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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]. | ||
A three-part online class | A three-part online class called[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_education.asp?PAGE=education_research_series_online.asp%3FActiveTab=2 Reading German Handwritten Records] is available on the FamilySearch.org website. | ||
Another helpful learning tool is http://www.script.byu.edu. THe German section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | Another helpful learning tool is http://www.script.byu.edu. THe German section shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge. | ||