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Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The "[[United States History|United States History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Nevada. The following sources are helpful for identifying local histories: | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The "[[United States History|United States History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Nevada. The following sources are helpful for identifying local histories: | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FHL|299450|title|disp= | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FHL|299450|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}}. {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FHL|252458|title-id|disp= | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}}. {{WorldCat|1365920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. | ||
=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | ||
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The following are only a few of the many U.S. history sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many U.S. history sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|title|disp= | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. {{FHL|531408|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}}. {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|title-id|disp= | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. {{FHL|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}}. {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. 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''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|title|disp= | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. {{FHL|280192|title|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}}. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster's+guide+to+American+history+:+a+chronological,+geographical+and+biographical+survey+and+compendium&hl=en#v=onepage&q=Webster's%20guide%20to%20American%20history%20%3A%20a%20chronological%2C%20geographical%20and%20biographical%20survey%20and%20compendium&f=false Google Books]. {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | ||
*''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= | *''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=FS Library book 973 H23w}}. {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. 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 Montana 's history try a [http://www.google.com/ Google] search. Search for phrases like "Nevada history." The [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] "Place-names" search lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about Montana 's history try a [http://www.google.com/ Google] search. Search for phrases like "Nevada history." The [[FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] "Place-names" search lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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