The book should tell the story of a South Carolina family and not be merely listing of names and dates. The book should be an original work, not a compilation of others research. The book should employ a generally recognized numbering system. Well conceived and planned. Books may be hard bound or soft bound.
Nominated books are to center on a South Carolina genealogy.
Books must have been published within the two-year period prior to the 2001 S.C.G.S. Annual Meeting. An entry form must accompany each entry. After the contest, one copy will be retained by the S.C.G.S. for its Archives and the other copy will be donated to the South Caroliniana Library in Columbia. The review will include price, ordering information, etc. The nomination deadline for 2001 awards is July 14, 2001.