The Business of Genealogy II
by F.E. McConvey
Published 29 June 1988
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Catalogue of over 5,000 olds maps -1700's-1900's of States, Counties and Cities. "You'll wonder how you ever did research without them." send for your 40-page catalogue of maps and books today. Lynn Research & Maps, 610-2 3/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506-4806.
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English Research. Quick. Efficient. Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire. 4 pounds/hour, plus travel. Photographs of homes of ancestors, 50p each (colour). Patricia Pearch, Pember Cottage, Love Lane, Shipton Beauchamp, Somerset, TA19 OLS, England
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Irish Roots: Members across the US share their discoveries. Send stamped, envelope, for exciting details. The Irish Family Names Society, P.O. Box 2095, La Mesa, CA, 92044-0600.
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Printing and Publishing Your Family History. 63 pages, $7.50. From Concept to Completion. Organizing Your Material. What to Include. Numbering a Genealgoy. Documentation and Acknowledgements. Photographs and Illustrations. Historical and Biographical Information. The Ascending and Desending Genealogies. Indexing. Library of Congress. Copyright and ISBN. Preparing the Manuscript. Printing and Binding. Pre-Publication Newsletter. Illustrated and Indexed.
Add $2 per book for postage and handling. Order from: Marilyn Lind, The Linden Tree, 1204 W. Prospect, Cloquet, MN, 55720
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Genealogical Rings. Your Family Crest. The Genealogical Family Rings are made with hand engraved by Mark G. Allen, silversmith and engraver for 30 years. These rings are of the highest quality and solid throughout, coming directly from my studio to you at the following wholesale prices (1987).
All Sterling Silver $95.00
Sterling Silver with heavy 14kt yelloe gold top $155.00
All 14kt yellow gold ring $375.00
Pins also available. Send your family crest and ring size with cheque or money order to: M.G. Allen, 34 Dunster, Redwood MA, 01730
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California Marriage Indexes. 1949-1981. Will search one full name $4.00. Include SASE. Bonnie Lillywhite, 3124 E. Ruth Place, Orange, CA 92667.
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Word Processing. Manuscripts, family histories, newsletters, prepared for publication. Camera-ready copy. Choice of type styles, page size. Pasteup and art services available. We are professional. Storage on diskettes optional. Mail self-addressed stamped envelope for pricing brochure. The Clearwater Tribune, P.O. Box 71, Orofino, ID 83544
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Professional Genealogist Will Computerize Your Genealogical Records. Enjoy printed pedigree charts, family group sheets, indexing, manuscripts - input change and reprints without retyping. Will also do research.
Reasonable rates. (405) 478-0919. Leave a message B.A.S.S Enterprises, Barbara Scott Shephard, 2913 Gettysburg Road, Edmond, OK 73013
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Proud of your Scottish heritage? Subscribe to The Highlander, the most widely read Scottish bimonthly news magazine. Scottish history, lore and legends of the clans, folklore, genealogy, etc., plus news and pictures of nations-wide Scottish/American activities. Money refunded if not pleased. Send $10.50 for one year; &19.50 for two years. The Highlander, P.O. Box 397G, Barrington, IL 60010
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Introducing GramPals. The heirloom Grandparent Doll Family. An ideal communications link between the generations, these signed and numbered 18" doll couples are made oflifelike vinyl and beautifully costumed to portray today's active lifestyles-travelling, jogging, gardening, and a special bow to the great-grandparents in traditional dress. $120 each plus $5, per doll shipping/handling. Mail orders: Send cheque or money or der to: GramPals, Inc. Dept. GH987, 5601, Hollister, Suite 510, Houston, TX 77040. Most major credit cards accepted.
Each GramPal collector doll comes in a box with a beautiful family tree suitable for framing, artist's signed certificate of authencity and a tape for recording your family history. Distinctive gift - enables doll to be named for giver. Unique "audio" stand with cassette playback unit also available at $60 additional.
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Publish Your Manuscript. We have satisfied over 700 authors since 1970. Put our Expertise to work for you. Complete design service. Preparation instructions. Pricing and marketing advice. Send for our free brochure, A Guide for Authors. Gateway Press, Inc. 1001 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
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The Newest Aid of Research. The Genealogist's Historiograph. Two charts cover 370 years of history. Research aid that folds to fit into a binder. Exciting wall display for family reunions. Easy to use and a proven aid in teaching. Unique gift for the genealogist and historians. Guarentee coversation piece which provides: Clues to new sources....Material for biographic sketches....Appreciation of the times in which our ancestors lived. (Yes! We are working on a computerized version). Price per Quantity (either chart or a mix of both 1-$3.90; 10-$3.50 ea; 100- $3.00 ea. Postage and Handling. 1-2 charts $0.75 ea (USPS); 3-5 charts $2.00 (USPS); 6-10 charts $3.00 (USPS); 50 charts $6.00 (USPS). Early period (1620-1800). Late Period (1801-1900). The Genealogists Historiograph, c/o Carleton M. Smith, 3219 Cobblestone Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
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The Blue Pencil Edition. A quarterly Newsletter especially for Genealogists and Historical writers. $5 per year. The Gregath Company, PO Box 1045, Cullman, AL 35056-1045.
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Eliminate hours of handwritten research with a Hand-held photo copier about the size of a pocket radio. This thermo copier is perfect for the genealogist. Especially valuable for copying bits of information from old records too fragile to put on a large copy maker. For information send $1.00 (cash), and a self addressed stamped envelope to: Lee's Designs, PO Box 38, Tuppers Plans, OH 45783.
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This is just a sampling selected at random to give you a peek at the various subject matter contained in this magazine. For those wishing to subscribe to The Genealogical Helper the price is $17 US for 6 issues (1 year) (1987). Mail to The Everton Publishers, Inc., PO Box 368, Logan, UT, 84321.
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