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| '''Bibliography of Local Histories''' | | '''Bibliography of Local Histories''' |
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| *Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''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.) {{WorldCat|11259104|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|31025|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H23o}} </ref> | | *Adams, Marilyn, comp. ''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.) {{WorldCat|11259104|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|31025|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H23o}} </ref> |
| *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}} </ref> | | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985.) {{WorldCat|12356760|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}} </ref> |
| *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''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.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}} </ref> | | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''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.) {{WorldCat|315166|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|252458|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}} </ref> |
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| === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === | | === State Histories Useful to Genealogists === |
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| *Howe, Henry. ''[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.) {{FSC|49770|item|disp=FS Library film 1698149 Item 5; book 977.1 H2hh 1908}} </ref>The set has been produced by a number of publishers since 1847 and many editions exist. | | *Howe, Henry. ''[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.) {{FSC|49770|item|disp=FS Library film 1698149 Item 5; book 977.1 H2hh 1908}} </ref>The set has been produced by a number of publishers since 1847 and many editions exist. |
| *Day, Sandra H., comp. ''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.) {{FSC|628842|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6003182 (first of 3); book 977.1 H22d}} </ref> | | *Day, Sandra H., comp. ''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.) {{FSC|628842|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6003182 (first of 3); book 977.1 H22d}} </ref> |
| *Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' <ref> Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' Six Volumes. (Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944.) {{FSC|180014|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2wi}} </ref> | | *Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' <ref> Wittke, Carl F., ed. ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofstateof02witt The History of the State of Ohio.]'' Six Volumes. (Columbus, Ohio: The Society, 1941-1944.) {{FSC|180014|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2wi}} </ref> |
| *''Valley of the Ohio''<ref> ''Valley of the Ohio'', Mann Butler, pub., 1971, Frankfurt Kentucky {{WorldCat|475833|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}} {{FSC|82247|item|disp=FS Library film 897452 item 2; book 973 H2bm}}Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry</ref> | | *''Valley of the Ohio''<ref> ''Valley of the Ohio'', Mann Butler, pub., 1971, Frankfurt Kentucky {{WorldCat|475833|disp=At various libaries (WorldCat)}} {{FSC|82247|item|disp=FS Library film 897452 item 2; book 973 H2bm}}Digital version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry</ref> |
| *''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'' <ref> ''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'', Randolph C., Downes, pub. 1970, Columbus Ohio {{WorldCat|263098|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|73497|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2do}}</ref> | | *''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'' <ref> ''Evolution of Ohio County Boundaries'', Randolph C., Downes, pub. 1970, Columbus Ohio {{WorldCat|263098|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|73497|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2do}}</ref> |
| *''History of Ohio'' <ref> 'History of Ohio'' Charles Burleigh Galbreath, pub. 1925, Chicago (5 volumes) {{WorldCat|478168|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|219741|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2ga v. 4,5; films 931797-801}} </ref> | | *''History of Ohio'' <ref> 'History of Ohio'' Charles Burleigh Galbreath, pub. 1925, Chicago (5 volumes) {{WorldCat|478168|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|219741|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2ga v. 4,5; films 931797-801}} </ref> |
| *''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' <ref> ''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' Elliot Howard Giltey, pub. 1901, Columbus Ohio</ref> | | *''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' <ref> ''The Ohio 100 Years Back'' Elliot Howard Giltey, pub. 1901, Columbus Ohio</ref> |
| *''History of Ohio'' <ref> ''History of Ohio'' Emilius Oviatt Randall, pub. 1912, New York {{WorldCat|220890409|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}</ref> | | *''History of Ohio'' <ref> ''History of Ohio'' Emilius Oviatt Randall, pub. 1912, New York {{WorldCat|220890409|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}</ref> |
| *''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' <ref> ''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' Peter Peterson Cherry, pub. 1921, Akron Ohio {{WorldCat|1089427|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}(Book), {{WorldCat|42044127|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} (microform), {{FSC|74147|item|disp=FS Library book 977.1 H2c}} (Family History Archive link inside Catalog) </ref> | | *''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' <ref> ''The Western Reserve and Early Ohio'' Peter Peterson Cherry, pub. 1921, Akron Ohio {{WorldCat|1089427|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}(Book), {{WorldCat|42044127|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} (microform), {{FSC|74147|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.1 H2c}} (Family History Archive link inside Catalog) </ref> |
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| *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}}</ref> This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. | | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' (Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983.) {{WorldCat|9392978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}</ref> This book provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. |
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| *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. <ref> ''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}} </ref> Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. | | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. <ref> ''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976.) {{WorldCat|2507380|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}} </ref> Includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. |
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| *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}} </ref>Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. | | *Van Doren, Charles Lincoln; Robert McHenry, ''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. <ref> (Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971.) {{WorldCat|142893|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}} </ref>Includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. |
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| *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' <ref> American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;amp;amp; Google Books] </ref> | | *American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' <ref> American Historical Association, ''Writings on American History'' (Washington, D.C.:American Historical Association,1960-1960) {{WorldCat|1770230|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|244514|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}Full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&amp;amp;amp; Google Books] </ref> |
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| '''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Ohio ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books. | | '''Draper Manuscript Collection.''' Look for Ohio ancestors 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books. |