Black Genealogy.
- Charles L. Blockson.
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1987.
- An introduction to African-American genealogy sources, methods,
documentation, and organization. Includes local, national, and
international contacts for libraries and research collections, as well as
extensive bibliography.
- (r CS 21 .B55)
Finding Your Roots.
- Jeane Eddy Westin.
- New York: St. Martin's Press, 1977.
- Useful general handbook for the beginner in genealogical research. In
clear and concise language, it gives guidelines for sources, techniques,
and organizational tools.
- (r CS 16 .W46 1977)
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From Generation to Generation:
- How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Personal History.
- Arthur Kurzwell.
- New York: Schocken Books, 1982.
- Popular handbook to Jewish genealogy as well as the story of Mr.
Kurzwell's own search in finding his family tree.
- (r CS 21 .K87 1982)
The Great Ancestor Hunt:
- The Fun of Finding Out Who You Are.
- Lila Perl.
- New York: Clarion Books, 1989.
- General introduction to American genealogical research for
youngsters, with emphasis on emigration.
- (r CS 15.5 .P47 1989)
How to Climb Your Family Tree.
- Harriet Strykker-Rodda.
- Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983.
- A beginner's manual on family research from finding clues in family
keepsakes to basic sources and beyond.
- (r CS 16 .S858 1983)
Recording Your Family History.
- William P. Fletcher.
- Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1989.
- Updated reference on using home audio and video equipment in
recording family history. Specific topics and questions for discussion
make this activity fun and easy to do for young and old alike.
- (r CS 16 .F54 1989; for earlier edition see: CT 22 .F56
1986)
Researcher's Guide to American
Genealogy.
- Val D. Greenwood.
- Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1988.
- Definitive textbook and all-purpose reference on American research
covering basic research techniques and a discussion of available sources.
- (r CS 47 .G73)
Tracing Your Ancestry.
- F. Wilbur Helmbold.
- Birmingham, AL: Oxmoor House, 1976.
- Basic introduction to family history and sources; gives the beginning
researcher step-by-step instructions in general terms. The accompanying
logbook has forms to record results of your research.
- (r CS 21 .K97 1982)
Unpuzzling Your Past.
- Emily Anne Croom.
- White Hall, VA: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1983.
- This comprehensive handbook on genealogy covers all aspects of family
research at an introductory level. Appendices include basic references as
well as forms and a glossary of terms.
- (rq CS 47 .C76 1983)
Your Life & Times:
- How to Put a Life Story on Tape--
- An Oral History Handbook.
- Stephen Arthur.
- Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987.
- Basic guide to recording your personal oral history in a workbook
format, giving specific topics for the narrative in a question and answer
outline.
- (rq CT 22 .78 1987x)