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Going Home: Guide to Polish American Family History Research
by Jonathan D. Shea. Comprehensive reference, with sections on local American records, Federal records, European records, historical geography with maps, language help, naming practices, locations of Polish archives, etc. 2008, paper, 420 pp., ind., illus. $ 35.00 D-175 |
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A Medical Miscellany for Genealogists
by Dr. Jeanette L. Jerger. Information to clarify obscure or obsolete medically-related terms and concepts likely to be encountered by genealogical researchers. Formatted like a dictionary, the terms are listed in alphabetical order and cross-referenced when necessary. Dr. Jerger also included terms related to myth and magic as they weave in and out of the healing arts. European, Asian, African, and Native American folk wisdom further complements the more mainstream medical terminology. (1995), 2006, 5<@189> x8<@189>, paper, alphabetical, 186 pp. $ 22.00 G-128 |
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Genealogist's Guide to Researching Tax Records
by Carol Cook Darrow, CG and Susan Winchester, Ph.D., CPA. Learn how to find tax records, how to read these records and understand the information they provide. This covers head or poll taxes, real estate taxes, personal property taxes, federal taxes, inheritance taxes, and a variety of miscellaneous taxes. 2007, paper, index, 182 pp. $ 20.00 G-007 |
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Researching Irish Archival & Repository Centres
by Brian W. Hutchingson, CMA, CG, FSA. Overview of the centers throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for conducting Irish research, with emphasis on types of records, onsite and long-distance methodology and availability of institutions. Includes info on sources at the Family History Libraries. 2001, paper, 82 pp., addresses $ 10.00 B-069 |
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Among the Wheat-fields of Minnesota
by G.W. Schatzel. Among the first settlers in Minnesota were farmers, come to plant and harvest grain for themselves and the remainder of the country. This article from January 1868 describes the process for growing wheat and bringing it to market in southeast Minnesota, an area no longer known for the crop. The author brings vast amounts of descriptive detail to the process of farming in the area and the people who perform the various functions. ISBN 1-932212-11-6, 2005, paper, 33 pps., illus., reprint $ 7.95 PE-002 |
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The Land of Lakes, or, The New Northwest
by L.W. Powell. This reprint from October 1875 details the early history of Minnesota beginning with Cartier and the French fur-traders, Jonathan Carver, missionaries such as Fathers Hennepin and Nicollet, the arrival of immigrants, the Dakota War of 1862, educational institutions, the naming of geographical features, and the development of the cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth. ISBN 1-932212-09-4, 2005, paper, 30 pps., illus., reprint $ 7.95 PE-001 |
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Among the Wheat-fields of Minnesota
by G.W. Schatzel. Among the first settlers in Minnesota were farmers, come to plant and harvest grain for themselves and the remainder of the country. This article from January 1868 describes the process for growing wheat and bringing it to market in southeast Minnesota, an area no longer known for the crop. $ 7.95 |
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Danes in Wisconsin (rev. ed.)
by Frederick Hale. History, enhanced by photos from the State Historical Society's iconographic collections. 32 pp., illus., paperback $ 9.95 W-037 |
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Swiss in Wisconsin (rev. ed.)
by Frederick Hale. History, enhanced by photos from the State Historical Society's iconographic collections. 72 pp., illus., paperback $ 9.95 W-042 |
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Welsh in Wisconsin (rev. ed.)
by Phillips G. Davies. History, enhanced by photos from the State Historical Society's iconographic collections. 80 pp., illus., paperback $ 9.95 W-089 |
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North Dakota Counties, Towns, People Part III
by Joseph L. Gavett. The last in a series of three books with stories from the western portion of the state, from Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Divide, Dunn, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, McKenzie, Mercer, Mountrail, Oliver, Renville, Slope, Stark, and Williams counties. 2010, 434 pp., paper, indexed $ 19.95 ND-027 |
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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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Bena: Celebrating the Centennial History
compiled by Cecelia McKeig and Renee Geving. Hundreds of photos and stories, from the founding of the town with the Great Northern railway, Civilian Conservation corps, lumbering, Indian reservation, residents and more -- beautiful area on Lake Winnibigoshish. 2008, 270 pp., paper, illus. $ 26.00 M-608 |
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The Dakota Uprising: A Pictorial History
by Curtis Dahlin with photographer biographies by Alan Woolworth. The story of the Dakota War of 1862 told through period photographs, a more personal face to both Indians and settlers. 2009, hard cover, bibliography, 411 pp., notes, index, illus. $ 39.95 F-544 |
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Red Wing: Reflections of a River Town
Shared history of this place, written by residents and collected by the local newspaper. Some are poignant, some exhilarating, and all are amazing local stories of businesses, holidays, get-togethers, and other events. 2007, list of contributors and contents $ 18.95 M-607 |
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Finding Your German Ancestors: A Practical Guide for Genealogists
by John T. Humphrey, CG. Helps with many of the issues involved in researching 18th and 19th immigrant ancestors, plus some sources not covered in other guides, such as the Ahnentafeln from the National Archives. 2009, paper, 123pp., word lists, index plus $ 19.95 D-174 |
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History of the Ojibway People, Second Edition
by William W. Warren, annotated and edited, with a new introduction by Theresa Schenck. For the first time since its initial publication in 1885, this classic history is now available with new annotations. 2009 (new edition), paper, 448 pp., notes, index, bibliography $ 22.95 F-543 |
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Quick Sheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases and Images
by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Another winner to ensure appropriate citations! Mills has provided direction to citing the six basic types of resources available through Ancestry.com, and what to include in citations. 2009, paper, laminated folder $ 7.95 G-206 |
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Emergency Aid for the Sufferers--Claims from the Dakota Conflict, Vol. 5: 1862-1863
compiled by Mary Hawker Bakeman. Financial requests of individual sufferers and reimbursement requests from those who provided shelter, food and clothing, taken from the records of the Minnesota State Archives. Those still needing aid in January 1863 are listed, mostly widows and their families, as they try to survive and return to normal lives. ISBN 1-932212-25-6, 2009, paper, 130 pp., index, illus. $ 19.95 M-604 |
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Understanding Ireland: History and source Records
by Brian W. Hutchison, CMA, CG, FSA (Scot). In no other country more than Ireland, is it imperative to understand the local history, past machination of records, and a knowledge of what documents were created vs. what is available. This book will help you comprehend research techniques in Ireland. 105 pages, paper $ 15.00 B-072 |
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Researching American Land Records
An overview of the history and types of land documents in the United States including: land grants; homestead records; development bounty lands; deeds and maps. Looking at colonial records (English, French, Mexican, Spanish). As well an overview of the availability of statewide and Internet land record sources & resources; where they are located and how you can contact the appropriate repository. 194 pages, softcover. Published 2002 $ 16.00 U-165 |
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Researching American Religious Records
A look at religions which had a significant presence in America before 1800. The culture & beliefs of those who settled in early America & understanding many of those developments will greatly assist one's search for genealogical sources and resources of information. 172 pages, softcover. First published 2001; revised 2003 $ 16.00 U-166 |
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Six Miles from St. Paul: Family and Society of Sarah Jane Sibley
by David M. Grabitzke. The story of Henry Sibley's wife Sarah (Steele), her challenges in maintaining relationships with family, friends, God and a rapidly homogenizing culture, and her efforts at leading Minnesota's very first historic preservation effort. Extensive notes, family trees, information on the households around the Sibleys in Mendota, well documented! 2008, paper, 188 pp., illus. $ 14.95 M-605 |
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History of Washington County: Gateway to Minnesota History
by Robert Goodman, with additional material by Marc Hugunin. A comprehensive history, lavishly illustrated, many maps, stories of individuals and groups, for this diverse and extensive area. 2008, soft cover, 280 pages, indexed, maps, photos $ 25.00 M-603 |
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Minnesota on the Map
by David A. Lanegran with the assistance of Carol Urness. Magnificent volume bringing together for the first time stunning but rarely seen maps of Minnesota through five centuries, showing what happened in the past and what was planned for the future. 2008, hardcover, 224 pages, 212 color illustrations, notes, index, bibliography $ 34.95 M-601 |
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