Mastering Immigration & Naturalization Records


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Very few books on this one subject; fills a missing need for budding DIY genealogists! This second in the new Quillens Essentials of Genealogy series gets to the heart of what genealogical research is for most Americans: hitting the shores of the Atlantic Ocean looking east to the UK and Europe as they begin their search for their ancestors. Since America is largely a nation populated by European immigrants from the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries, immigration and naturalization records is often just the source needed to locate important genealogical information. This book explains immigration and naturalization records and their genealogical values, as well as how to locate them.




They Became Americans


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This book attempts to accomplish five specific purposes: 1. To provide an accurate, readable, and interesting historical framework for the citizenship process. 2. To suggest ways of finding naturalization records. 3. To expose the weaknesses and strengths of records. 4. To point to a great array of alternative sources for finding immigrant origins in case naturalization records are not to be found. 5. To help [the reader] enjoy rich sources of Americana--Introd.




Immigration Wars


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The immigration debate divides Americans more stridently than ever, due to a chronic failure of national leadership by both parties. Bush and Bolick propose a six-point strategy for reworking our policies that begins with erasing all existing, outdated immigration structures and starting over. Their strategy is guided by two core principles: first, immigration is vital to America's future; second, any enduring resolution must adhere to the rule of law.




Genealogy and the Librarian


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Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealogy research across the United States. Topics include strategies for finding military and court records, mapping family migration and settlement, creating and accessing local digital services, and developing materials and instruction for patrons. Forewordist D. Joshua Taylor, host of Genealogy Roadshow and president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, notes: "The increasing popularity of the topic requires that any librarian who encounters genealogical customers remain on the forefront of new developments in the field."




Mastering Ancestry.com Search


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Ancestry.com has many sides and features, from databases to DNA analysis to networking opportunities with other genealogists. But the heart and soul of Ancestry.com is its huge collection of records, and this is the e-book you've been waiting for - tips for searching the thousands of databases and billions of names on Ancestry.com.




Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors


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An introduction to genealogy, the craft of tracing your ancestors. Daniel Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists. There are lots of real-life examples and references to Web sites such as Cyndi's list, Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com and more, as well as the archives of the Mormon Church (one of the biggest genealogical archives anywhere), and government records where information can be gleaned. Often-overlooked resources - such as military records - are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included.




The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965


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This is the first book on the landmark 1965 Immigration Act, which ended race-based immigration quotas and reshaped American demographics.




Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography


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Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.




Immigration Chaos


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Divulges the causes of America's immigration problems and suggests solutions. This book provides descriptions of the ineptitude, cronyism and political shennanigans inside the INS and the Department of Homeland Security. It helps readers learn about terms like: guest worker programme; employer sanctions; and comprehensive immigration reform.




Mastering Written Discovery


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