A guide for family researchers of Italian descent points the way to resources in the United States as well as information available in the town halls, archives, churches, and libraries of Italy.

Filled with practical advice that will help anyone obtain the information they seek through Italian records, Italian Genealogical Records is a comprehensive guide to the complexities and nuances of what could otherwise be a daunting task. In this book, the author discusses the history and development of Italian record keeping, providing reproductions of typical records and a complete translation and thorough explanation of each. Among the many other...

There are many diverse resources available for researchers wanting to discover both Native American ancestry and history in New Mexico. This volume points researchers toward sources and repositories that hold records at the local, state, and federal levels. This indexed guide highlights resources essential for New Mexican Native American research. -- back cover.