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North Germany to North America: 19th Century Migration
by R.L. Stockman. BACK IN PRINT! A brief history of emigration, emphasizing rural persons who came to the midwest, New York and Texas. Covers everything from reforms, farms, traditions, settlements in the U.S., etc. A veritable encyclopedia! 2003, paper, illus., maps, 675 pp. $ 28.95 D-151 |
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German Research Companion, 3rd edition
by Shirley Riemer, Rogert Minert and Jennifer Anderson. Updated, expanded, with no increase in price! For all those questions about how your ancestors lived in Germany - military, religion, culture, etc. 2010, 700+ pp., paper $ 28.00 D-044 |
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Brief History of Ostfriesland
by Carl Woebcken, translated by Gene Janssen. Originally published in 1949 in Europe, this is the story of a people who made the most of an unforgiving landscape. Great background for those who emigrated from this area on the North Sea. 2000, paper, 80 pp. Illus. $ 22.00 D-127 |
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Obit Index, Ostfriesiche Nachrichten/Ostfriesen Zeitung, Vol. 3 and expanded, 2006
compiled and indexed by Rick Gersema. Published in Dubuque, Breda and Ball Lake, IA, this German-language paper carried many obituaries of interest to East Friesen immigrants. Data here includes surname, middle and maiden names, date of paper, death place and place, state, birth place and date, with both a standard and a maiden name index. Heavy settlement from this area came to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and other nearby states. (Supply limited) 2006, paper, spiral bound $ 15.00 D-132 |
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About Rich Polder Farmers and Poor Moorfolk (Ostfriesland Under Prussian Rule)
More social history on Ostfriesen. 2003, paper, illus. $ 15.00 D-150 |
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They Ate From One Bowl: The History of the New Prague Area (1856-1900)
by Dr. Thomas O. Kajer. Background on conditions in Bohemia, crossing experiences, the movement west to the Mississippi, the steamboat industry and passages from Galena/Dubuque to St. Paul and Shakopee, and finally settlement in the Bohemian Triangle covering parts of Le Sueur, Scott and Rice counties. Topics covered include the early struggles for survival, the importance of ginseng, interactions with local American Indians, Civil War involvement, agricultural advancements, the pros and cons of the railroads, etc. 2006, 216 pp., paper, extensive footnotes $ 23.00 M-591 |
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North Dakota Immigrants: Coming to America
by Joseph L. Gavett. Nonfiction historical novel about North Dakota's golden era of immigration (1869-1903) as told through the lives of twelve families. In writing his story the author has used a wide variety of sources, including the personal memories of the immigrants and their families in their quest to create a new home here in the land of the Flickertails. There is much detail regarding sod houses, shipping lines, ships, letters, and experiences to bring the stories to life. 2007, paper, 307 pp., illus., maps $ 19.95 ND-020 |
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Following the Paper Trail: A Multilingual Translation Guide
by Jonathan D. Shea and William F. Hoffman. A guide to translating vital statistic records in 13 languages: Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Each section shows the alphabet of the language, sample vital statistic records and their translation, and a list of words commonly encountered. An indispensable reference source for anyone whose research involves European languages. 8-1/2" x 11", 256 pp., hardcover $ 29.00 D-167 |
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In Their Words: Genealogist's Translation Guide, Polish
by Jonathan D Shea and William F Hoffman. From two expert researchers, the guide they wanted when they began their researching. Well indexed, covers topics from phonetics to grammar to finding records in the U.S., consular records, etc. 2007 (revised), 392 pp., soft cover $ 35.00 D-117 |
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Germanic Genealogy, 3rd Edition
by Dr. Ed Brandt, Mary Bellingham, Kent Cutcomp, Kermit Frye, Patricia Lowe and Paul Sternberg, of the Germanic Genealogy Society. Subtitled "A Guide to Worldwide Sources and Migration Patterns," this edition includes resources for specific areas, new material for Eastern Europe, detailed information for Germanic settlements in Canada, new maps, websites, expanded information for over 90 countries, how to read German script, terminology and more. 2007, paper, 680 pp., illus., index $ 49.00 D-088 |
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A Traveller's History of Poland
by John Radzilowski. Excellent background history, with full chronology, a list of monarchs and rulers, a gazetteer, and historical maps. 2007, paper, illustrations, maps $ 14.95 D-165 |
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A Traveller's History of Germany
by Robert Cole. Complete and authoratative history, with practical info for visitors, a historical gazetteer, and illustrated with maps plus a chronology of events. paper, illustrations, maps $ 14.95 D-166 |
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Finding Your Polish Ancestors
by Kathleen Ann LaBudie-Szakall and Jan Steven Zaleski. It's easy to research when you know the ancestral village and those records have been microfilmed. This book describes strategies for overcoming most common problems, plus resources to help you in your search. paper $ 26.00 D-161 |
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Finding Your Slovak Ancestors
by Lisa A. Alzo. Resource book, with both traditional and online resources necessary for researching Slovak ancestors, and how to document and preserve finding for future generations. 385 pp., full size forms, paper $ 21.00 D-162 |
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Finding Your Ukrainian Ancestors
by Muryl Anrejciw Geary. Ukraine became an independent country in 1991, making it easier than ever before to research ancestral roots. This book lists various sources to research and what results to expect. (1998) 2000, paper, 163 pp. $ 16.00 D-163 |
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Atlantic Bridge to Germany: Baden
by Linda Herrick and Wendy Uncapher. The second in the revised Atlantic Bridge series, this is a self-contained guide to researching: word list in German, French and English, history, geography, maps, divisions, places, availability of films at Family History Library, etc. 2004, paper, 156 pp., illus. $ 20.00 AB-002 |
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Atlantic Bridge to Germany: Pomerania
by Linda Herrick and Wendy Uncapher. Index and maps of placenames in Pomerania (Pommern). Includes church and civil record dates available in the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. History, maps, and tips on how to research in Pomerania. 2005, paper, 238 pp., illus. $ 22.00 AB-003 |
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German Researcher: How to Get the Most Out of an LDS Family History Center
by Fay Dearden and Douglas Dearden. Easy to use guide with English translations of Meyers Orts abbreviations, help in reading script, etc. 4th edition. paper, 58 pp. $ 14.00 D-019 |
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German-English Genealogical Dictionary
Back in print! Easy-to-use to translate German-language documents. All words, symbols, and abbreviations were chosen because of their association with family research. 7th printing, 2006, 318 pp., paper $ 29.95 D-023 |
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Maps of the German Empire, 1871
Set of maps to find that ancestral home. paper, coil bound $ 17.00 D-040 |
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Latin Church in Polish Commonwealth in 1772: A Map and Index of Localities
Covers 6500 Roman Catholic parishes and branch churches, with maps, before partition. paper $ 17.00 D-075 |
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Deciphering Gothic Records
by Fay Dearden. On heavy stock for use right on the microfilm reader. Compare various ways the letters are formed and figure out the words for yourself! 1996, paper, spiral bound $ 6.50 D-078 |
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German-Bohemian Cooking
The best kind of cookbook: submitted by people who are willing to put their names (and reputations) on the line with their recipes. paper $ 7.00 D-079 |
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The German-Americans: An Ethnic Experience
by Willi Paul Adams; translated and adapted by LaVern J. Rippley and Eberhard Reichmann. Chapters include: Why Germans Left Home; Whereto? Germans Joined Germans; German Clubs and the Public Display of 'Germanness'; German or English?; Integration. 1993, paper, illus., photos $ 4.95 D-105 |
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Understanding Meyers Orts
by Fay S. Dearden. A translating guide for the directory of towns and places in the German Empire. Includes examples of interpreting the abbreviations and the special Gothic typeface used in it. 2000, paper, 20 pp. $ 8.00 D-106 |
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