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*''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 A3ka].) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | *''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 A3ka].) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of New York are: | Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of New York are: | ||
*''A History of New York State, 1957'' is probably the best one-volume history of New York. <ref>David M. Ellis, et al., ''A History of New York State, 1957'', revised (Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1983;&nbsp;Family History Library&nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=321493&disp=A+History+of+New+York+State%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2e]). One of the best multi-volume histories is Alexander C. Flick, ed., ''The History of the State of New York'', Ten Volumes. (1933; reprint, Port Washington, New York: Ira J. Friedman Incorporated, 1962; Family History Library book .[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=179427&disp=History+of+the+state+of+New+York%20%20&columns=*,0,0 7974 H2f]). </ref> | *''A History of New York State, 1957'' is probably the best one-volume history of New York. <ref>David M. Ellis, et al., ''A History of New York State, 1957'', revised (Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1983;&amp;nbsp;Family History Library&amp;nbsp;book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=321493&amp;disp=A+History+of+New+York+State%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2e]). One of the best multi-volume histories is Alexander C. Flick, ed., ''The History of the State of New York'', Ten Volumes. (1933; reprint, Port Washington, New York: Ira J. Friedman Incorporated, 1962; Family History Library book .[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=179427&amp;disp=History+of+the+state+of+New+York%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 7974 H2f]). </ref> | ||
Some published collections of historical documents essential for early New York genealogical research include: | Some published collections of historical documents essential for early New York genealogical research include: | ||
*''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'' <ref>Brodhead, John Romeyn, compiler; O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, and Berthold Fernow, translator and Editor. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'', by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esquire, Agent. 15 Volumes. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons, and Co., 1853–1887. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=196658&disp=Documents+relative+to+the+colonial+histo%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2d; films 824380–91].) </ref>Biographical sketches drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | *''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'' <ref>Brodhead, John Romeyn, compiler; O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, and Berthold Fernow, translator and Editor. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Procured in Holland, England and France'', by John Romeyn Brodhead, Esquire, Agent. 15 Volumes. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons, and Co., 1853–1887. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=196658&amp;disp=Documents+relative+to+the+colonial+histo%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2d; films 824380–91].) </ref>Biographical sketches drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | ||
*''Documentary History of the State of New York''. <ref>''Documentary History of the State of New York''. Four Volumes in eight parts. Albany, New York: Weed, Parson and Company, 1849–51 (octavo edition); 1850–51 (quarto edition). (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=199371&disp=The+Documentary+history+of+the+state+of+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2o; films 986504–07; fiche 6051121]; subject index on film 017137 item 10.) </ref>Biographical information drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | *''Documentary History of the State of New York''. <ref>''Documentary History of the State of New York''. Four Volumes in eight parts. Albany, New York: Weed, Parson and Company, 1849–51 (octavo edition); 1850–51 (quarto edition). (FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=199371&amp;disp=The+Documentary+history+of+the+state+of+%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2o; films 986504–07; fiche 6051121]; subject index on film 017137 item 10.) </ref>Biographical information drawn from official records of governors, courts, and petitions. | ||
*''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'' <ref>O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, ed. ''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'', Albany, New York, Two Volumes. 1865–1866. Reprint, Ridgewood, New Jersey: The Gregg Press, 1968. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173759&disp=Calendar+of+historical+manuscripts+in+th%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 A3c; fiche 6051113].) </ref>Many of the documents described in this inventory were destroyed or damaged in the 1911 capital fire. | *''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'' <ref>O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, ed. ''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'', Albany, New York, Two Volumes. 1865–1866. Reprint, Ridgewood, New Jersey: The Gregg Press, 1968. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=173759&amp;disp=Calendar+of+historical+manuscripts+in+th%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 974.7 A3c; fiche 6051113].) </ref>Many of the documents described in this inventory were destroyed or damaged in the 1911 capital fire. | ||
=== The Draper Manuscript Collection <br> === | |||
The Draper Manuscript Collection is a significant regional source that includes records of New York. | |||
Draper Manuscript Collection The collection consists of nearly 500 volumes of manuscripts, papers, and books collected by Lyman Copeland Draper about the history of the trans-Allegheny West, a region including the western areas of the Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley from the 1740s to 1830. The collection is divided into 50 series. Some series are titled by geographic area, some by the names of prominent frontier leaders, and some by topic. The bulk of the collection consists of notes from interviews, questionnaires, and letters gathered during Draper’s extensive travels and research to learn about frontier history. Personal papers are much more rare than government or military records. <br>The collection includes many items of a genealogical or biographical nature. For an inventory and partial indexes, see: | |||
Guide to the Draper Manuscripts This guide gives series and volume descriptions for some of the Draper manuscripts. There are several indexes at the end of the book, including a name and subject index, an additional personal data index, and a list of references to Illinois. <br>Index to Lyman C. Draper Manuscripts. The name index gives the series and volume numbers, but is not complete. <br> | |||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||