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==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
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*[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ Pioneers and People of Saskatchewan] | *[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ Pioneers and People of Saskatchewan] | ||
*[https://cdm22007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p22007coll8/id/194049 Notable Saskatchewan Women 1905-1980], e-book | *[https://cdm22007.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p22007coll8/id/194049 Notable Saskatchewan Women 1905-1980], e-book | ||
* | *{{FSC|152926|item|disp=Who's who in the West : a biographical dictionary of noteworthy men and women of the Pacific coast and western states}} Several editions are linked here. Some issues are digital. Click on links to find them. | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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Don't forget to try searching the library for biographical books [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|'''Surname Search''']] of the FamilySearch Catalog under the individual's name. Also contact other family members for unpublished life histories they may know of. | Don't forget to try searching the library for biographical books [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|'''Surname Search''']] of the FamilySearch Catalog under the individual's name. Also contact other family members for unpublished life histories they may know of. | ||
Thousands of brief biographical sketches have been collected and published in local history books. These collections most often include biographies of early settlers and prominent or well-known citizens of a particular rural municipality, village, school district or town. The | Thousands of brief biographical sketches have been collected and published in local history books. These collections most often include biographies of early settlers and prominent or well-known citizens of a particular rural municipality, village, school district or town. The FamilySearch Library has acquired some community local history books. Other almanacs feature biographical sketches of prominent persons such as scientists, writers, artists, or other vocations. | ||
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== Compiled Biographies == | == Compiled Biographies == | ||
Collections of biographies at the | Collections of biographies at the FamilySearch Library are generally listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||
:Saskatchewan - BIOGRAPHY | :Saskatchewan - BIOGRAPHY | ||
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== Important Websites == | == Important Websites == | ||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/history/index.html Canadian People] -- A compilaton of prominent Canadian People, Western Canada sections are online. <br>*[http://www.cyndislist.com/biographies/ Cyndi's List - Biographies]<br>*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ 1888 McPhillips' alphabetical and business directory of the District of Saskatchewan, N.W.T. : together with brief historical sketches of Prince Albert, Battleford and other settlements in the District - Saskatchewan Gen Web]<br>* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ Pioneers and Prominent People of Saskatchewan] published in 1924 with additional biographies added by visitors to the website about Saskatchewan persons.<br>* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/SaskatchewanAndItsPeople/index.html Saskatchewan and its People] index connects to biographical persons as well as people mentioned within the biographical sketches.<br>* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/school/Footnotes.html Saskatchewan Gen Web - One Room School Project - Home Page] Bibliographical page containing names of local history books online and in print.<br>* [ | *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/history/index.html Canadian People] -- A compilaton of prominent Canadian People, Western Canada sections are online. <br> | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/biographies/ Cyndi's List - Biographies]<br> | |||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ 1888 McPhillips' alphabetical and business directory of the District of Saskatchewan, N.W.T. : together with brief historical sketches of Prince Albert, Battleford and other settlements in the District - Saskatchewan Gen Web]<br> | |||
* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/P-PP-SK/ Pioneers and Prominent People of Saskatchewan] published in 1924 with additional biographies added by visitors to the website about Saskatchewan persons.<br> | |||
* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/SaskatchewanAndItsPeople/index.html Saskatchewan and its People] index connects to biographical persons as well as people mentioned within the biographical sketches.<br> | |||
* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/school/Footnotes.html Saskatchewan Gen Web - One Room School Project - Home Page] Bibliographical page containing names of local history books online and in print.<br> | |||
* [https://www.ongenealogy.com/listings/roots-nos-racines/ Our Roots / Nos Racines] Online digitization project of local history books.<br> | |||
* [http://books.google.ca/advanced_book_search Advanced Book Search] Google books contains digitized Saskatchewan history books. | |||
[[Category:Canada Biography]] [[Category:Saskatchewan, Canada]] | [[Category:Canada Biography]] [[Category:Saskatchewan, Canada]] | ||
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