Genealogy Research
Highlights some items of genealogical interest available throughout the library in various formats.
- Home
- Biographical Resources
- Census Resources
- Databases
- Newspapers and Periodicals
- Maps, Atlases, and Gazetteers
- Other Resources
Library Contact
Scott Dennis
Contact:
209 Hatcher Graduate Library
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190
(734) 647-6484
Website
Search Tips for Genealogy
This is a list of selected materials that provide general information on various genealogical topics including guide books, bibliographies, immigration and naturalization, and ethnic resources. Consult the Mirlyn catalog to locate other resources that relate to these topics. In general, the Library of Congress subject headings that include these types of materials include:
- GENEALOGY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- GENEALOGY -- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC
- GENEALOGY -- METHODOLOGY
- IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION
- [PLACE/ETHNIC GROUP] -- GENEALOGY -- [ANY OF ABOVE SUBHEADINGS]
- [PLACE] -- EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION
Note that items in the library will often be cataloged according to more than one Library of Congress subject heading. Materials may be available through Interlibrary Loan. Check with your local public library for procedures to obtain items by Interlibrary Loan.
General Genealogical Resources
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A Sourcebook for Genealogical Research: Resources Alphabetically by Type and LocationCall Number: Hatcher Graduate CS 9 .S671 2004
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Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town ResourcesCall Number: Hatcher Reference Room CS 49 .A551 1992
Selected Bibliography of General Genealogical Resources:
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For All Time: A Complete Guide to Writing Your Family HistoryCall Number: Hatcher Graduate CS 16 .K451 1996
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Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas: A Complete Digest of the Records of All Countries of the Western HemisphereCall Number: Hatcher Graduate E 18 .S34 1998
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Genealogical Research and Resources: A Guide for Library UseCall Number: Hatcher Graduate Stacks OR Reference Room Z 688 .G3 G541 1988
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Guide to Genealogical Research in the National ArchivesCall Number: Hatcher Reference Room Z 5313 .U5 U541 2000
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Printed Sources: A Guide to Published Genealogical RecordsCall Number: Hatcher Reference Room Z 5311 .P751 1998
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The Genealogist's Address Book by Elizabeth Petty BentleyCall Number: Hatcher Reference Room CS 44 .B461 1995
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The Genealogist's Virtual Library: Full-Text Books on the World Wide WebCall Number: Hatcher Graduate Z 5311 .K461 2000
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The Hidden Half of the Family: a Sourcebook for Women's GenealogyCall Number: Hatcher Graduate CS 49 .S3221 1999
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The Library of Congress: a Guide to Genealogical and Historical ResearchCall Number: Hatcher Graduate Stacks OR Reference Room Z 1250 .N41 1990
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The Source: a Guidebook of American GenealogyCall Number: Hatcher Reference Room CS 49 .S651 1997
Last Updated: Sep 11, 2025 5:41 PM
Subjects: General Information Sources