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Sütterlin or Suetterlin writing ("old German hand") is a practiced style of writing similar to earlier styles. This is a script, created by the Berlin graphic artist Ludwig Sütterlin (1865-1917), which was taught from 1915 to 1941 in German schools. It is also called the "deutsche Schrift". The website [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm suetterlinschrift.de] allows you to type any word and see what it would look like in that script. This is a very useful learning tool. [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Lese/Kanzlei1.htm This comparison page] for the alphabet gives multiple examples of each letter.<br> | Sütterlin or Suetterlin writing ("old German hand") is a practiced style of writing similar to earlier styles. This is a script, created by the Berlin graphic artist Ludwig Sütterlin (1865-1917), which was taught from 1915 to 1941 in German schools. It is also called the "deutsche Schrift". The website [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm suetterlinschrift.de] allows you to type any word and see what it would look like in that script. This is a very useful learning tool. [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Lese/Kanzlei1.htm This comparison page] for the alphabet gives multiple examples of each letter.<br> | ||
=== '''Script Generator Tool''' === | |||
See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool using "[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld alte deutsche Handschriften]" website. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool using "[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld alte deutsche Handschriften]" website. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | ||
*[https://script.byu.edu/00000184-9bb0-d9f7-af95-9bbc5e000001/german-name-examples '''List of Names in Old German Script'''] A comprehensive list of German given names, written in old script, with possible variations. | *[https://script.byu.edu/00000184-9bb0-d9f7-af95-9bbc5e000001/german-name-examples '''List of Names in Old German Script'''] A comprehensive list of German given names, written in old script, with possible variations. | ||
*[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld '''Old German Script Transcriber (alte deutsche Handschriften):'''] See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | *[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld '''Old German Script Transcriber (alte deutsche Handschriften):'''] See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | ||
===Transkribus=== | |||
'''[https://readcoop.eu/transkribus Transkribus]''' is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool trained on historic script. Watch the instructional video on the website for details on how to use this tool for a rough transcription of documents.<br> | '''[https://readcoop.eu/transkribus Transkribus]''' is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool trained on historic script. Watch the instructional video on the website for details on how to use this tool for a rough transcription of documents.<br> | ||
''Note: This tool is AI, and can regularly make mistakes. Transcriptions obtained through Transkribus should be taken with a grain of salt, and always double-checked by a handwriting expert.'' | ''Note: This tool is AI, and can regularly make mistakes. Transcriptions obtained through Transkribus should be taken with a grain of salt, and always double-checked by a handwriting expert.'' | ||
==Downloadable Handouts== | |||
*These printable handouts can be used for ready reference when reading German Handwriting.<br> | *These printable handouts can be used for ready reference when reading German Handwriting.<br> | ||
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=== Tutorials and Classes === | |||
A three-hour series about how to '''read old documents''' can be found [https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 '''here''']. A ten-part online [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] is available that focuses on how to decipher simple German-language records by recognizing and writing letters in Kurrent, recognizing key genealogical terms, and recognizing common German names. | A three-hour series about how to '''read old documents''' can be found [https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/lessons/old-german-script-part-1 '''here''']. A ten-part online [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/german-paleography-seminar-introduction '''German Paleography Seminar'''] is available that focuses on how to decipher simple German-language records by recognizing and writing letters in Kurrent, recognizing key genealogical terms, and recognizing common German names. | ||
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See also: [https://german-handwriting.teachable.com/ Reading the Old German Handwriting] online course by Katherine Schober ($) | See also: [https://german-handwriting.teachable.com/ Reading the Old German Handwriting] online course by Katherine Schober ($) | ||
== German Word Lists == | |||
If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [[German Word List]] page on this wiki or a list of [http://german.about.com/library/blzahlen.htm German Numbers] from about.com. In order to not be overwhelmed, focus on [[German Word List#Key_Words|key words]]. Numbers are often written out, such as when they appear in paragraph form church register entries. These numbers represent birth, christening, marriage and other important dates within church registers. They can be especially difficult to read when the German word is not known.<br> | If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [[German Word List]] page on this wiki or a list of [http://german.about.com/library/blzahlen.htm German Numbers] from about.com. In order to not be overwhelmed, focus on [[German Word List#Key_Words|key words]]. Numbers are often written out, such as when they appear in paragraph form church register entries. These numbers represent birth, christening, marriage and other important dates within church registers. They can be especially difficult to read when the German word is not known.<br> | ||
== Books == | |||
These books include significant sections to help read the writing in German language documents: | These books include significant sections to help read the writing in German language documents: | ||
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[[Category:Germany_Language_and_Handwriting]] [[Category:Handwriting]] | [[Category:Germany_Language_and_Handwriting]] [[Category:Handwriting]][[Category:Germany]] | ||
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