A large library gives a genealogist or historian strategic depth. It is where we can retreat to increase our understanding and sharpen our arguments. I have been doing genealogy since 1991 and have collected a large library, spread across the four floors of our house. Some items are directly related to genealogy, such as genealogical journals and publications, or research guides. I also have many books about history, including local history of places in the Netherlands and Dutch colonies or … [Read more...]
Quick tip – Dutch Genealogical CD-ROMs and DVDs
27 July 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Historic Future Foundation has digitized numerous Dutch genealogical magazines and publications which are available on CD-ROM or DVD. Their digital publications include: national magazines like Gens Nostra or the Nederlandsche Leeuw, regional magazines like the Brabantse Leeuw and Taxandria. year books by organizations like the Centraal Bureau voor Genealogie and Amstelodanum (Amsterdam historical society). series about upper-class families like the Nederlands Adelsboek … [Read more...]
Dutch term – Bibliotheek
28 March 2016 by 2 Comments
A bibliotheek is a library. When doing Dutch research, keep in mind that most genealogical collections are held at archives, not libraries like in some other countries. … [Read more...]
