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Books and DVDS

Books for Children

Books about genealogy, family, and history

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Books-For Parents and Teachers

The complete beginner's guide to genealogy, the Internet, and your genealogy computer program
History for genealogists : using chronological time lines to find and understand your ancestors
Family tree pocket reference
The family tree problem solver : tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors
For all time : a complete guide to writing your family history
Preserving your family photographs : how to organize, present, and restore your precious family images
Researching African American genealogy in Alabama : a resource guide
The source : a guidebook of American genealogy
Sustainable genealogy : separating fact from fiction in family legends
The troubleshooter's guide to do-it-yourself genealogy : advanced techniques for overcoming obstacles, removing roadblocks & unlocking your family history!

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Databases

Databases Useful for Genealogy Research

Ancestry Library Edition

Description

Family name information, genealogy, histories, census data, military records, passenger lists, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Ancestry Library Edition is subject to ongoing updates and new content is added frequently. Ancestry Library Edition is only available from computers inside of the Birmingham Public Library.

Availability

Birmingham Public Library - In Library Use Only.

Tutorials

Training Guide Web Site

Alabama Biography (WPA Index)

Description

The "WPA Index to Alabama Biography" was a Works Progress Administration project begun in the 1930’s then abandoned when funding for the WPA was curtailed. Although the index was never completed, over 97 titles such as Who's Who in America, other biographical dictionaries, and local histories were indexed by the workers. It is an invaluable tool for researching Alabama biographical sources.

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