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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticCutkomp, Kent
Title, AnalyticTranslating a German Language Obituary
Journal TitleGermanic Genealogy Journal
Date of PublicationWinter 2010
Volume ID13
Issue ID4
Location in Work14-17, ill.
Language or Document TypeEnglish
ISSN1548-3150
AbstractUsing an obituary for Carolina Frederich from the August 2, 1924, issue of Watertown, Wisconsin's Weltbuerger [World Citizen] newspaper, this article illustrates the wealth of information a researcher may discover. Includes advice for transliterating and translating the text, provides cautions regarding automated translation programs, and discusses steps for further research based on information that may be found in an obituary.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsGenealogy/ Obituaries/ German Americans -- Wisconsin/ Watertown (Wis.)/ Newspapers, German-American/ Translations