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== Handwriting Examples and Tools<br> == | |||
Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English-speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic]. | Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English-speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic]. | ||
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.<br> | |||
== Tutorials and Classes<br> == | |||
A three-part online class called [https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Germany%22 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | A three-part online class called [https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Germany%22 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | ||
Another helpful learning tool is the [http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx German Script Tutorial]. This section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | Another helpful learning tool is the [http://script.byu.edu/german/en/welcome.aspx German Script Tutorial]. This section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge.<br> | ||
Taking a course in German genealogy from a reputable college is also a worthwhile option for those who want to succeed in reading old German script. Such a course provides opportunities to practice your reading ability. For example, Brigham Young University - Independent Study offers such a free course in [http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/999022071006/public/start.htm German Research]. | |||
== German Word Lists == | |||
If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/German_Word_List 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/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. | If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/German_Word_List 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/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<br> == | |||
The book ''Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents ''by Roger P. Minert is an excellent textbook for studying the German script. It can be purchased [http://www.grtpublications.com/deciphering.htm here] | The book ''Deciphering Handwriting in German Documents ''by Roger P. Minert is an excellent textbook for studying the German script. It can be purchased [http://www.grtpublications.com/deciphering.htm here] | ||