Yuletide in Early America
Christmas, as we know it today, originated in a way that is entirely different from what you might expect.
by Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG

Veterans' Voices
The enthusiastic project of a photographer-turned-oral historian is sure to inspire the rest of us to record the stories of our own veteran relatives.
by Eric Dusenbery

Clues in Military Photos
The photos of your military ancestor tell a compelling story of patriotism and bravery, but do you wonder what else you can learn from them?
by Maureen A. Taylor

Creative Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Look no further than your family tree for the perfect gift ideas this holiday season.
by Maureen A. Taylor

Research in the Great Lakes States
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have a diverse and interesting history, as well as diverse and useful record sets for family historians.
by Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CGRS, CGL

Editor's Note
by Loretto Dennis Szucs, Executive Editor

Book View

Back to Basics
Is CD-ROM Research for You?
The scope of data available on CD will undoubtedly help to further your research—just take care to access the ones you really need.
by Terry and Jim Willard

Research Cornerstones
As American as Apple Pie
The ordinary foods our ancestors loved just might have made their way into our own favorite recipe books.
by Roseann Hogan, Ph.D., and Derek Agard

Digging Deeper
Diaries and Letters of Our Ancestors
Your collection of letters written by your ancestor might be a treasure trove of information you haven't yet tapped.
by Laura G. Prescott

Technology
The Perils of Polyethylene for Posterity
How do you plan to back up the important genealogical data on your computer for long-term storage? Here are some thoughts to consider.
by Mark Howells

Case Study
My Search for Grandfather Luis
The author's search for her grandfather's “other life” led to some unique and interesting discoveries.
by Nellie Pacheco

Bare Bones
The Original Recipe
by Sandy Aguirre Montanino

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