Your Guide to the Family History Library [Paperback]

James Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2001

This is a guide to making the most effective use of the world's largest archive of genealogy and family history materials, the Family History Library at Salt Lake City. It includes the basics of family history research; Internet searches including 3400 worldwide centres; and onsite research tips.

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About the Author

Paula Stuart Warren and James W. Warren are both professional genealogical and historical researchers. They research and lecture throughout the U.S. for much of the year. During that time, they spend many weeks in Salt Lake City teaching and doing client research at the Family History Library, where they led group research trips for seven years. They operate Warren Research and Publishing in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books; 1 edition (August 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558705783
• ISBN-13: 978-1558705784
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Education & Reference > Genealogy > United States

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 4, 2002

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This review is from: Your Guide to the Family History Library (Paperback)

I read this book the week before I arrived for my first visit to the FHL. It was very useful to me. I did what they suggested and purchased the FHL Library catalog on CD (did not know that was available before) and searched in my hotel room for potentially useful items when the library was closed. I was then able to go straight to those items the next day. A good descripton of the surrounding area too. I know they can't cover it all, but I would like to see them add a little something on what there is to do with young children in the area. My husband had to entertain the children while I was doing my research.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Your guide to the Family History Library, April 2, 2006

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This review is from: Your Guide to the Family History Library (Paperback)

I find this will be a great help in getting around the Family History Library as this is my first trip there. Knowing where things are and how to prepare will help me take full advantage of my limited time there. Having been told knowing what you want and where in the Library it is, will save me much time and effort, this book doest just that for me.