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A helpful periodical for [[New Mexico | === Overview === | ||
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning New Mexico genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following: | |||
*Family genealogies and pedigrees | |||
*Helpful articles on research methodology | |||
*Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more | |||
*Historical background | |||
*Current and historical maps | |||
*Information about local and national 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 | |||
=== Periodicals === | |||
A helpful periodical for New Mexico research is: | |||
*'''''New Mexico Genealogist''''' 1962—. (published by the New Mexico Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 8283, Albuquerque,NM 87198-8283; {{FSC|46121|title-id|disp=FS Library Book 978.9 B2n}}; Volumes 1-13 on {{FSC|46121|title-id|disp=film 982500 items 2-7}}, Volumes 14-16 on {{FSC|46121|title-id|disp=fiche 6049490-92}}. | |||
=== Obtaining Periodicals === | |||
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Search PERSI:<br> | |||
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)]''' at Allen County Public Library; index; More information: [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]]<br> | |||
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and regional or local libraries for available copies. | |||
The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. New Mexico periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=379&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20New%20Mexico%22%20%2Bsubject%3APeriodicals New Mexico-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using: | |||
*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county | |||
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical | |||
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br> | |||
Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via [https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. | |||
Learn more about how to search [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[FamilySearch Catalog]] on our Wiki pages. | |||
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Overview[edit | edit source]
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning New Mexico genealogical research exist. Many genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles in these periodicals often include the following:
- Family genealogies and pedigrees
- Helpful articles on research methodology
- Transcripts or indexes of biographical sketches, censuses, church records, migration lists, military records, obituaries, wills, vital records, and more
- Historical background
- Current and historical maps
- Information about local and national 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
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
A helpful periodical for New Mexico research is:
- New Mexico Genealogist 1962—. (published by the New Mexico Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 8283, Albuquerque,NM 87198-8283; FS Library Book 978.9 B2n; Volumes 1-13 on film 982500 items 2-7, Volumes 14-16 on fiche 6049490-92.
Obtaining Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Copies of periodicals are available from the local societies that publish them. Major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world. PERSI is available online and is especially useful because it refers to countless items published in thousands of family history periodicals worldwide. Search PERSI:
- PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) at Allen County Public Library; index; More information: Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the FamilySearch Catalog and regional or local libraries for available copies. The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. New Mexico periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: New Mexico-Periodicals. They can also be found by using:
- Place Search of the country, state/province, and county
- Title Search of the periodical
- Keyword Search for the publishing society name.
Also find Periodical resources available at other libraries via WorldCat. As with the FamilySearch Catalog search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. Learn more about how to search WorldCat and the FamilySearch Catalog on our Wiki pages.