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'''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+D23s book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).] | '''Smith’s Inventory of Genealogical Sources in the Family History Library.''' Scotland is a subject index to items likely not listed in the Family History Library Catalog but which can be found in selected periodicals, books, and films in the library’s collection (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+D23s book 941 D23s, 34 vols; fiche 6110528 in 18 parts).] | ||
=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
The Family History Library has many Scottish family and clan histories, published and unpublished, and newsletters that may contain genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other valuable information. | The Family History Library has many Scottish family and clan histories, published and unpublished, and newsletters that may contain genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other valuable information. | ||
You will find many Scottish family histories listed in: | You will find many Scottish family histories listed in: | ||
Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. ( | Ferguson, Joan P.S. ''Scottish Family Histories.'' Edinburgh: National Library of Scotland, 1986. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+D23f book Ref. 941 D23f].) This book lists over 3,200 family histories. | ||
You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. However, the catalog lists only the major surnames discussed in each history. | You can also find family histories by using the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog. However, the catalog lists only the major surnames discussed in each history. | ||
The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for Scottish families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. You can find other genealogical information on families by using the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog. Look under the following headings: | The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for Scottish families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. You can find other genealogical information on families by using the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog. Look under the following headings: | ||
GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | ||
SCOTLAND - GENEALOGY | SCOTLAND - GENEALOGY | ||
SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | ||