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Genealogical journals and newsletters can be an excellent source of genealogical records. Periodicals publish compiled genealogies, as well as copies (transcripts, abstracts and extracts) of original records. Many also include background information, such as instructional material and finding aids, including indexes and bibliographies. Journals are available for many localities, and usually print records about local families. They are often published by a local society and are found in many public libraries. Genealogical periodicals are listed in— | Genealogical journals and newsletters can be an excellent source of genealogical records. Periodicals publish compiled genealogies, as well as copies (transcripts, abstracts and extracts) of original records. Many also include background information, such as instructional material and finding aids, including indexes and bibliographies. Journals are available for many localities, and usually print records about local families. They are often published by a local society and are found in many public libraries. Genealogical periodicals are listed in— | ||
Dina C. Carson, ''Directory of Genealogical and Historical Society Periodicals in the US and Canada'' (Niwot, Colo.: Iron Gate Publishing, 2002). {{WorldCat|48937383|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1035251|item|disp=FHL Book 970 D25c}}. | |||
Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many Family History Centers and other genealogical libraries have a subscription and let visitors use it for free. | Many journals have their own excellent indexes. English language (and French-Canadian) genealogical periodicals are also collectively indexed on the Internet in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|''Periodical Source Index'']] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi Heritage Quest Online]. This is a subscription site, but many Family History Centers and other genealogical libraries have a subscription and let visitors use it for free. | ||
== E-mail and Correspondence == | == E-mail and Correspondence == | ||