| Tracking down specific records for ancestors is likely the ultimate goal of students taking the Eastern European courses. Therefore, one important aspect of these courses is to describe the nature of the repositories where the needed records reside. There are a variety of libraries and archives (hence, the usage of the term repositories) one may access to obtain the needed records.
To be effective in using a variety of repositories in Central and Eastern Europe, it is important to learn about them, including their differences, and how to access them. Due to the sheer number of archives, libraries, societies, and other repositories for the various Eastern European countries, not all are identified. Each researcher may need a different set of repositories to succeed in research. This course will introduce the major kinds of repositories and a basic overview of how they operate.
Course Content
Module 1
Using FamilySearch & Its Collections
Introduction
Free FamilySearch Account
Searching in the Family Tree
Research by Location
Search by Collection
FamilySearch Family Tree
FamilySearch Genealogies
Help Center
FamilySearch Books
FamilySearch Research Wiki
Getting Started
FamilySearch Catalog
FamilySearch Indexing
Family History Library
Preparing to Visit the Library
Granite Mountain Records Vault
Learning Center
FamilySearch Centers and Partnering Libraries
Finding More Information
Summary
Recommended Reading & Resources
Module 2
Using The FamilySearch Catalog
Introduction
Ways to Search the Catalog
Family Search Catalog
Basics
Viewing Microfilm
FamilySearch Research Wiki
Summary
Recommended Reading & Resources
Module 3
Eastern European Collections Available from FamilySearch
Introduction
Record Types
Civil Registration
Church Records
Census Records
Summary by Country
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belarus
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia
Georgia
Hungary
Kosovo
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Moldova
Poland
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Ukraine
Summary
Recommended Reading & Resources
Module 4
Navigating Archives in Eastern Europe
Introduction
Where to Find Archival Records
State Archives
Church & Diocesan Archives
University Collections & Other Repositories
Military Archives
Online Portals
Croatia
Czech Republic
GenTeam
Porta Fontium
State Archives of Poland
Archiwum Głσwne Akt Dawnych w Warszawie
Eastern European Archival Database
Geneteka
BaSia
Poznan Project
JRI Poland
Ancestry.com
Databases Found Elsewhere
Tips / Words of Caution
Search Tips
Summary
Recommended Reading & Resources
Module 5
How To Research in an Archive
Introduction
General Travel Tips
Visiting Ancestral Villages & Other Locations
What to Bring with You
Preparing for Archival Research
Inventories, Guides, and Finding Aids
Guidelines for Onsite Research
Other Tips for Visiting an Archive
When to Hire a Professional
Summary
Recommended Reading & Resources
Module 6
Research By Correspondence
Introduction
When to Write for Records
Before You Write
Contacting Eastern European Archives
General Hints for Successful Correspondence
What to Include in Your Letter
Manuscript Collections
Sample Letters
Follow Up
Alternate or Next Steps
Summary
Appendix
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