Periodical Source Index (PERSI): Difference between revisions

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:*Year published
:*Year published
:*Publisher
:*Publisher
*''Note:'' Send a screen shot of the results list stating which articles you wish to get a copy
*''Note:'' Send a screen shot of the results list, indicating which articles you wish to have copied.


===Obtain a Copy of Article While at Allen County Public Library===
===Obtain a Copy of Article While at Allen County Public Library===
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==Searching PERSI While at Allen County Public Library Website ==
==Searching PERSI While at Allen County Public Library Website ==
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI database]
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI database]
*To access PERSI in any Allen County Public Library facility, click on “Genealogy” on the main [ https://acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy webpage], click on the image: [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ Periodical Source Index, PERSI.]
*To access PERSI in any Allen County Public Library facility, click on “Genealogy” on the main [https://acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy webpage], click on the image: [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ Periodical Source Index, PERSI.]


===Searching PERSI===
===Searching PERSI===
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:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_can.php Canada]'''; by province or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_can.php Canada]'''; by province or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_bi.php British Isles]'''; by county, county, or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_bi.php British Isles]'''; by county, county, or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_oc.php Other Countries'''; list of other countries covered
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_oc.php Other Countries]'''; list of other countries covered
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persihowto.php Research Technique Articles]'''; search by 23 record types
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persihowto.php Research Technique Articles]'''; search by 23 record types
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persiarttitle.php Article Title Keyword Search]
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persiarttitle.php Article Title Keyword Search]
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*'''Tax Records:''' personal, property, income
*'''Tax Records:''' personal, property, income
*'''Vital Records:''' births, marriages, deaths, coroner inquests, funeral homes
*'''Vital Records:''' births, marriages, deaths, coroner inquests, funeral homes
*'''Voter Records:''' lists, elections, election procedures
*'''Voting Records:''' lists, elections, election procedures
*'''Wills:''' indexes, abstracts, transcriptions (can include slaves)
*'''Wills:''' indexes, abstracts, transcriptions (can include slaves)


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*PERSI is a subject index to articles, '''''not an every name or every word index'''''. Entries are by: <br>- Location and record type; <br>- Surname as subject; or <br>- How-to topic.
*PERSI is a subject index to articles, '''''not an every name or every word index'''''. Entries are by: <br>- Location and record type; <br>- Surname as subject; or <br>- How-to topic.
*Findmypast is adding digital copies of periodicals PERSI indexes (must have a subscription or user pay-per-view credits)
*PERSI does not cover surname periodicals and does not normally include queries, charts, fiction, cartoons, or poetry.
*PERSI does not cover surname periodicals and does not normally include queries, charts, fiction, cartoons, or poetry.


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The ACPL Foundation offers an article copying service for a fee those unable to visit or access the periodicals elsewhere.  
The ACPL Foundation offers an article copying service for a fee those unable to visit or access the periodicals elsewhere.  


===Articles at the Family History Library===
===Articles at the FamilySearch Library===
Articles may be found at the Family History Library. With the name of the periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if there is a copy in their collection. The Family History Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a title and keyword search'
Articles may be found at the FamilySearch Library. With the name of the periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if there is a copy in their collection. The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a title and keyword search'
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Title]:''' Search of the title of the periodical
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Title]:''' Search of the title of the periodical
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Keyword]:''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Keyword]:''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
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