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The Imperial Russian Revision Lists Of The 18th And 19th Century, Joseph B. Everett
The Imperial Russian Revision Lists Of The 18th And 19th Century, Joseph B. Everett
Faculty Publications
One of the most important resources for social and family historians researching in the former Russian Empire are the revision lists, a series of ten enumerations of the population conducted between 1719 and 1858. Listing the members of each household among taxable classes of people across the Russian Empire, the revisions lists are useful for studying historical population demographics and reconstructing family relationships. An awareness of these records and where to access them can be useful for Slavic librarians to facilitate the research of Russian historians and genealogists. This article provides an overview of the history and content of the …
A Genealogical Turn: Possibilities For Mormon Studies And Genealogical Scholarship, Amy Harris
A Genealogical Turn: Possibilities For Mormon Studies And Genealogical Scholarship, Amy Harris
Mormon Studies Review
There is a growing scholarly field, crucial to Mormon studies, that scholars of Mormonism have yet to engage with: the history of genealogical practices. Mormon studies contains a robust and mature literature on the history of temple theology and the importance of kin to Mormon teachings.1 The connections between this flourishing scholarship and genealogical practices are largely missing, however. Scholarly history of genealogy is currently enjoying a rebirth—a renaissance that comes at a fortuitous time for Mormon studies.
Mormonism And The Archaeology Of Media, Mason K. Allred
Mormonism And The Archaeology Of Media, Mason K. Allred
Mormon Studies Review
Mormonism has a legacy of digging up the dead. It had early desires to excavate the past, not only metaphorically (through meticulous record keeping and strong ancestral ties), but literally by actually digging up dead material. Think Alvin, Zelph, gold plates, treasure, spirits, and angels.2
Danish Genealogy Research Today: How To Become The Family Detective, Kara Mckeever
Danish Genealogy Research Today: How To Become The Family Detective, Kara Mckeever
The Bridge
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Johannes Bundgaard Schou's Travel Diary, 1912, Bert Schou
Johannes Bundgaard Schou's Travel Diary, 1912, Bert Schou
The Bridge
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Those Who Stayed Behind: Blacksmith Soren Nielsen's Family History In Denmark, Kai Aage Jensen
Those Who Stayed Behind: Blacksmith Soren Nielsen's Family History In Denmark, Kai Aage Jensen
The Bridge
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Moster Marie: A Brief Essay About My Aunt, Marie Cockrell, Otto Brask
Moster Marie: A Brief Essay About My Aunt, Marie Cockrell, Otto Brask
The Bridge
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