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=== Handwriting Examples and Tools === | === Handwriting Examples and Tools === | ||
[[Image:Old German Handwriting.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English- speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic].<br><br> Sütterlin or Suetterlin writing ("old German hand") is a practiced style of writing similar to earlier styles. This is a script, created by the Berlin graphic artist Ludwig Sütterlin (1865-1917), which was taught from 1915 to 1941 in German schools. It is also called the "deutsche Schrift". The website [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm suetterlinschrift.de] allows you to type any word and see what it would look like in that script. This is a very useful learning tool. [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Lese/Kanzlei1.htm This comparison page] for the alphabet gives multiple examples of each letter.<br> | [[Image:Old German Handwriting.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Old German Handwriting.jpg]]Old German gothic handwriting and print are very different from the Roman script most English- speaking genealogists use. For examples of old German Gothic handwriting see [{{fullurl:Image:Old_German_Handwriting.jpg}} Old German Handwriting (Gothic)] and the [{{fullurl:Image:German_Gothic_Handwriting_Guide.pdf}} Handwriting Guide: German Gothic].<br><br> Sütterlin or Suetterlin writing ("old German hand") is a practiced style of writing similar to earlier styles. This is a script, created by the Berlin graphic artist Ludwig Sütterlin (1865-1917), which was taught from 1915 to 1941 in German schools. It is also called the "deutsche Schrift". The website [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Englisch/Sutterlin.htm suetterlinschrift.de] allows you to type any word and see what it would look like in that script. This is a very useful learning tool. [http://www.suetterlinschrift.de/Lese/Kanzlei1.htm This comparison page] for the alphabet gives multiple examples of each letter.<br> | ||
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==== '''Script Generator Tool'''<br> ==== | |||
See your family names in the script of the era. Type your name or other word into the font generator tool using "[http://altdeutsche-schrift.de/adsschreiben.php#schrifftfeld alte deutsche Handschriften]" website. Click on the 8 different fonts. Save the image to your computer and use it as you work with old Germanic records.<br> | |||
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==== Tutorials and Classes ==== | ==== Tutorials and Classes ==== | ||
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Another helpful learning tool is the [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-script-tutorial/91 German<span style="font-size: 13.2800006866455px; line-height: 19.9200019836426px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 13.2800006866455px; background-color: white;"> Script Tutorial</span>].<span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 13.2800006866455px;"> This tutorial shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge.</span> | Another helpful learning tool is the [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-script-tutorial/91 German<span style="font-size: 13.2800006866455px; line-height: 19.9200019836426px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 13.2800006866455px; background-color: white;"> Script Tutorial</span>].<span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 13.2800006866455px;"> This tutorial shows how letters are formed, provides practice exercises, and allows students to test their knowledge.</span> | ||
Taking a course in German genealogy from a reputable college is also a worthwhile option for those who want to succeed in reading old German script. Such a course provides opportunities to practice your reading ability. For example, Brigham Young University - Independent Study offers such a free course in [http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/999022071006/public/start.htm German Research]. | Taking a course in German genealogy from a reputable college is also a worthwhile option for those who want to succeed in reading old German script. Such a course provides opportunities to practice your reading ability. For example, Brigham Young University - Independent Study offers such a free course in [http://is.byu.edu/courses/pe/999022071006/public/start.htm German Research]. | ||
=== German Word Lists === | === German Word Lists === | ||
If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [[German Word List]] page on this wiki or a list of [http://german.about.com/library/blzahlen.htm German Numbers] from about.com. In order to not be overwhelmed, focus on [[ | If you do not know German, additional helps may be required such as the [[German Word List]] page on this wiki or a list of [http://german.about.com/library/blzahlen.htm German Numbers] from about.com. In order to not be overwhelmed, focus on [[German Word List#Key_Words|key words]]. Numbers are often written out, such as when they appear in paragraph form church register entries. These numbers represent birth, christening, marriage and other important dates within church registers. They can be especially difficult to read when the German word is not known.<br> | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||