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== Finding histories in the Family History Library Catalog == | == Finding histories in the Family History Library Catalog == | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many published national, regional, provincial, and local histories for Germany. You can find histories in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
EUROPE - HISTORY | EUROPE - HISTORY | ||
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A special type of local history book with extensive genealogical information, called a village lineage book (Ortssippenbuch or Ortsfamilienbuch), is available for many towns in Germany. For more information about these books, see the “Genealogy” section. | A special type of local history book with extensive genealogical information, called a village lineage book (Ortssippenbuch or Ortsfamilienbuch), is available for many towns in Germany. For more information about these books, see the “Genealogy” section. | ||
In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The | In addition, local histories should be studied and enjoyed for the background information they can provide about your ancestors' lifestyle and the community and environment in which they lived. The FamilySearch Library has some local histories for towns in Germany, and similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
=== Bibliographies === | === Bibliographies === | ||
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