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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticHumphrey, John T.
Title, AnalyticGerman-American Newspapers: An Underutilized Source
Journal TitleThe Palatine Immigrant
Date of PublicationJune 2010
Volume ID35
Issue ID3
Location in Work23-26, ill.
ISSN0884-5735
AbstractGerman-language newspapers printed in America allow genealogists the opportunity to place German ancestors in the context of their own group. One can find obituaries and marriage notices, ship arrivals and departures, and classified advertising with interesting details on life at the time. Describes how to use the Web site: "Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers," found at .
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsGenealogy/ Research/ Newspapers, German-American