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*Articles in genealogical periodicals. Use the '''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | *Articles in genealogical periodicals. Use the '''''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''''' [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi/search/people '''''People Search'''''] for a family name in over a million article titles in genealogical periodicals. Put the family name in the '''Surname''' field and click the ''Search'' button. If the Article Results List is too long, redo the search but in the '''Keyword''' field add the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state where they lived. | ||
Records containing previous research are described in the | Records containing previous research are described in the “[[Germans_from_Russia_Biography|Biography]],” “[[Germans_from_Russia_Genealogy|Genealogy]],” “[[Germans_from_Russia_History|History]],” “[[Germans_from_Russia_Periodicals|Periodicals]],” and “[[Germans_from_Russia_Societies|Societies]]” sections of this outline. Remember that the information in these sources may contain some inaccuracies. Therefore, you will want to verify the information you find in such records with other records. | ||
'''''Original Research Sources.''''' After surveying previous research, you will be ready to begin original research. Original research is the process of searching through original documents, often copied on microfilm, which are usually handwritten in the native language. These documents can provide primary information about your family because they were generally recorded at or near the time of an event by a reliable witness. To do thorough research, you should search records of: | '''''Original Research Sources.''''' After surveying previous research, you will be ready to begin original research. Original research is the process of searching through original documents, often copied on microfilm, which are usually handwritten in the native language. These documents can provide primary information about your family because they were generally recorded at or near the time of an event by a reliable witness. To do thorough research, you should search records of: | ||
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*Naturalization and Citizenship. ??? | *Naturalization and Citizenship. ??? | ||
For each record type, ''the section heading used in this portal is the same as the heading used in the Family History Library Catalog''. | For each record type, ''the section heading used in this portal is the same as the heading used in the Family History Library Catalog''. | ||
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== '''Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record''' == | == '''Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record''' == | ||