[Genealib] History of American genealogy

[Sarah Kirby]

There are a number of societies that focus on research in the U.K. Some
may organize trips.

Here's a list of some societies from Cyndi's List (not all are
U.S.-based) - http://www.cyndislist.com/genuk.htm#Societies

The three most prominent U.S.-based societies IMHO are:
ISBGFH - Int'l Soc for British Gen & Fam Hist - http://www.isbgfh.org/
BIGWILL - British Interest Grp of WI and IL -
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wiilbig/
BIFHSUSA - British Isles Family Hist Soc - U.S.A. -
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bifhsusa/


Paul Milner is a regular speaker on U.K. research at large (and small)
U.S. conferences.
His bio/curricula vitae on AncestorDetective -
http://www.ancestordetective.com/speakers/milner.htm


----- Original Message -----

From: "Hannah Little" <h.little.1 at research.gla.ac.uk>

To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu

Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:50:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern

Subject:

Dear all,

I wonder if anyone could help me. I am currently undertaking doctoral
research into the history of genealogical research at Glasgow
University. I am particularly interested in the history of American
genealogical research and its links with British archives. 

Can anyone recommend any sources where I can find out more about:

a) the history of American genealogical research in general

b) the history of Goodspeed publishing company

c) any Americans that have particularly contributed to British
genealogical research

I would also be interested if anyone regularly directs patrons to
British archives and/or if anyone knows of any local groups that
organize trips to visit British archives 

I would be grateful if you could reply off list to:
hannahmlittle at googlemail.com

 
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