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Genealogical Research Packet.] INSTITUTION Michigan Library, Lansing DOCUMENT RESUME ED 390 433 IR 055 780 AUTHOR Rummel, John TITLE [Genealogical Research Packet.] INSTITUTION Michigan Library, Lansing. PUB DATE 94 NOTE 34p.; The photographs and map may not reproduce well. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom Use (055) Reference Materials Bibliographies (131) aeference Materials Directories/Catalogs (132) EDRS PRICE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Genealogy; Information Sources; Library Materials; *Local History; *Reference Materials IDENTIFIERS Family Research; *Library of Michigan; Special Collections (Library); Vital Statistics ABSTRACT This packet informs inquirers about the genealogical and local history resources housed at the Library of Michigan, including cemetery directories, census records, city directories, family histories, plat maps and other land records, military records, newspapers, specialty periodicals, and vital records. It provides background information about the local history collection, policies relating to items' circulation and use, and a map to the library building. A directory of the Michigan Genealogical Research Network, which includes both genealogical societies and individual professional genealogists, is included. The packet also offers tips for how best to pursue family research, a guide on using the coded microfilm system, lists of suggested genealogical sources, and some advice on how to read and interpret sample genealogy-related forms and vital records.(BEW) * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. * S.,,,EPARFM,D.EI\IT ,OF.EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) O This document has been reproduced af . received frorn the poison or oulaniiation originating it O Minor changes have been made 10 unfeove reproduction duahly roints of view of opinions slated of tms document do not necess.wly reNesent official OER! poscIton 0, policy Genealogical Research Packet PERMISSION TO REPRODUCETHIS MATERIAL HAT, BEEN GRANTEDBY J ohn Rumme 1 To I Hf DUCATIONAI REY)Lif-4,1!, 2 ff.'I 1- 14 IF H ii Ntr,, BEST COPY AVAILARIN POLICIES 4Library of Michigan CD-ROM NETWORK tionsandCirculation: heavyMichigan are avoilohle use Due materials, and to for demand the reference fragilemany for of genealogyconditiononly. the How-collec- 1-1ABRAMS ISTORICAL FOUNDATION COLLECTION it thewidecollectionThe Library's range '...ibrary of of networkedover subjects. of 300 Michigan CD-ROM onlineGenealogy maintains system discs titles include:on a ona listCorrespondence:oreever, ofdirectly nearlycertified accessible all genealogists materials The to Library patrons.on and open maintainsgenealogy shelves a GENEALOGY annu-7';'. deathPhoneDisc,Parking recordsDOWNTOWN ismarriage availableand census records, LANSING directly information. social south MAP security of the andnesssocietiesMicroform copiers to do who research readers: are have available forindicated Microform o fee. for patrontheir readers willing- use. 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