Printed sources
Subtitle: a guide to published genealogical records
By: edited by Kory L. Meyerink.
Contributors: Meyerink, Kory L. 1954-
Publisher: Ancestry
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Salt Lake City, Utah
Language: eng
Number of pages: 840
Subjects: Genealogy -- Bibliography; United States -- Genealogy -- Bibliography
Description: "While most genealogy books focus on original records and primary sources, this title focuses on secondary sources that have proliferated because of the growth of genealogy. It identifies and  explains the vast number of published genealogical sources, acting both as a guidebook and a bibliography to the printed material in the field. The introduction alone is a treasure trove of  information, and should be called Genealogy Sources 101. Coverage includes encyclopedias, gazetteers, indexes, abstracts, histories, biographies, military sources, periodicals, and much more. Appendixes include CD-ROMs for family historians, major genealogical libraries in the Inited States, and a list of genealogical publishers and booksellers. This monumental source is highly recommended in all libraries for the beginner or expert ".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.