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''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Periodicals''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ''[[Germany Genealogy|Germany]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Periodicals''' {{Germany-sidebar}} | ||
==Information in Periodicals== | |||
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning German genealogical research exist. Most genealogical and historical societies in North America and in Germany publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following: | A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning German genealogical research exist. Most genealogical and historical societies in North America and in Germany publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following: | ||
* | *Family genealogies and pedigrees | ||
* | *Helpful articles on research methodology | ||
* | *Transcripts of church records, migration lists, and cemetery records | ||
* | *Indexes to genealogical sources | ||
* | * Information about records, archives, and services | ||
* | *Interesting articles about social life and customs | ||
* | *Book advertisements and book reviews | ||
* | *Advertisements of professional researchers | ||
* | *'Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers | ||
== North American Periodicals == | |||
Some historical and genealogical societies publish periodicals focusing on German immigrants to North America. These periodicals are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region or state. Some examples are listed below: | Some historical and genealogical societies publish periodicals focusing on German immigrants to North America. These periodicals are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region or state. Some examples are listed below: | ||
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*''Palatine Patter: The Newsletter of Palatines to America. 1975-''. Published by Palatines to America, Capital University Box 101, Columbus, Ohio, USA 432092394, USA. (FHL book 973 D25pa.) | *''Palatine Patter: The Newsletter of Palatines to America. 1975-''. Published by Palatines to America, Capital University Box 101, Columbus, Ohio, USA 432092394, USA. (FHL book 973 D25pa.) | ||
[http://www.sacgergensoc.org/membership.html Der Blumenbaum quarterly journal] | *[http://www.sacgergensoc.org/membership.html Der Blumenbaum quarterly journal] | ||
== German Periodicals == | |||
=== Nationwide === | |||
Many societies and organizations in Germany publish genealogical periodicals. These are in German. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They are also an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements for a lost ancestor from Germany. Below are listed two major examples published by C.A. Starke Verlag (mailing address: | Many societies and organizations in Germany publish genealogical periodicals. These are in German. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They are also an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements for a lost ancestor from Germany. Below are listed two major examples published by C.A. Starke Verlag (mailing address: | ||
Postfach 1310, 65533 Limburg/Lahn, GERMANY): Archiv für Sippenforschung (Archive for ancestral research). 1941-. (FHL book 943 B2as.) | *Postfach 1310, 65533 Limburg/Lahn, GERMANY): Archiv für Sippenforschung (Archive for ancestral research). 1941-. (FHL book 943 B2as.) | ||
Praktische Forschungshilfe (Practical research help). 1924-. (FHL book 943 B2pf.) This is an insert in Archiv für Sippenforschung. | *Praktische Forschungshilfe (Practical research help). 1924-. (FHL book 943 B2pf.) This is an insert in Archiv für Sippenforschung. | ||
Three nationwide family history periodicals published by Verlag Degener (mailing address: Postfach 1340, 91403 Neustadt/Aisch, GERMANY) are listed below: | Three nationwide family history periodicals published by Verlag Degener (mailing address: Postfach 1340, 91403 Neustadt/Aisch, GERMANY) are listed below: | ||
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*Genealogie: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Familienkunde (Genealogy: German periodical for family studies). 1952-. (FHL book 943 B2gf.) | *Genealogie: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Familienkunde (Genealogy: German periodical for family studies). 1952-. (FHL book 943 B2gf.) | ||
=== Regional === | |||
In addition to the national periodicals, excellent regional publications are also available. | In addition to the national periodicals, excellent regional publications are also available. | ||
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Most articles in these periodicals are about families from the area covered by the periodicals. Examples of regional periodicals are listed below: | Most articles in these periodicals are about families from the area covered by the periodicals. Examples of regional periodicals are listed below: | ||
* | *Badische Familienkunde (Baden family studies) | ||
* | *Blätter des Bayerischen Landesvereins für Familienkunde (Pages of the Bavarian State Association for Family Studies) | ||
* | *Hessische Familienkunde (Hessian family studies) | ||
* | *Norddeutsche Familienkunde (North German family studies) | ||
* | *Oldenburgische Familienkunde (Oldenburg family studies) | ||
* | *Pfälzisch-Rheinische Familienkunde (Palatinate-Rhine family studies) | ||
* | *Altpreußische Familienkunde (Old Prussian family studies) | ||
* | *Mitteilungen der Westdeutschen Gesellschaftfür Familienkunde (Notices of the West German Society for Family Studies, specializing in Rheinland) | ||
* | *Beiträge zur westfälischen Familienforschung (Contributions to Westphalian family research) | ||
=== Indexes === | === Indexes === | ||
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This index totals over 6,400 pages, citing over 2,300 sources and listing over 2.5 million surname citations. The first few pages of each volume are a numbered bibliography of genealogy periodicals and books. Most of each volume is a separate index of surnames cited in the sources at the beginning. You will need to check each volume's surname index for the surname you seek. | This index totals over 6,400 pages, citing over 2,300 sources and listing over 2.5 million surname citations. The first few pages of each volume are a numbered bibliography of genealogy periodicals and books. Most of each volume is a separate index of surnames cited in the sources at the beginning. You will need to check each volume's surname index for the surname you seek. | ||
== Obtaining Periodicals == | |||
Copies of periodicals are available from the individuals or societies that publish them. Major archives and libraries with genealogical collections often have copies of many periodicals, particularly those that represent the area they serve. Some libraries collect certain periodicals as part of a special collection about an area or topic. | Copies of periodicals are available from the individuals or societies that publish them. Major archives and libraries with genealogical collections often have copies of many periodicals, particularly those that represent the area they serve. Some libraries collect certain periodicals as part of a special collection about an area or topic. | ||