A Student's Guide To Irish American Genealogy (Oryx American Family Tree Series) [Hardcover]

Erin McKenna (Author), Charles T. Galbraith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0897749766 | ISBN-13: 978-0897749763 | Edition: annotated edition

This series of student research tools explains the process of genealogical research while creating opportunities to practice and integrate social studies skills. It aims to promote better student understanding of solid research techniques and enhances the American curriculum. The series supplements the thematic strands in the New Curriculum standards for social studies in American schools, such as: culture, time, continuity, and change; individual development and identity; power, authority, and governance; people, places, and environment; individuals, groups, and institutions; global connections. The series also aims to provide students with the opportunity to practice the historian's craft as they learn how to: collect data; use the latest electronic research tools; obtain and evaluate documents and sources; conduct and record eyewitness acounts of historical events in family life. Each volume also explains to students the "whys" and "hows" of tracing their roots if they are adopted or come from non-tradtional families.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

McKenna, a freelance writer in Chicago whose ancestors immigrated to New York from County Clare and County Armagh in the 19th century, has written a beginner's guide to researching Irish American genealogy. Her book provides essential background on Ireland and Northern Ireland and tells how to begin research, interview relatives, and write the family history. Each chapter lists current resources and includes a list of Internet web sites. Two advanced guides for research in Ireland and Northern Ireland, respectively, are John Grenham's Tracing Your Irish Ancestors (LJ 1/93) and Kathleen Neill's How To Trace Family History in Northern Ireland (Irish Genealogical Association, 1986). A solid contribution to researching Irish genealogy in America, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, McKenna's book will be useful for students of all ages. [The numerous books in this series cover, among others, British American, Native American, African American, and Jewish American genealogy.?Ed.]?Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
-?Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Genealogy books frequently lack the appeal necessary to make them inviting reading, but this book is a rare exception with its enticing illustrations and personal message. This volume is a must-have for any library serving youth." -- Voice of Youth Advocates

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood; annotated edition edition (October 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897749766
• ISBN-13: 978-0897749763
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,462,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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