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Tracing the Women in your Family Tree; by Lisa A. Alzo and Jennifer Holik; 149 pp; Comb bound; 5.5 x 8.5; Published: 2020; ISBN: 1-897220-56-1; Item # HPG37
Researching and writing about the women in our families can be a daunting task. This book presents strategies and sources to assist with research and how to document “her” story...
Table of Contents
- Researching Women
- Why are females so difficult to Trace?
- Researching a Woman’s History
- Developing a Solid Research Strategy
- Start with Home & Family Sources
- Checklist of Sources
- Diaries, Letters & Photographs
- Clothing, Heirlooms & Keepsakes
- Recipes & Traditions
- Keeping Track of Your Ancestors
- Family Interviews & Oral History
- Strategies for Finding Women Ancestors
- Websites
- Finding Maiden Names In Public Sources
- Vital Records
- Verify Details with Other Records
- Other Documents
- Websites
- Researching Social History
- Learn About the Time Period
- Learn Naming Practices & Patterns
- Cultural Considerations
- Add Historical Context with Timelines
- Cluster Genealogy
- Websites
- Women During World War II
- Women on the Home Front
- Organizing Entertainment
- Victory Gardens, Rationing & Recycling
- War Bond Drives
- Resources
- Joining the Work Force & Military
- Women in the U.S.
- Women in Britain
- Women in Australia
- Education
- The Decision to Join the Fight!
- Branches of Service
- Australian Service
- British Service
- U.S. Service
- Websites
- Telling “Her” Story
- Writing Prompts
- Best Websites for Tracing Female Ancestors
- Websites
- Additional Resources
- Index
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