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=== Updates and follow up === | === Updates and follow up === | ||
[[Okanogan County, Washington|Okanogan County Washington - county layout discussion]] - [[User:AdkinsWH|Wilma]] | [[Okanogan County, Washington|Okanogan County Washington - county layout discussion]] - [[User:AdkinsWH|Wilma]] | ||
How can contirbutors help users locate resources for extinct and redistricted areas? (from Aug 15 meeting) | |||
Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas? | |||
1. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. | |||
2. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: <br>◾See Newberry Library Atlas of Historical Boundaries <br>◾See also Colonial Times <br>◾Red Book <br>◾AniMap <br>◾State boundaries, The Census Book <br>◾The Township Atlas <br>◾Resources at the local archives | |||
3. Learn where records are held during different time periods | |||
4. Look for resources through genealogical societies, local library, university libraries, historical societies, etc. | |||
5. Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. Some may also mention early settlers or allied family. | |||
6. Identify record types and what these records contain. | |||
<br>7. Attend a local genealogical workshop conference to meet other experts and learn of resources. | |||
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=== Priority Items === | === Priority Items === | ||