Summer is a great time to start your family genealogy project! Maybe you have a family reunion coming up, where you can record some oral history on your phone, or have your kids help you sleave and organize family photos as a fun out-of-school project.
These books and resources can help you do just that! Also know that Indiana Room staff are always available to look at collections with you, and help you get started on your genalogical journey. You are welcome to scheudle an appointment for all your local history and family research needs!
Books available for check-out at the library:
Black roots : a beginner’s guide to tracing the African American family tree
by Burroughs, Tony
Writing your family history : a guide for family historians
by Blanchard, Gill
Finding Indiana ancestors : a guide to historical research
Family tree secrets & genealogy search tips
by Sullivan, Richard
Books available to view in the Indiana Room:
How to archive family keepsakes : learn how to preserve family photos, memorabilia & genealogy records
by May-Levenick, Denise S.
DNA for Native American genealogy
by Estes, Roberta
Family photo detective : learn how to find genealogy clues in old photos and solve family photo mysteries
by Taylor, Maureen Alice
Unofficial guide to Ancestry.com : how to find your family history on the #1 genealogy website
by Hendrickson, Nancy
Children’s Books:
Climbing your family tree : online and offline genealogy for kids : the official Ellis Island handbook
by Wolfman, Ira
National Geographic kids guide to genealogy : tips & tricks on how to uncover your roots and build your family tree!
by Resler, Tamara J.
The family tree detective : cracking the case of your family’s story
by Douglas, Ann
Evie finds her family tree
by Ransburg, Ashley B.
