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'''1945:''' World War II ends. Ostpreußen divided between Poland and Russia. All other German territories east of the Oder-Neisse line ceded to Poland: Hinterpommern, Westpreußen, Neumark region of Brandenburg and Schlesien come under Polish administration. | '''1945:''' World War II ends. Ostpreußen divided between Poland and Russia. All other German territories east of the Oder-Neisse line ceded to Poland: Hinterpommern, Westpreußen, Neumark region of Brandenburg and Schlesien come under Polish administration. | ||
The Family History Library has many published national, regional, provincial, and local histories for Germany. You can find histories in the | The Family History Library has many published national, regional, provincial, and local histories for Germany. You can find histories in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
EUROPE - HISTORY | EUROPE - HISTORY | ||
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In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The Family History Library has some local histories for towns in Germany, and similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The Family History Library has some local histories for towns in Germany, and similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
Bibliographies that list local histories are available for most states and provinces of Germany. These are listed in the Place Search of the | Bibliographies that list local histories are available for most states and provinces of Germany. These are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
GERMANY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | GERMANY - BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||