All I Want for Christmas is....New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer

Yup, this would be my dream gift this Christmas season.

The New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer is the first book of its kind. More than 100 experts have reviewed and contributed content about local and regional resources and key topics in New York family  history. The result is a book of more than 800 pages with: Chapters on major record groups and research resources Information on major ethnic and religious groups that have lived in New York Gazetteers, maps, and research guides to each of New York’s  62 counties A timeline of key events in New York history 1609–1945 that impact genealogical research An index of place names past and present

“Three years of intensive work culminate in this volume, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the resources available to research the histories of families with New York roots. The Guide is a unique resource which not only supports those interested in New York State, but also provides a model for other states—a true gift to those interested in family history.” David S. Ferriero • Archivist of the United States

“For centuries, New York has been the New World’s gateway, the first address of families searching for better lives for themselves and their descendants. Now, thanks to the astonishing efforts of the NYG&B, those descendants have a single port of entry for researching the past. This volume is certain to become the standard for the nation and an indispensable resource for anyone hoping to retrace ancestral journeys in—and beyond—the Empire State.” Henry Louis Gates, Jr. • Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University

“The unrivaled achievement of this volume is its authoritative and accessible coverage of the vast, complex, and challenging domain of genealogical research. The NYG&B – long recognized as a champion of family history -- has provided an indispensable, must-have resource for libraries, historical societies, and their many users.” Ann Thornton • Andrew W. Mellon Director, The New York Public Library

New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer 2015. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 809 pages plus index. Retail $85 Special pre-publication pricing for orders guaranteed until January 21, 2015. Members: $60    Non-Members: $75 Order securely online via our online store, by calling (212) 755-8532, or by mailing your completed order form with a check to the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.

Pre-order the New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer for delivery in late January.

 

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