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'''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | '''1950's–1960's''' The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances. | ||
'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the Vietnam War. | '''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the Vietnam War. | ||
=== Resources and Value of Histories === | === Resources and Value of Histories === | ||
Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | Histories are great sources of genealogical information. Many contain biographical information about individuals who lived in the area, including: | ||
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*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}} | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{WorldCat|315166|At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|252458|item|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}} | ||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28578 ''History of the state of Washington''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28594 ''A history of central Washington: including the famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleys, with an index and ei''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28594 ''A history of central Washington: including the famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleys, with an index and ei''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
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*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28593 ''The State of Washington: a brief history of the discovery, settlement and organization of Washington, the "Evergreen State":''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28593 ''The State of Washington: a brief history of the discovery, settlement and organization of Washington, the "Evergreen State":''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27468 ''Appletons' guide-book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast: including the shores of Washington, British Columbia, southeastern A''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27468 ''Appletons' guide-book to Alaska and the Northwest Coast: including the shores of Washington, British Columbia, southeastern A''] (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''') | ||
*Ramsey, Guy ''Postmarked Washington'' (Various publishers depending on counties covered). He detailed the founding and dissolving of post offices and the history of the communities served by them. View versions choices at [http://stlow.iii.com/search/?searchscope=2&searchtype=Y&criteria=2&searcharg=Postmarked&submit=Search Washington State Library] . Along with the State Library, many local libraries have copies for their county. | *Ramsey, Guy ''Postmarked Washington'' (Various publishers depending on counties covered). He detailed the founding and dissolving of post offices and the history of the communities served by them. View versions choices at [http://stlow.iii.com/search/?searchscope=2&searchtype=Y&criteria=2&searcharg=Postmarked&submit=Search Washington State Library] . Along with the State Library, many local libraries have copies for their county. | ||
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[[Category:Washington|History]] | [[Category:Washington|History]][[Category:United States History]] | ||