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There are many helpful guides on how to write a family history, such as— | There are many helpful guides on how to write a family history, such as— | ||
Lawrence P. Gouldrup, ''Writing the Family Narrative'' (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1987). {{WorldCat|17346781|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | Lawrence P. Gouldrup, ''Writing the Family Narrative'' (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1987). {{WorldCat|17346781|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|591778|item|disp=FS Library Book 929.1 G738w}}. | ||
Other books about writing a family history are listed in the article [[Principles of Family History Research For Further Reading|Principles of Family History Research For Further Reading]] and in the Subject Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under— | Other books about writing a family history are listed in the article [[Principles of Family History Research For Further Reading|Principles of Family History Research For Further Reading]] and in the Subject Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under— | ||
:{{ | :{{FSC|Genealogy - Methodology|subject|subject-id=834955151|disp=GENEALOGY – METHODOLOGY}}<br><br> | ||
'''''Books.''''' With the growing popularity of “desk top publishing,” it is becoming very easy to publish a book about your family. You can use genealogical computer programs to produce various forms, charts and text. Small-press-run publishers that specialize in family history can be found at genealogy conferences. They will help you learn about providing camera-ready copy, and help you determine how many copies you can afford to print. | '''''Books.''''' With the growing popularity of “desk top publishing,” it is becoming very easy to publish a book about your family. You can use genealogical computer programs to produce various forms, charts and text. Small-press-run publishers that specialize in family history can be found at genealogy conferences. They will help you learn about providing camera-ready copy, and help you determine how many copies you can afford to print. | ||
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*The [http://www.familyhistory.com/societyhall/search.asp state genealogical society] where the family lived. | *The [http://www.familyhistory.com/societyhall/search.asp state genealogical society] where the family lived. | ||
*Major research libraries in the region where the family lived. | *Major research libraries in the region where the family lived. | ||
*The | *The FamilySearch Library. See [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/donations#literary-donations Gifts and Donations]. From that page be sure to read the donation policy titled "Donations to the FamilySearch Library," and get the "authorized gift form" granting permission for the Library to digitize or microfilm your book.<br><br> | ||
'''''Periodical Article.''''' If you don’t have enough information or funding to write a book, you may want to write a short article for a genealogical periodical. This is especially useful if you have solved a long standing genealogical problem that may interest other researchers, such as the birth of an ancestor in the 1700s who may have many descendants. Perhaps your solution and sources are unique and others could learn from your experience. | '''''Periodical Article.''''' If you don’t have enough information or funding to write a book, you may want to write a short article for a genealogical periodical. This is especially useful if you have solved a long standing genealogical problem that may interest other researchers, such as the birth of an ancestor in the 1700s who may have many descendants. Perhaps your solution and sources are unique and others could learn from your experience. | ||
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A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | ||
Donald R. Barnes and Richard S. Lackey, ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'' (Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983). {{WorldCat|22282356|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | Donald R. Barnes and Richard S. Lackey, ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'' (Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983). {{WorldCat|22282356|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|439020|item|disp=FS Library Book 929.1 B261b}}. | ||
{{further|A Guide to Printing Your Family History}} Wiki page. | {{further|A Guide to Printing Your Family History}} Wiki page. | ||
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Hundreds of such associations are listed in— | Hundreds of such associations are listed in— | ||
Elizabeth Petty Bentley and Deborah Ann Carl, ''Directory of Family Associations '' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 2001). {{WorldCat|24376631|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | Elizabeth Petty Bentley and Deborah Ann Carl, ''Directory of Family Associations '' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publ., 2001). {{WorldCat|24376631|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1023965|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D24benb}}. | ||
''Family Associations and Organizations'' and ''Surname Organizations'' in FamilySearch.org at http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/WebSites/frameset_websites.asp?PAGE=browsesurnameandfamilyorg.asp [accessed 27 May 2008]. Organized by state or nation. | ''Family Associations and Organizations'' and ''Surname Organizations'' in FamilySearch.org at http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/WebSites/frameset_websites.asp?PAGE=browsesurnameandfamilyorg.asp [accessed 27 May 2008]. Organized by state or nation. | ||
To begin such an association, you can advertise in a major genealogical magazine such as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=233848&disp=Everton%27s+genealogical+helper%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Everton Genealogical Helper Magazine''] or in the newsletter of the local genealogical society where your family settled. For a list of local genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. | To begin such an association, you can advertise in a major genealogical magazine such as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=233848&disp=Everton%27s+genealogical+helper%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Everton Genealogical Helper Magazine''] or in the newsletter of the local genealogical society where your family settled. For a list of local genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. | ||
Contact other interested family members and seek others with the surname of interest in computerized phone directories. | Contact other interested family members and seek others with the surname of interest in computerized phone directories. | ||
== Donate Your Files == | == Donate Your Files == | ||
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On occasion it may not be possible to publish your findings. If you have a significant amount of printed or manuscript material about a family, an archive or historical society may be interested in your files. Be sure they are well organized so others can find information in the collection. If possible, index your materials. | On occasion it may not be possible to publish your findings. If you have a significant amount of printed or manuscript material about a family, an archive or historical society may be interested in your files. Be sure they are well organized so others can find information in the collection. If possible, index your materials. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library is willing to microfilm (or digitize for the Internet) organized collections of material. For details see the Library's [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/donations#literary-donations Gifts and Donations page]], and read the policy link titled "Donations to the FamilySearch Library." | ||
Computerized pedigrees and family group records should be contributed to the [[Submitting to the Pedigree Resource File|''Pedigree Resource File'']]. | Computerized pedigrees and family group records should be contributed to the [[Submitting to the Pedigree Resource File|''Pedigree Resource File'']]. | ||
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