Librarians Serving Genealogists (LSG): Readings for Librarians

By: Irene Hansen, Genealogy Librarian, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Compiled in 1995

Edited for the World Wide Web by: Drew Smith, Instructor, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Florida, Tampa

Genealogical Reference Services

Entire Issues of Library Journals Devoted to Genealogy

The topic of genealogy is covered in a number of library journals, such as the following:

The Bookmark. "Family History Resources." Edited by Joseph F. Shubert and E. J. Josey. 49:3 (Spring 1991).
Illinois Libraries. "Genealogical Collections in Illinois." Edited by Lowell M. Volkel. 68:4 (April 1986).
Illinois Libraries. "Genealogical Collections II." Edited by Lowell M. Volkel. 70:7 (September 1988).
Illinois Libraries. "Genealogy Collections III." Edited by Josephine F. Moeller. 74:5 (November 1992).
Library Trends. "Genealogy and Libraries." Edited by Diane Foxhill Carothers. 32:1 (Summer 1983).
LLA Bulletin. Edited by Collin B. Hamer, Jr. 54:2 (Fall 1992).
RQ. Edited by Kathleen M. Heim. 23:2 (Winter 1983).

Children's and Young Adults' Genealogy

(see also Extension Services Including Teaching Genealogy)

Dequin, Henry C. "Leading Young Adults into Family History." Illinois Libraries 68:6 (June 1986): 360-364.
Jungreis, Abigail. Know Your Hometown History: Projects and Activities. New York: F. Watts, 1992.
Sluby, Patricia Carter. "Paths to the Past for Youth—It's in the Blood" [Motivating children to trace their lineage]. The Bookmark 49:3 (Spring 1991): 183-188.
Wilhelm, Laurn W. "Back to the Past: A Guide to Juvenile Genealogy (Bibliographical Essay)." School Library Journal 37:8 (August 1991): 100-101.
Wolfman, Ira. Do People Grow on Family Trees? Genealogy for Kids & Other Beginners: The Official Ellis Island Handbook. New York: Workman Pub., 1991.

Circulation and Interlibrary Loan

American Library Association. "New Interlibrary Loan Code Drafted." ALA Bulletin 62:4 (April 1968).
Boucher, Virginia. Interlibrary Loan Practices Handbook. Chicago: American Library Association, 1984.
"Missouri Public Library Circulates Genealogy Books." Library Journal 111:5 (March 15, 1986): 15.
Morris Leslie R., and Morris, Sandra Chass. Interlibrary Loan Policies Directory. 4th ed. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 1991.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Genealogy in Libraries." [Letter] ALA Bulletin 62:7 (July-August 1968): 798.
Steuart, Bradley W. "The Role of the American Genealogical Lending Library in Supplying Microform Sources Readily Available to Genealogists." Microform Review 17:4 (October 1988): 216-219.
Thomson, Sarah Katherine. Interlibrary Loan Policies Directory. Chicago: American Library Association, 1975.
WLN Interlibrary Loan Policies Directory. Lacey, Wa.: WLN, 1991— . Derived from WLN on-line Interlibrary Loan (ILL) policy file.

Collection Development

American Library Association. Reference and Adult Services Division. History Section. Genealogy Committee. Guidelines for Developing Beginning Genealogical Collections and Services. Chicago: American Library Association, 1992.
Ashton, Rick J. "A Commitment to Excellence in Genealogy: How the Public Library Became the Only Tourist Attraction in Fort Wayne, Indiana." Library Trends 32:1 (Summer 1983): 89-96.
Baker, Russell P. "Genealogical Collections for the Small Institution." Arkansas Libraries 43:2 (June 1986): 10-12.
Balay, Robert. "Genealogy." Guide to Reference Books: Covering Materials from 1985-1990. [Supplement to, see also: Sheehy, 1986.]
Carlson, Marie S. "Genealogy Services in Small Libraries." The Bookmark 49:1 (Spring 1991): 161-163.
Carothers, Diane Foxhill. "Resources of the Large Academic Research Library." Library Trends 32:1 (Summer 1983): 67-88.
Crawford, Denise S. "Developing a Genealogy Collection in a Small Public Library." Iowa Library Quarterly 24:3 (Summer 1987): 23-28.
Hartwell, J. Glenn, and Book, Betty L. "Genealogy in Collection Development." Vol. 6. LJ Special Report. New York: Library Journal, 1978, pp. 51-53.
Hoover, Clara G. "Genealogy Reference Books." Booklist 86:16 (April 15, 1990): 1652-655, 1658.
Kaufman, Mary. "Developing a Genealogy Collection: Some Initial Considerations." Vol. 1, no. 3. Collection Building, Studies in the Development and Effective Use of Library Resources. Gaylord Professional Publications in Association with Neal-Schuman Publishing, 1978, pp. 98-101.
Kemp, Thomas J. "Inexpensive Items for Building Your Genealogical Library." Connecticut Ancestry 19 (November 1976): 73-80.
Meisels, Sarah. "Building the Genealogy Collection in the Public Library: An Interagency Approach." Illinois Libraries 68:4 (April 1986): 254-258.
Meyers, Martha L. "Genealogical Resources 'Hidden' Within a Basic Reference Collection." Show-Me Libraries 31:5 (February 1980): 46-49.
Nelms, Willie. "Using Local History and Genealogy to Build Library Support." Library Journal 104:6 (March 15, 1979): 686-687.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Collection Development." Chapter 2. Library Service for Genealogists. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co., 1981, pp. 5-13. (Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, no. 15.)
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Resources in the Field—Genealogy: Part II: Basic Reference Tools for American Libraries." Wilson Library Bulletin 4:3 (November 1972): 257-261.
Reed, Ronald D. "A Selected Bibliography for the Establishment of a Small Genealogy Collection for Medium-Size Libraries in Illinois." Illinois Libraries 59 (April 1977): 271-179.
Reid, Judith P. "Branching Out into Genealogy." Library Journal 117:18 (November 1, 1992): 51-55.
Roff, Sandra Shoiock. "These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things: Reference Works for Genealogists." Reference Services Review 14:2 (Summer 1986): 27-30.
Sheehy, Eugene P., ed. "Genealogy." Guide to Reference Books. 10th ed. Chicago: American Library Association, 1986, pp. 313-328. [See also: Balay, 1992.]
Sinko, Peggy Tuck. "Building a Small Genealogy Collection in the Public Library." Illinois Libraries 59:4 (April 1977): 288-292.
Snell, Mary Kay. "Genealogy for Librarians." Texas Libraries 52:1 (Spring 1991): 17-22.
Thomas, Willa J. "May: Family Reunion Month." Reference Services Review 14:3 (Fall 1986): 64-67.

Extension Services Including Teaching Genealogy

(see also Children's and Young Adult's Genealogy)

General Extension Services

American Library Association, Reference and Adult Services Division. "Guidelines for Reprinting or Republishing Books of Historical Interest: Approved by the RASD Board of Directors, June 1984." RQ 24:1 (Fall 1984): 33-34.
American Library Association, Reference and Adult Services Division, History Section, Genealogy Committee. "Guidelines for Editors of Historical and Genealogical Bulletins and Family Newsletters." RQ 26:2 (Winter 1986): 169-170.
Bowers, Doris Roney. Planning a Genealogical Conference. (Decatur, Ill.): Federation of Genealogical Societies, 1981.
Field, Roy. "Publications and Products." Chapter 17. Dewe, Michael, ed. A Manual of Local Studies Librarianship. Vol. 1. Brookfield, Vt.: Gower Pub. Co., 1991, pp. 376-390.
Nurse, Bernard. "Services to Users and Extension Activities." Chapter 13. Dewe, Michael, ed. A Manual of Local Studies Librarianship. Vol. 1. Brookfield, Vt.: Gower Pub. Co., 1991, pp. 248-270.

Teaching Genealogy

Carlberg, Nancy Ellen. Teaching Genealogy. Anaheim, Calif.: Carlberg Press, 1988.
Carter, Fran. On Teaching Genealogy. Orting, Wash.: Heritage Quest Press, 1989.
Davis, John Rivard. Not Merely Ancestors: A Guide for Teaching Genealogy in the Schools. Baltimore, Md.: Clearfield Co., 1993.
Estus, Charles, et al. Creating Effective Community History Assignments. Chicago: Newberry Library, 1979. (Newberry Papers in Family and Community History, no. 79-4.)
Flack, Jerry D. Lives of Promise: Studies in Biography and Family History. Englewood, Colo.: Teacher Ideas Press, 1992. (Gifted Treasury Series.)
Parker, J. Carlyle. Directory of Archivist and Librarian Genealogical Instructors. Turlock, Calif.: Marietta Publishing Co., 1990.
Provenzo, Eugene F., Jr., and Provenzo, Asterie Baker. Pursuing the Past: Teacher's Handbook. 2 v. Menlo Park, Calif.: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., 1984.
Smith, Gary, and Otero, George. Teaching About Ethnic Heritage. Rev. ed. Revised by Edith King. Denver, Colo.: Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver, 1988.
Styx, Sherrie A. Curioser and Curioser: Investigative Genealogy (Teacher Guide). Rev. 1989. Eugene, Oreg.: Styx Enterprises, 1989.
Teaching Community History: Guides to Readings in Colonial Studies, Family History, Multimedia, & Oral History. Chicago: Newberry Library, 1977. (Newberry Papers in Family and Community History, no. 77-1.)
Wynne, Frances Holloway, and Stevens, C. J. Teaching Genealogy to Enrich the Curricula of the Intermediate, Middle, or Junior High School. Baton Rouge, La.: Oracle Press, 1982.

Indexing and Organization

Chandler, J. "Indexes for Local and Family History: A User's View." Indexer: Journal of the Society of Indexers and the Affiliated American & Australian & Canadian Societies. 13 (October 1983): 223-227.
Einhorn, Judith Meister. Guidelines for Indexing Local Newspapers. Westerly, R.I.: South County Interrelated Library System, 1976.
Flint, John, and Berry, Anne. Local Studies Collections: Guidelines and Subject Headings for Organizing and Indexing Resources. 2nd rev. ed. Sydney: Library Association of Australia, New South Wales Branch, 1985. (Occasional Paper. Library As sociation of Australia, New South Wales Branch, no. 9.)

Preservation

Palmisano-Drucker, Elsalyn. "Healthy Roots: Preserving Genealogical Collections for the Future." Conservation Administration News 43 (October 1990): 13.
Price, Helen. Stopping the Rot: A Handbook of Preventive Conservation for Local Studies Collections. 2nd ed., rev. and enl. Sydney: Australian Library and Information Association, New South Wales Branch, 1989. (Occasional Paper. Australian Li brary and Information Association, New South Wales Branch, no. 11.)
Steuart, Bradley W. "Preservation Microfilming, A Joint Venture (At the Indiana State Library)." Microfilm Review 19:2 (Spring 1990): 73-75.

Professional Development and Education

Professionalism and ethics are extremely important issues for librarians as well as professional genealogists. Among the institutions offering continuing education programs in genealogy are the following:

American Library Association (ALA), 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) [formerly known as the Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD)]. History Section (HS). Genealogy Committee. Established in 1968. With the Local History Committee of the History Section, began ALA Preconference programs in 1980. Also: ALA. RUSA. History Section. Local History Committee.
American Society of Genealogists, 1328 Stimmed Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223. Provides list of professional genealogists.
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), P.O. Box 11601, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84147. Provides list of professional genealogists.
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), P.O. Box 5816, Falmouth, Virginia, 22403, administers certification examinations to qualify as a "genealogist" (C.G.) or a "genealogical record searcher" (C.G.R.S). Maintains list of professional genealogists.
Family History Library (FHL) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), Genealogical Society of Utah, 35 North West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150, administers a program of accreditation for professional genealogists, "Accredited Gene alogist" (A.G.). Qualified candidates must have over 1000 hours of research experience in a given genealogical area, possess a working knowledge of the records in that area, sign an agreement that they will follow certain ethical standards of research, an d pass written and oral examinations in their given areas.
National Archives, Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20408, offers in-depth course to intermediate or advanced genealogists every July, one- to two-week course.
National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR), P.O. Box 14274, Washington, D.C., 20044.
Samford University. Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama, 35229. June 1994: 30th Annual Session, with 7 courses.
Courses, training, and other educational programs for genealogists are provided by genealogical librarians, genealogical and historical societies, and some colleges.
Workshops, panel discussions, and other sessions are provided at local, state, regional, and national genealogical conferences, such as the 1995 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference in the States panel, "Genealogical Librarians: Practical Aspects."

Publications include:

Allen, Desmond Walls, comp. Directory of Professional Genealogists. Washington, D.C.: Association of Professional Genealogists, 1993. Title varies: Directory of Professional Genealogists and Related Services.
Association of Professional Genealogists. "A Comprehensive List of Universities Offering Degrees in the History of the Family. APG Newsletter 4 (September 1982): 9-10.
Board for the Certification of Genealogists. "The Genealogist's Code." National Genealogical Society Quarterly 60:1 (March 1972): 64.
Hallenbeck, Coreen P., and Hallenbeck, Lewis W. "Work, Credentials and Expectations of a Professional Genealogist." The Bookmark 49:3 (Spring 1991): 143-145.
Kemp, Thomas J. Home Study Courses of Interest to Genealogists and Local Historians. Stamford, Conn.: T.J. Kemp, 1986.
Meyer, Mary Keysor, and Filby, P. William, eds. Who's Who in Genealogy & Heraldry, 1990. 2nd ed. Savage, Md.: Who's Who in Genealogy and Heraldry, 1990.
"1993 ALA Award Winners (P. William Filby)." RQ 33:1 (Fall 1993): 46.

The Reference Interview and Reference Services

Amason, Craig R. "Instruction for Genealogists in the Public Library." The Reference Librarian 22 (1988): 283-295.
Barclay, Richard L. "Access to Information with a Genealogy and History Referral File." RQ 18:2 (Winter 1978): 153-155.
Boling, Yvette Guillot. "Expectations: A Patron's Point of View." LLA Bulletin 54:2 (Fall 1991): 75-81.
Brodecky, Alverna. "A Genealogy Seminar for Librarians." Wilson Library Bulletin 52:7 (1978): 575-577.
Gardiner, Allen. "Genealogy and the Librarian: Hope and Help for the Librarian's Frayed Nerves." Show-Me Libraries 35:12 (September 1984): 25-32.
Jacobsen, Phebe R. "'The World Turned Upside Down': Reference Priorities and the State Archives." The American Archivist 44:4 (Fall 1981): 341-345.
Miller, Carolynne L. "Who's Out on a Limb?" Library Occurrent 22:10 (May 1968): 243-248.
Mullin, Patrick J. "Patience and Diligence Needed!" Ohio Library Association Bulletin 46:2 (April 1976): 18-21.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Assertiveness for Librarians Harried by Inappropriate Lecture Hall and Classroom Assignments (Examples and Solutions for Local History and Genealogical Research Assignments)." Public Libraries 29:3 (May/June 1990): 166-171.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Becoming the Ideal Reference Librarian for Genealogy Patrons." RQ 23:2 (Winter 1983): 182-188.
Parker, J. Carlyle. Library Service for Genealogists. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co., 1981. (Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, v. 15.)
Parker, J. Carlyle. "The Reference Interview." Chapter 4. Library Service for Genealogists. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co., 1981. (Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, v. 15), pp. 21-24.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Typical Genealogical Research Problems and Reference Questions." Chapter 24. Library Service for Genealogists. Detroit: Gale Research Co., 1981. (Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, v. 15), pp. 305-310.
Reinert, M. Ann, and Brown, Donald R. "The Challenge of Genealogical Reference Services: Introduction." RQ 23:2 (Winter 1983): 159-161.
Rubincam, Milton. "What the Genealogist Expects of an Archival Agency or Historical Society." The American Archivist 12:4 (October 1949): 333-338.
Speakman, Mary N. "The User Talks Back." The American Archivist 47:2 (Spring 1984): 164-171.
Stevenson, Noel C., ed. The Genealogical Reader: A Collection of Articles. New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, 1977.
Turnbaugh, Roy. "The Impact of Genealogical Users on State Archives Programs." Library Trends 32:1 (Summer 1983): 39-49.
Waggener, Jean B. "Genealogy for Homecoming '86: Advice on Aiding Genealogical Research and Strengthening Local Library Collections." Tennessee Librarian 38:1 (Winter 1986): 21-23.
Wright, Raymond S., III, ed. Syllabus, Genealogy and Local History Reference Services: An RASD History Section Preconference, University of San Francisco, June 24-26, 1981. Chicago: History Section, Reference and Adult Services Division, American Library Association, 1981.

Genealogical Research

Introduction

What is Genealogy and Who are Its Users? Why is Genealogy Important to Librarians? What is Its Relationship to History, Scholarship, and the Latter-Day Saints Church?

Objectives of Genealogy

Andrews, Peter. "Genealogy, the Search for a Personal Past." American Heritage 33:5 (August/September 1982): 10-17.
Bidlack, Russell E. "Genealogy Today." Library Trends 32:1 (Summer 1983): 7-23.
Culbert, David H. "Undergraduates as Historians: Family History Projects Add Meaning to an Introductory Survey." History Teacher 7:1 (November 1973): 7-17.
Davis, Robert Scott. "Genealogy as Higher Education: The Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State College." Mississippi Libraries 57:3 (Fall 1993): 72-74.
Gormley, Myra Vanderpool. Family Diseases: Are You at Risk? Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1989.
Haley, Alex. Roots. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1976.
Harvey, Richard. "Genealogy and Family History." Chapter 9. Dewe, Michael, ed. Local Studies Collections: A Manual. Vol. 2. Brookfield, Vt.: Gower Pub. Co., 1991, pp. 173-193.
Koel, M. Ottilia. "Genealogical Research." Chapter 13. Larsen, John C., ed. Researcher's Guide to Archives and Regional History Sources. Library Professional Pubs., 1988, pp. 124-128.
Sheehan, Susan. "A Reporter At Large: The Rightful Owner (Finding an Heir)." The New Yorker (August 27, 1990): 43-71.
Sinko, Peggy Tuck, and Peters, Scott N. "A Survey of Genealogists at The Newberry Library." Library Trends 32:1 (Summer 1983): 97-109.
Szucs, Loretto Dennis. "The Ethnic Dimension in Family History." Illinois Libraries 74:5 (November 1992): 399-402.

Role of Librarians in Genealogy

Baker, Zachary M. "What We Owe the Genealogists: Genealogy and the Judaica Reference Librarian." Judaica Librarianship 6:1-2 (Spring 1991/Winter 1992): 43-46,48.
Ballard, Terry. "Working Bridges." New Jersey Libraries 25:1 (Winter 1992): 27-28.
Bidlack, Russell E. "The Awakening: Genealogy as It Relates to Library Service." RQ 23:2 (Winter 1983): 171-181.
Bidlack, Russell E. "Genealogy as It Relates to Library Service." American Library Association. The ALA Yearbook: A Review of Library Events 1977. Vol. 3 (1978). Chicago: American Library Association, 1978, pp. xxiii-xxx.
Corsaro, James. "Manus Manum Lavat—Genealogy and Libraries: A Cooperative Enterprise (One Hand Washes the Other)." The Bookmark 49:3 (Spring 1991): 177-181.
Curtis, Betty J. L. "The Role of the Family History in Preventive Medicine: An Introduction for Medical Librarians." Medical Reference Services Quarterly 3:4 (Winter 1984): 35-44.
Filby, P. William. "This Librarian Asserts: Genealogy Is Reference." RQ 6:4 (Summer 1967): 164-168.
Harvey, Richard. "The Librarian and the Genealogist." Chapter 1. Genealogy for Librarians. 2nd ed. London: Library Association Publishing, 1992, pp. 1-12.
Kniffel, Leonard. "Pruning Genealogy Collections Can Kill Family Tree, Say Patrons." American Libraries 24:2 (February 1993): 111.
Kraeuter, David W. "Discrimination Against Genealogists." [Letter] Wilson Library Bulletin 47:7 (March 1973): 566.
Lawer, Dorothy M. "Should the Local Library Provide a Genealogy Collection?" Library Occurrent 22:10 (May 1968): 249-250.
Null, David G. "Genealogy and Family History in the Academic Library." The Journal of Academic Librarianship 11:1 (March 1985): 29-33.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "The Library's Role in Genealogy and Local History." Chapter 3. Library Service for Genealogists. Detroit, Mich.: Gale Research Co., 1981. (Gale Genealogy and Local History Series, v. 15), pp. 15-20.
Ralston, Bruce. "Chore or Challenge? The Librarian and Family Historians." New Zealand Libraries 45:4 (December 1986): 78-81.
Tassin, Anthony G. "The Librarian as Genealogist: Bits and Pieces that Built a Family History." LLA Bulletin 54:2 (Fall 1991): 65-69.
Wagenknecht, Robert E. "Genealogy Reconsidered." Illinois Libraries 58:6 (June 1976): 456-458.
"Winnetka Public Library Experiment With Genealogy Hailed." Library Journal 94:1 (June 1, 1969): 2186, 2188.

History and Scholarship

Anglin, Jay P. "The Fundamentals of Genealogy: A Neglected But Fertile New Field for Professional Historians?" The Southern Quarterly 13:2 (January 1975): 145-150.
Benjamin, Jules R. A Student's Guide to History. 6th ed. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994.
Bielinski, Stefan. "Building Blocks of the Past: The Community Biography Approach to Local History (Colonial Albany Social History Project)." The Bookmark 49:3 (Spring 1991): 195-198.
Bitton, Davis. "Family History: Therapy or Scholarship?" Genealogical Journal 7:1 (March 1978): 21-28.
Bockstruck, Lloyd DeWitt. "Four Centuries of Genealogy: A Historical Overview." RQ 23:2 (Winter 1983): 162-170.
Broderick, Carlfred. "Foreword from the National Council on Family Relations." Journal of Family History: Studies in Family, Kinship and Demography 1:1 (Autumn 1976): 1.
Cappon, Lester Jesse. Genealogy, Handmaid of History. Washington, D.C.: National Genealogical Society, c1965. (National Genealogical Society Special Publications, no. 17.) Reprinted from National Genealogical Society Quarterly, March 1957.
Carpenter, Niles. Immigrants and Their Children, 1920. A Study Based on Census Statistics Relative to the Foreign Born and the Native White of Foreign or Mixed Parentage. Washington, D.C.: Govt. Print. Off., 1927. (United States. Bureau of the Census. Census Monographs, no. VII.)
Coldham, Peter Wilson. Emigrants in Chains: A Social History of Forced Emigration to the Americas of Felons, Destitute Children, Political and Religious Non-Conformists, Vagabonds, Beggars and Other Undesirables, 1607-1776. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1992.
Crandall, Ralph J., and Taylor, Robert M., Jr., eds. Generations and Change: Genealogical Perspectives in Social History. Macon, Ga.: Mercer, 1986.
Daniels, Roger. Coming to America: A History of Immigration and Ethnicity in American Life. New York: HarperPerennial, 1991.
Davies, Wallace E. Patriotism on Parade: The Story of Veterans' and Hereditary Organizations in America, 1783-1900. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1955. (Harvard Historical Studies, v. 66.)
Dyke, Bennett, and Morrill, Warren T., eds. Genealogical Demography. New York: Academic Press, 1980.
Frick, Elizabeth. Library Research Guide to History: Illustrated Search Strategy and Sources. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Pierian Press, 1980. (Library Research Guide Series, no. 4.)
Hareven, Tamara K. "Statement of Purpose." Journal of Family History: Studies in Family, Kinship and Demography 1:1 (Autumn 1976): 3-5.
Hareven, Tamara K, ed. Themes in the History of the Family. Worcester, Mass.: American Antiquarian Society, 1978.
Hays, Samuel P. "History and Genealogy: Patterns of Change and Prospects for Cooperation." Prologue: Journal of the National Archives [in 3 parts] 7:1 (Spring 1975): 39-43; 7:2 (Summer 1975): 81-84; and 7:3 (Fall 1975): 187-191.
Mills, Elizabeth Shown. "Academia vs. Genealogy: Prospects for Reconciliation and Progress." National Genealogical Society Quarterly 71:2 (June 1983): 99-106.
Origins. 1984- . Chicago: The Family & Community History Center and the Local & Family History Section of the Newberry Library, 1984- . Newsletter that attempts to bring together genealogists and historians, demonstrating that both can use similar research methods to reconstruct family histories.
Parker, J. Carlyle. "Resources in the Field—Genealogy: Part I: Discrimination Against Genealogists. Wilson Library Bulletin 47:3 (November 1972): 254-256.
Saveth, Edward N. "The Problem of American Family History." American Quarterly 21:2, Pt. 2 (Summer 1969): 311-329.
Shafer, Robert Jones, Bennet, David, et al., eds. A Guide to Historical Method. 3rd ed. Homewood, Ill.: Dorsey Press, 1980.
Taylor, Robert M. "Genealogical Sources in American Social History Research: A Reappraisal." The New England Historical and Genealogical Register 135 (January 1981): 3-15.
Tuchman, Barbara Wertheim. Practicing History: Selected Essays. New York: Knopf, 1981. Also available on 7 sound cassettes (1987).
Watts, J. F., and Davis, Allen F. Generations: Your Family in Modern American History. 3rd ed. New York: Knopf, 1983.

Latter-Day Saints Church

Courtot, Marilyn E. "Vaults of Granite and Steel: A Journey Through the Genealogical Storage Complex of the Mormon Church." Inform 2:7 (July/August 1988): 22-25.
Fay, Loren V. "The Mormon Connection in Family History (Resources of Local Family History Centers). The Bookmark 49:3 (Spring 1991): 199-200.
Hales, Davis A. "Genealogy" [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Branch Libraries]. The Sourdough 24:3 (Summer 1987): 13.
Powell, Ted F. "The Miracle of Microfilm: The Foundation of the Largest Genealogical Record Collection in the World" [Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]. Microform Review 14:3 (Summer 1985): 148-156.
Wright, Raymond S., III. "An International Center for the Study of the Family." Journal of Family History: Studies in Family, Kinship and Demography 2:2 (Summer 1977): 169-171.

LSG: Readings for Librarians