Abbreviations & Acronyms: Guide for Family Historians, Second Edition [Paperback]

Kip Sperry (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593310269 | ISBN-13: 978-1593310264 | Publication Date: April 15, 2003 | Edition: 2nd

Do you know what ARC, BIRDIE, DAMRUS, FOIA, GEDCOM, OVI, or Xpofer mean? These and many other abbreviations, acronyms, and initials are defined in this essential reference guide.

All genealogists and historians encounter abbreviations and acronyms in the course of their work. But even the most experienced researcher would be hard-pressed to know the meaning of all of them. In Abbreviations & Acronyms, the compiler presents an exceptionally detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, alphabetic symbols, initials, contractions, and shortenings of words--those that are found in original records and in printed sources. The listings, along with a brief explanation or description of each entry , are arranged alphabetically and appear just as they would in the original documents. For genealogist, historians, reference librarians, and others who often work with documents that contain abbreviations or acronyms, this work is an ideal reference source.

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About the Author

Kip Sperry is a professor of family history in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, where he teaches American and LDS genealogical research methods and sources. He is an Accredited Genealogist??; Certified Genealogist; Certified Genealogical Lecturer; Fellow, American Society of Genealogists; Fellow, National Genealogical Society; and Fellow, Utah Genealogical Association. Kip is author of Abbreviations and Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians; Genealogical Research in Ohio; Kirtland, Ohio: A Guide to Family History and Historical Sources; Reading Early American Handwriting; other books, chapters, journal articles, and Internet tutorials. He has lectured at national, regional, and state family history conferences and seminars, including BYU genealogy conferences. A graduate of BYU, he was born in Chardon, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Ancestry Publishing; 2nd edition (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593310269
• ISBN-13: 978-1593310264
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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