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Most family history periodicals publish transcriptions of local sources used in genealogical research. Information published in periodicals may include family histories, genealogies, historical background, maps, information about local records and archives, queries, census indexes, transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, military records, obituaries, and wills. Often published by genealogical or historical societies, they typically focus on the records of a particular county, while a few may specialize in records of a particular ethnic group or religion. Among the periodicals at the Family History Library are: | |||
Many family history periodicals publish local records of genealogical value. These may include genealogies; information about local records and archives; queries; census indexes; and transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills. | Many family history periodicals publish local records of genealogical value. These may include genealogies; information about local records and archives; queries; census indexes; and transcripts of family Bibles, church records, court records, cemetery records, land records, obituaries, and wills. | ||
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*''PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)''. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987–. (Family History Library book {{FHL|973 D25per|disp=973 D25per}}; 1847–1985 on fiche {{FHL|519852|title-id|disp=6016863}} [40 fiche]; 1986–1990 on fiche {{FHL|539226|title-id|disp=6016864}} [15 fiche].) Indexes thousands of family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details, see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119). | *''PERiodical Source Index (PERSI)''. Ft. Wayne, Indiana: Allen County Public Library Foundation, 1987–. (Family History Library book {{FHL|973 D25per|disp=973 D25per}}; 1847–1985 on fiche {{FHL|519852|title-id|disp=6016863}} [40 fiche]; 1986–1990 on fiche {{FHL|539226|title-id|disp=6016864}} [15 fiche].) Indexes thousands of family history periodicals. Annual indexes have been published yearly since 1986. For further details, see the PERiodical Source Index Resource Guide (34119). | ||
Once you locate an article in a periodical, check the Family History Library catalog and regional or local libraries for available copies. | |||
Periodicals can be found on state, county and local levels. The Family History Library has many collected periodicals. These can be found by using [[Family History Library Catalog Place-name Search|Place-name Search]] or a [[Family History Library Catalog|Title Search]] of the Family History Library catalog. Some periodicals may be found with a [[Family History Library Catalog Keyword Search|Keyword Search]] for the publishing society name.Societies may be also be found on state, county or local levels. | |||
Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche can be ordered for viewing at [[Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Also find Illinois Periodical resources available at other libraries (WorldCat). As with the FHLC search, search WorldCat using society names, locality names, and periodical title names. Learn more about how to search [[Worldcat Online Catalog|WorldCat]] and the [[Family History Library Catalog|FHLC]].<br> | |||
For more family history periodicals, look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | For more family history periodicals, look in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS<br> | WISCONSIN, [COUNTY]- SOCIETIES- PERIODICALS<br> | ||
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[[Category:Wisconsin|Periodicals]] | [[Category:Wisconsin|Periodicals]] | ||