Civil War Research Guide
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2003
96 pages
978-0-8117-4533-8 (ISBN)
Description
• Offers latest information on sources and techniques, including online resources
• Contains contact information for hundreds of sources
• Provides examples of specific documents included in genealogical research
It has been more than 40 years since the last comprehensive guide to tracing and researching Civil War ancestors was published. The Civil War Research Guide goes beyond, but does not exclude, such major national sources such as the National Archives in Washington, and features information on little-known publications, websites, auctions, memorabilia dealers, and patriotic organizations. The authors lay out a systematic procedure for performing research and recording the results in order to build a proper file on a Civil War soldier, making the experience both educational and entertaining.
• Contains contact information for hundreds of sources
• Provides examples of specific documents included in genealogical research
It has been more than 40 years since the last comprehensive guide to tracing and researching Civil War ancestors was published. The Civil War Research Guide goes beyond, but does not exclude, such major national sources such as the National Archives in Washington, and features information on little-known publications, websites, auctions, memorabilia dealers, and patriotic organizations. The authors lay out a systematic procedure for performing research and recording the results in order to build a proper file on a Civil War soldier, making the experience both educational and entertaining.
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By Thomas Churchill; Stephen McManus and Donald Thompson
Content
- Intro
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Organizing Your Research and Materials
- Chapter 2 Obtaining the Materials
- Chapter 3 Identifying the Regiment
- Chapter 4 Chronology and Army Structure
- Chapter 5 Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, and Other Archives
- Chapter 6 Historic Sites, Parks, and Battlefields
- Chapter 7 National Archives
- Chapter 8 Other Major Collections
- Chapter 9 Internet Websites
- Chapter 10 Grand Army of the Republic
- Chapter 11 Books
- Chapter 12 Newspapers
- Chapter 13 Dealers, Retailers, and Auctions
- Chapter 14 Reenactments and Shows
- Closing Thoughts
- Appendix A Correspondence Tracking Form
- Appendix B Checklist of Places or Organizations Contacted
- Appendix C Sample Request Letter
- Appendix D Sources for Rosters
- Appendix E Chronology of Battles Form
- Appendix F Chart of Regiment's Organization
- Appendix G Command Structure Form
- Appendix H State Archives, Historical and Genealogical Societies
- Appendix I National Historic Sites and Battlefield Parks
- Appendix J Sources for Confederate Pension and Military Records
- Appendix K Regional Branches of the National Archives
- Appendix L Other Museums, Libraries, and Collections of Interest
- Suggested Books of Interest
- About the Authors
- Back Cover
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