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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research ]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know ]] > [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research ]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know ]] > [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ||
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Many families have kept objects that may provide important clues for further research on an ancestor. You may want to write a brief description explaining (1) what each item reveals about the family and (2) where the item is located. Look for items such as: | Many families have kept objects that may provide important clues for further research on an ancestor. You may want to write a brief description explaining (1) what each item reveals about the family and (2) where the item is located. Look for items such as: | ||
*Religious artifacts<br> | *Religious artifacts<br> | ||
*Samplers, tapestries and quilts<br> | *Samplers, tapestries and quilts<br> | ||
*Heirlooms<br> | *Heirlooms<br> | ||
*Pieces of furniture or household items<br> | *Pieces of furniture or household items<br> | ||
*Medals, awards, trophies<br> | *Medals, awards, trophies<br> | ||
*Souvenirs<br> | *Souvenirs<br> | ||
*Clothing, uniforms<br> | *Clothing, uniforms<br> | ||
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Keep a record of contacts with family members on your research log. This will help you avoid duplicating your work and can help in following up later. Write out notes about interviews, meetings, and reunions. Make paper copies of e-mails and keep copies of letters sent or received. Cite these notes, printouts, and copies on your research log. | Keep a record of contacts with family members on your research log. This will help you avoid duplicating your work and can help in following up later. Write out notes about interviews, meetings, and reunions. Make paper copies of e-mails and keep copies of letters sent or received. Cite these notes, printouts, and copies on your research log. | ||
'''''Interviews''''' can be face to face or by telephone. Handbooks such as the following can help you prepare for an interview:<br> | '''''Interviews''''' can be face to face or by telephone. Handbooks such as the following can help you prepare for an interview:<br> | ||
Akeret, Robert U. ''Family Tales, Family Wisdom.'' New York: Henry Holt, 1992. (not at FHL) | Akeret, Robert U. ''Family Tales, Family Wisdom.'' New York: Henry Holt, 1992. (not at FHL) | ||
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Fletcher, William. ''Recording Your Family History.'' New York: Dodd, Mead, 1986. (FHL book 973 D27fL) | Fletcher, William. ''Recording Your Family History.'' New York: Dodd, Mead, 1986. (FHL book 973 D27fL) | ||
'''''E-mail and Correspondence.''''' When writing family members, follow a few basic rules:<br> | '''''E-mail and Correspondence.''''' When writing family members, follow a few basic rules:<br> | ||
*Don't send form letters. | *Don't send form letters. | ||
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Many introductory books about family history will give you more information about gathering family sources, including oral history and additional home sources. One of the best books for this kind of information is— | Many introductory books about family history will give you more information about gathering family sources, including oral history and additional home sources. One of the best books for this kind of information is— | ||
Lichtman, Allan J. ''Your Family History: How to Use Oral History, Personal Family Archives, and Public Documents to Discover Your Heritage.'' New York: Vintage Books, 1978. (FHL book 929.1 L617L) | Lichtman, Allan J. ''Your Family History: How to Use Oral History, Personal Family Archives, and Public Documents to Discover Your Heritage.'' New York: Vintage Books, 1978. (FHL book 929.1 L617L) | ||
== '''Requesting Additional Information from Your Family''' == | == '''Requesting Additional Information from Your Family''' == | ||