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Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas? | Resources that help users identify historical records generated for example, in US colonial period and before county formations are greatly needed (also any extinct counties, districts, townships). What steps can contributors take to make sure users can find resources in these areas? | ||
1. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. Review the area on the Wiki for resources available. Review to make sure it is easy for users to tell where to look for resources during time periods when resources were generated for this area. Add resources that you have knowledge about. | 1. Look at the localities that you have knowledge about. Review the area on the Wiki for resources available. Review to make sure it is easy for users to tell where to look for resources during time periods when resources were generated for this area. Add resources that you have knowledge about. | ||
2. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: | 2. Pick an area. Learn about boundary changes. Use the following resources to learn about boundaries: | ||
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*Resources at the local archives | *Resources at the local archives | ||
3. Learn where records are held during different time periods for a particular state/province/county/parish, etc. What are some examples of respositories? Do not forget to check church records. They may be the only way to determine BMD before civil records existed. | 3. Learn where records are held during different time periods for a particular state/province/county/parish, etc. What are some examples of respositories? Do not forget to check church records. They may be the only way to determine BMD before civil records existed. | ||
4. Identify record types and what these records contain. Look for resources through genealogical societies, local library, university libraries, historical societies | 4. Identify record types and what these records contain. Look for resources through | ||
*genealogical societies - query experts, attend presentations, and review publications | |||
*local library - find out who the local history manager is and what they know, resources they have. | |||
*university libraries - check online and offline catalogs, and query manager of local history | |||
*historical societies - | |||
*museums - check resources, online catalogs, vertical files | |||
Where can you go to learn about records that exist? Add information to the Wiki. Help users understand how to use these records. | |||
5. Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. Some may also mention early settlers or allied family. | 5. Check online sites such as Internet Archives and Google Books for publications that can help users learn more about local histories. Some may also mention early settlers or allied family. | ||
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