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A bibliography of local histories is: | A bibliography of local histories is: | ||
*''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print'' <ref>Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''. Clarkston, Georgia: Heritage Research, 1984. (Family History Library book | *''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print'' <ref>Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''Ohio Local and Family History Sources in Print''. Clarkston, Georgia: Heritage Research, 1984. (Family History Library book {{FHL|31025|title-id|disp=977.1 H23o}}.)</ref> | ||
*''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ( | *''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref>Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ({{FHL|A Bibliography of American County Histories|title|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}})</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&amp;referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> | ||
*''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ( | *''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ({{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}.) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&amp;qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref> | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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Several multi-volume histories of Ohio were written between 1890 and 1945. Two examples are: | Several multi-volume histories of Ohio were written between 1890 and 1945. Two examples are: | ||
*''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]'' <ref>Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''. Two Volumes. N.p.: The State of Ohio, 1908, c1888. (Family History Library book | *''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]'' <ref>Howe, Henry. ''[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/ Historical Collections of Ohio]''. Two Volumes. N.p.: The State of Ohio, 1908, c1888. (Family History Library book {{FHL|49770|title-id|disp=977.1 H2hh 1908}}; film 1698149 Item 5) </ref>The set has been produced by a number of publishers since 1847. | ||
Many editions exist. An index to this book is: | Many editions exist. An index to this book is: | ||
*''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' <ref>Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' Wintersville, Ohio: S.H. Day, 1987-89. (Family History Library book 977.1 H22d; film | *''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' <ref>Day, Sandra H., comp. ''Index to Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio.'' Wintersville, Ohio: S.H. Day, 1987-89. (Family History Library book 977.1 H22d; film {{FHL|1698149|film|disp=1698149 Item 5}};&amp;nbsp; fiche {{FHL|628842|title-id|disp=6088090}}.) </ref> | ||
*''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/abbot.htm The History of the State of Ohio]'' <ref>Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/abbot.htm The History of the State of Ohio]''. Six Volumes. Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944. (Family History Library book | *''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/abbot.htm The History of the State of Ohio]'' <ref>Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/oh/abbot.htm The History of the State of Ohio]''. Six Volumes. Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.1 H2wi|disp=977.1 H2wi}}.) </ref> | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ( | *''The Almanac of American History'', <ref>Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ({{FHL|The Almanac of American History.|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2alm}}) </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&amp;referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ( | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ({{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H2ad}}.)</ref> <ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&amp;referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&amp;C Merriam, 1971. ( | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&amp;C Merriam, 1971. ({{FHL|Webster%27s Guide to American History%3A A Chronological%2C Geographical%2C and Biographical Survey and Compendium|title|disp=FHL book 973 H2v}}) </ref><ref>Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&amp;ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&amp;qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 | *''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FHL|244514|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 H23w}} </ref><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&amp;qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref>Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | ||
To find more books and articles about Ohio's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Ohio history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Ohio's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "Ohio history." [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||