Secondary Sources Secondary Sources are any sources in print that do not come from a contemporary or government record. These records may not be acceptable as proof. Include a photocopy of the page showing the publisher, date of publication, and the actual pages showing names, dates, and events. Identify current owners of the Bible when known. Obituaries Dated and identified, when known, name of newspaper and location.
Most libraries contain copies of local newspapers.
The Library of Michigan has extensive holdings of microfilmed Michigan newspapers, which are available through interlibrary loan to Michigan libraries. Newspaper Clippings Dated and identified, when known name of newspaper and location. The Library of Michigan has a large statewide collection. Local libraries may have some local genealogies. The Michigan Genealogical Council published the Guide to Michigan Genealogical and Historical Collections at the Library of Michigan and State Archives of Michigan , 1996.