From School Library Journal
Grade 7 Up. This title is primarily an annotated bibliography of materials, organizations, libraries, and archives useful in researching German-American genealogy. In fact, over half of the book is devoted to such listings. While the citations are helpful and current?the author includes sections on genealogical computing and Internet resources?they will disappoint readers who open A Student's Guide expecting to find everything they need within its covers. Robl's approach is both overwhelming and complex; hence, only dedicated genealogists will persevere. Beginners will prefer to start with a more general guide, such as Ira Wolfman's Do People Grow on Family Trees? (Workman, 1991), enhanced by Irene Franck's The German-American Heritage (Facts on File, 1988). Wolfman's instructions on pedigree charts and other genealogical topics are much clearer than Robl's, and he includes useful forms. Franck goes into more detail on German history and emigration. Once teens have exhausted these resources and are still eager to continue their search, Robl's book will come in handy?but probably not before.?Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
.,."provides an easy to understand overview of the history of immigration and culture in the U.S. for the particular ethnic group....Where the books shine, for the student and adult genealogist, is in the resource listings....For students, these books provide a great way of getting started in genealogy and learning about the life and heritage of their ancestors. For adult researchers these books provide excellent resources to move beyond the genealogical books into learning about the history, culture and experience of their ancestors."-FGS Forum
?...provides an easy to understand overview of the history of immigration and culture in the U.S. for the particular ethnic group....Where the books shine, for the student and adult genealogist, is in the resource listings....For students, these books provide a great way of getting started in genealogy and learning about the life and heritage of their ancestors. For adult researchers these books provide excellent resources to move beyond the genealogical books into learning about the history, culture and experience of their ancestors.?-FGS Forum
?This is a well-organized and handcomely produced volume. As a basic research tool, it should be well received by anyone who is beginning German-American research. Recommended for all libraries.?-Colorado Libraries
"This is a well-organized and handcomely produced volume. As a basic research tool, it should be well received by anyone who is beginning German-American research. Recommended for all libraries."-Colorado Libraries
..."provides an easy to understand overview of the history of immigration and culture in the U.S. for the particular ethnic group....Where the books shine, for the student and adult genealogist, is in the resource listings....For students, these books provide a great way of getting started in genealogy and learning about the life and heritage of their ancestors. For adult researchers these books provide excellent resources to move beyond the genealogical books into learning about the history, culture and experience of their ancestors."-FGS Forum
About the Author
GREGORY ROBL is a bibliographic researcher at Norlin Library, University of Colorado. He holds a master's degree in German literature from the University of Kansas. He studied turn-of-the-century German literature in Hamburg as a Fulbright scholar and is a member of Palatines to America, a genealogical society.
