Genealogy Reference Book Review

Title: United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography

Vol. 1—Atlantic States: Maine to New York; Vol. 2—Atlantic States: New Jersey to Florida; Vol. 3—Middle West, Alaska, Hawaii; Vol. 4—The West; Vol. 5—Supplement and Index

Call #: Genealogy Reference 016.973, Library, 1975

Description: This bibliography lists works on U.S. local histories in the collections of the Library of Congress. Each volume covers a different part of the country, is organized by state or region and includes a table of contents.

Organization of Bibliographies:

· Each state or regions has it’s own classification schedule for topics covered.

· Books are listed alphabetically by author under each heading except biographies, which are listed alphabetically by subject.

· Localities are listed alphabetically by place and then by author under regions, counties, etc and cities, towns, etc.

· Brief description of contents and important notes are included.

· The Library of Congress call number is listed on right hand side so sequence can be easily followed.

· Authors’ dates, joint authors, detailed descriptions of contents, number of copies printed, etc. are excluded.