About Genealogy: Uncover Family History in Manuscript Collections

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Genealogy Genealogy Learn How Search Online Share & Preserve From Kimberly Powell, your Guide to Genealogy The National Genealogical Society Conference held in Las Vegas last week was absolutely fabulous --- and I arrived home pumped to get back to my own personal family history research. First step? To explore the online catalogs of a variety of libraries and archives to locate manuscript collections which may contain information on my ancestors. Uncover Family History in Manuscript Collections Family documents such as letters, diaries, and even original land deeds, like the one pictured, are hiding among the manuscript collections held by archives, university libraries, historical societies and other repositories around the world. Have you fully tapped these wonderful resources for your own family history research? Search Related Topics:  family history  manuscript collections  libraries 10 Questions to Ask a Research Facility Before You Visit Whether you're planning a trip to a local Historical Society, the Family History Library, the National Archives or the local courthouse, it pays to be prepared. Avoid frustration and increase your research time by asking these 10 question in advance of your visit. Search Related Topics:  genealogy research  courthouse records  family history library U.S. State Archives Catalogs Online View online digitized records collections and access the historical and genealogical holdings of state archives across the United States. Search Related Topics:  state archives  online genealogy  genealogy databases Related Searches Genealogy Search Genealogy Records Genealogy Databases Ancestry Genealogy Genealogy Trees Featured Articles Land Platting Step by Step 5 Important Clues to Follow Up in Land Deeds   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kimberly Powell Genealogy Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Genealogy newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Popular This Week Ancestors Named in the U.S. Statutes at Large Spanish Surname Meanings Timeline of U.S. Immigration & Citizenship Laws   Follow me on: Advertisement