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I recently came across a section of the Library of Congress that I’d not seen before… Research Guides (https://guides.loc.gov/). Maybe it’s something everyone knows about, but I did not and I couldn’t wait to share in case you did not either.
THERE ARE 84 SUBJECTS! One is Genealogy with 87 guides!
Here is one that I love: Using Local and Family History Photographs to Tell the Stories of Your Ancestors
https://guides.loc.gov/local-history-and-family-photos
It’s a whole rabbit hole down a rabbit hole! And you know I love me a rabbit hole!
This Research Guide has the following sections:
Introduction– Provides a summary of using photos and also a link to the photos and visual materials in the LOC
People, Places, Events, Oh My!- This section tells me to search for more than just the name. And it tells me that I need to look at those portraits that I do have very carefully.
Photographic Evidence– This gives a history of photography and the different things you will find and talks about using context to date and even name the people. And if that’s not enough, it provides 3 links to guides on using photographs in genealogy and 14 books.
Library of Congress Resources– Links to books, digital collections, prints & photographs Online Catalog, other research guides, and subscription databases.
Beyond the Library– Provides links to internet sites that focus on photo collections
Genealogy Basics– Some handouts and general information about starting genealogy
Using the Library of Congress– General information
Please explore and let me know if you find anything exciting in our Library of Congress Research Guides!
Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar view: https://www.californiaancestors.org/cgs_calendar/
Tips & Talk: Oakland FamilySearch Center Family History Classes: https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
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