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=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain previous research or that can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
*'''International Genealogical Index.''' | *'''International Genealogical Index.''' | ||
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A few Italian families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories and newsletters usually include several generations of the family. | A few Italian families have produced histories or newsletters that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These histories and newsletters usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has a few published Italian family histories and newsletters. You can find them in the catalog by using the Surname Search. Not every name found in a family history is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog because it only includes the major surnames discussed in the family history. | ||
Some individuals in Italy have unpublished family histories. These histories pertain mostly to descendants of Italian nobility. Some individuals have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. These materials are generally not accessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | Some individuals in Italy have unpublished family histories. These histories pertain mostly to descendants of Italian nobility. Some individuals have collected a variety of unpublished records pertaining to their own families. These materials are generally not accessible for research unless you can establish contact with the appropriate individuals. | ||
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=== Genealogical Collections === | === Genealogical Collections === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has a few collections of genealogical material for Italian families. These may include published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineage. Some of the major genealogical collections are: | ||
*''Archivio genealogico'' (Genealogical studies). Firenze, Italy: ''Società Italiana di Studi Araldici e Genealogici'', 1961–. (FS Library book EUROPE 945 B2as; films 908856, item 2 and 97317, item 2.) | *''Archivio genealogico'' (Genealogical studies). Firenze, Italy: ''Società Italiana di Studi Araldici e Genealogici'', 1961–. (FS Library book EUROPE 945 B2as; films 908856, item 2 and 97317, item 2.) | ||
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