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A three-part online class called [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | A three-part online class called [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | ||
Another helpful learning tool is http:// | Another helpful learning tool is http://script.byu.edu. THe German section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | ||
The book ''Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents ''by Roger P. Minert is an excellent textbook for studying the German script. It can be purchased [here]http://www.grtpublications.com/deciphering.htm | The book ''Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents ''by Roger P. Minert is an excellent textbook for studying the German script. It can be purchased [here]http://www.grtpublications.com/deciphering.htm | ||