Center. a Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area

by Christina K. Schaefer

Book Overview

It is not generally recognized, but Washington, D.C., is home to the largest body of accessible research materials in the world, larger even than the vast body of materials at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The aim of this book is to identify those resources in the Washington, D.C. area that will aid family historians in tracing their ancestors (the National Archives, Library of Congress, the DAR Library, the National Genealogical Society,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806315156
• ISBN13: 9780806315157
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

You must have this in hand before going to DC for research!

Those of us familiar with using the family history resources of our nation's capital have long relied on a book titled "Lest We Forget" published by the Annandale Virginia LDS Family History Center. The author has made arrangements with the Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc. of Baltimore Maryland to publish a revision greater in scope and quantity. The successor to "Lest We Forget" is known as:THE CENTER: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area by Christina K. SchaeferThe flyer announcing its publication effectively points out that so many of the records available in the greater Washington, DC area are also available on microfilm through the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and over 2,000 local branches. This new book itemizes those materials available through this system. "So while Washington is clearly the center for research, it need not be your destination."I heartily recommend this publication to libraries and individuals focusing on genealogy research!DearMYRTLE