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Ancestry Reference Library 1998 Edition PC CD genealogical reference works
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1997
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The Ancestry Reference Library, 1998 edition, is a collection of several of the nation's best genealogical reference works. Most of these works are published by Ancestry Incorporated, the leading publisher of instructional material for genealogists and family historians.
The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy, revised edition, remains the most complete genealogical reference book available today. New chapters, new editors, new content, updated sources—but the same comfort in using the field's classic reference work. Each chapter of The Source discusses a specific category of source records, indicating the time period for which the records are available and the scope and quality of information that type of record contains. It also includes information on the location, accessibility, and special problems related to the use of each record type.
Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, & Town Sources provides state-by-state county and town listings. The Red Book contains information on the holdings of every county in the United States, providing a “what's what” of genealogical resources in every state and the District of Columbia. In addition, the work contains high-quality county maps for each state, information on the formation of counties, and the dates when important record-keeping began in each county in the U.S.
The Library: A Guide to the LDS Family History Library is a guide to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which houses the largest collection of microfilm and print genealogical sources in the world. It is a mecca to genealogists worldwide. The work describes the library's major holdings for the United States and Canada, the British Isles, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Mexico, and Central and South America, as well as smaller but significant holdings for Australia, South Africa, and the Caribbean. This book is the definitive guide to using the genealogical resources in the Family History Library or any of its 2,500 branch libraries (family history centers) located throughout the world.
The Library of Congress: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research, by James C. Neagles, is a researcher's access tool to the vast holdings Library of Congress. The Library of Congress comprises three buildings that hold a multitude of information sources from all over the world. Because the Library's useful resources extend beyond the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room, this book is essential for anyone planning to conduct research there.
The Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives, published for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration by the National Archives Trust Fund Board, is a highly acclaimed reference to the collections housed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The records available to researchers amount to more than 1 million cubic feet. This work describes the various genealogical records housed at the National Archives (censuses, passenger arrival lists, naturalization records, military records, land records, etc.), explains their significance, and helps researchers to locate them.
The Archives: A Guide to National Archives Field Branches, by Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, is an outstanding guide to the thirteen field branches of the National Archives. These field branches are the home of American history. Though often neglected or overlooked, their collections are thoroughly described in this book. The authors personally visited the field branches and made a detailed study and inventory of their holdings.
U.S. Military Records: A Guide to Federal and State Sources, Colonial American to the Present, by James C. Neagles, describes the many federal and state military records that are available to genealogists and where they can be found. From the earliest days of the United States, millions of American citizens have served their country in a military capacity. Thus, most families have one or more members who served in America's armed forces. Records created as a result of individuals' service (enlistment forms, muster rolls, pension applications, etc.) are extremely valuable because they often contain detailed personal information.
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The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy, revised edition, remains the most complete genealogical reference book available today. New chapters, new editors, new content, updated sources—but the same comfort in using the field's classic reference work. Each chapter of The Source discusses a specific category of source records, indicating the time period for which the records are available and the scope and quality of information that type of record contains. It also includes information on the location, accessibility, and special problems related to the use of each record type.
Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, & Town Sources provides state-by-state county and town listings. The Red Book contains information on the holdings of every county in the United States, providing a “what's what” of genealogical resources in every state and the District of Columbia. In addition, the work contains high-quality county maps for each state, information on the formation of counties, and the dates when important record-keeping began in each county in the U.S.
The Library: A Guide to the LDS Family History Library is a guide to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), which houses the largest collection of microfilm and print genealogical sources in the world. It is a mecca to genealogists worldwide. The work describes the library's major holdings for the United States and Canada, the British Isles, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Mexico, and Central and South America, as well as smaller but significant holdings for Australia, South Africa, and the Caribbean. This book is the definitive guide to using the genealogical resources in the Family History Library or any of its 2,500 branch libraries (family history centers) located throughout the world.
The Library of Congress: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research, by James C. Neagles, is a researcher's access tool to the vast holdings Library of Congress. The Library of Congress comprises three buildings that hold a multitude of information sources from all over the world. Because the Library's useful resources extend beyond the Local History and Genealogy Reading Room, this book is essential for anyone planning to conduct research there.
The Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives, published for the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration by the National Archives Trust Fund Board, is a highly acclaimed reference to the collections housed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The records available to researchers amount to more than 1 million cubic feet. This work describes the various genealogical records housed at the National Archives (censuses, passenger arrival lists, naturalization records, military records, land records, etc.), explains their significance, and helps researchers to locate them.
The Archives: A Guide to National Archives Field Branches, by Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, is an outstanding guide to the thirteen field branches of the National Archives. These field branches are the home of American history. Though often neglected or overlooked, their collections are thoroughly described in this book. The authors personally visited the field branches and made a detailed study and inventory of their holdings.
U.S. Military Records: A Guide to Federal and State Sources, Colonial American to the Present, by James C. Neagles, describes the many federal and state military records that are available to genealogists and where they can be found. From the earliest days of the United States, millions of American citizens have served their country in a military capacity. Thus, most families have one or more members who served in America's armed forces. Records created as a result of individuals' service (enlistment forms, muster rolls, pension applications, etc.) are extremely valuable because they often contain detailed personal information.
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
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Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
