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Most genealogical and historical societies publish magazines and newsletters. The articles often include the following:
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=== Overview ===
A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Greece 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


* Family genealogies and pedigrees
=== Periodicals ===
* Transcripts of church records, migration lists, and cemetery records
The following are some helpful periodicals for Greece:
* Helpful articles on research methodology
* Information about local records, archives, and services
* Book advertisements and book reviews
* Research advertisements
* Queries or requests for information about specific ancestors that can help you contact other interested researchers


'''North American Periodicals'''
*'''''Deltion Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados - Bulletin of the Heraldic and Genealogical Society of Greece''''' 1979-.  Published by Athinai, Greece: Ekdosis Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados. {{FSC|185085|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 949.5 D25d}}.


There are societies of Greek immigrants from various localities in Greece that publish periodicals (see the “Societies” section). These are often published quarterly and may focus on the immigrants to a particular region, county, or town.
*'''''Newsletter of the Greek Association of Family History and Tradition'''''  1992-. Published by Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Greek Association of Family History and Tradition. {{FSC|584683|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 949.5 D25r}}; and {{FSC|584683|title-id|disp=FS Library film 2055161 item 48}}. This newsletter contains helpful articles on research methodology; information about local records, archives and services; and book reviews. NOTE: The SIPEO organization was dissolved in the mid 1990's.


A genealogical periodical that is helpful for general Greek research information is published by the Greek Association of Family History and Tradition (SIPEO): Reezes: [http://feefhs.org/frl/fpnl/indexv3.html ''Newsletter of the Greek Association of Family History and Tradition'' ](SIPEO). Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Greek Association of Family History and Tradition, 1992–. (FHL book 949.5 D25r; film 2055161 item 48) This newsletter contains helpful articles on research methodology; information about local records, archives and services; and book reviews.
=== 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. Greece 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=1927189&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Greece%22 Greece-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.


'''Greek Periodicals'''


Societies and organizations in Greece publish genealogical periodicals in Greek. Much of their content is devoted to compiled genealogies of native families. They also are an excellent place to publish queries or advertisements regarding an ancestor from Greece. An example of one periodical is:
See also the “[[Greece Societies|Societies]]” section.  
 
[[Category:Greece]] [[Category:Periodicals]]
''Deltion Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados - Bulletin of the Heraldic and Genealogical Society of Greece''. Athinai, Greece: Ekdosis Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados, 1979–. (FHL book 949.5 D25d)
 
In addition, publications are available from regional societies, and major archives with genealogical collections will have copies of many periodicals, particularly those representing the area they serve. The town halls of each town usually can provide information about those societies and their locations. See also the “[[Greece Societies|Societies]]” section. .

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Overview

A periodical is a regularly published magazine, newsletter, or journal. Several valuable periodicals concerning Greece 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

The following are some helpful periodicals for Greece:

  • Deltion Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados - Bulletin of the Heraldic and Genealogical Society of Greece 1979-. Published by Athinai, Greece: Ekdosis Eraldikis kai Genealogikis Etairias Ellados. FS Catalog book 949.5 D25d.
  • Newsletter of the Greek Association of Family History and Tradition 1992-. Published by Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Greek Association of Family History and Tradition. FS Catalog book 949.5 D25r; and FS Library film 2055161 item 48. This newsletter contains helpful articles on research methodology; information about local records, archives and services; and book reviews. NOTE: The SIPEO organization was dissolved in the mid 1990's.

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:

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. Greece periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: Greece-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.


See also the “Societies” section.