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== Online Resources == | |||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm#fl County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*[http://floridahistory.org/flawest.htm Florida west coast], an illustrated guide. | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Florida History of Florida - Wikipedia] | |||
*[http://floridahistory.org/museums.htm Museums And Historic Sites In Florida] | |||
*[http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/ Museum of Florida's History] | |||
*[http://floridahistory.org/floridians.htm Social History of Florida] | |||
*[http://genealogytrails.com/fla/historyindex.html History Topics of Florida] at Genealogy Trails | |||
*'''1950-1990''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62512 U.S., Aerial Photos from VintageAerial.com, 1963-2009 (1950-1990)] at Ancestry — index & images ($); incomplete for all states, only rural areas included | |||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. <br> | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. <br> | ||
Local histories are extensively collected by the [ | Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}};[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat]. | ||
== State Histories == | == State Histories == | ||
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 lauditory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. One of the best sources for studying Florida history is: | 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 lauditory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. One of the best sources for studying Florida history is: | ||
*Dovell, Junius E. ''Florida: Historic-Dramatic-Contemporary.'' Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1952. | *Dovell, Junius E. ''Florida: Historic-Dramatic-Contemporary.'' Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1952. FS Library book {{FSC|134294|title-id|disp=975.9 H2do}}. | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. <br> | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. ({{ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. <br> | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{ | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G & C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books]. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat]. <br> | ||
*''Writings on American History'' by American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{ | *''Writings on American History'' by American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]. | ||
<br>To find more books and articles about Florida's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] and search for phases like "Florida history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | <br>To find more books and articles about Florida's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] and search for phases like "Florida history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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::FLORIDA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::FLORIDA, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
<br><references />{{Florida|Florida}} | <br><references />{{Florida|Florida}} | ||
[[Category:Florida, United States|History]][[Category:Timeline]][[Category:United States History]] | [[Category:Florida, United States|History]][[Category:Timeline]][[Category:United States History]] | ||
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