each section. This was a real help to me since I sometimes have a hard time starting a letter. Read full review
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictAimed specifically at beginners and those who may be limited to "armchair" research, this book starts by covering the basic principles of genealogical research and the various types of records to be ... Read full review
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Some Basics of Genealogy | 5 |
Some Basics of Letter and EMail Writing | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Long-distance Genealogy |
| Author | Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Betterway Books, 2000 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | Jul 15, 2008 |
| ISBN | 155870535X, 9781558705357 |
| Length | 246 pages |
| Subjects | › Reference / Genealogy & Heraldry |
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