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'''Handwriting.''' To read handwritten records, you may need to understand the handwriting practices of the recorder. Many researchers have found that the best way to learn to read old handwriting is to learn to write in that style. You may want to study a book about handwriting, such as— | '''Handwriting.''' To read handwritten records, you may need to understand the handwriting practices of the recorder. Many researchers have found that the best way to learn to read old handwriting is to learn to write in that style. You may want to study a book about handwriting, such as— | ||
E. Kay Kirkham, ''The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years'' (Logan, Utah: Everton Publ., 1973). {{WorldCat|937978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|39623|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6010036-37; Book 973 G3k}}. | E. Kay Kirkham, ''The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years'' (Logan, Utah: Everton Publ., 1973). {{WorldCat|937978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|39623|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6010036-37; Book 973 G3k}}. | ||
'''Terminology.''' Dictionaries can define unfamiliar words used in the records. Major libraries have comprehensive dictionaries that include archaic meanings and the origins of words. An excellent dictionary of genealogical terminology is— | '''Terminology.''' Dictionaries can define unfamiliar words used in the records. Major libraries have comprehensive dictionaries that include archaic meanings and the origins of words. An excellent dictionary of genealogical terminology is— | ||
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*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Swedish Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Swedish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
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=== Formats of Records === | === Formats of Records === | ||
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**''Web pages'' or ''blogs'' of individual genealogists. | **''Web pages'' or ''blogs'' of individual genealogists. | ||
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{{Principles}} | {{Principles}} | ||
[[Category:Obtain_and_Search_the_Records|Obtain_and_Search_the_Records]] | [[Category:Obtain_and_Search_the_Records|Obtain_and_Search_the_Records]] | ||