New Services, Resources Available
Heritage Quest is the new name for American Genealogical Lending Library of Bountiful, Utah, a longtime leading producer of genealogical resources. That hasn’t changed even though the company’s name has.
AGLL was founded to loan microfilmed records to researchers in their homes, a service which continues even with the change of the company’s name. It’s been beneficial to those wishing or needing to research mostly in their own homes. A paper, microfiche or CD-ROM catalog of their collection is provided to members.
To inquire about membership, which entitles you to borrow films, contact the company at the address given below.
The name Heritage Quest has long been associated with its excellent genealogy magazine. To explain a bit of history, the magazine was purchased by AGLL, and that company has lately assumed the Heritage Quest name.
The new Heritage Quest now offers the film-loaning service, publishes Heritage Quest magazine and Bill Dollarhide’s Genealogy Bulletin, and offers a catalog of genealogy books and reference guides.
A Web site containing informational databases is in the future for this company.
Below is a list of some new resources which can be ordered from Heritage Quest, P.O. Box 329, Bountiful, UT 84011; (800) 760-2455.
“Ultimate Search,” by Lori Carangelo is a timely and much-needed reference for the more than one-fouth of all American families affected by adoption. Anyone searching for missing family members (or childhood sweethearts, classmates or heirs) will take heart from procedures and resources outlined in this 300-page book. It lists governmental and private adoption resources available in every state as well as 200 foreign countries.
It costs $39.95, plus $6.50 postage.
“The Conceptual Approach to Genealogy,” by David C. Chamberlin is the ultimate book about organizing, evaluating and compiling information into a family genealogy. It provides an understanding of the underlying concepts and techniques to best implement a successful research strategy. It does not outline a series of specific steps but presents the concept of genealogical research.
It’s $24.95, plus $4.50 postage.
“America’s Best Genealogy Resource Centers,” by Ronald Bremer and William Dollarhide, is the result of a team effort to share the results of their thousands of miles of genealogy trips visiting collections, libraries and archives all over the United States.
Information of the top 600 genealogy resource centers, along with a brief description of their collections, is presented in a state-by-state format.
This book could be a tremendous aid for planning future trips. It’s $15.95, plus $4.50.
Today’s Trivia: Know the name of the oldest genealogical magazine? More than 150 years ago, the New England Historic Genealogical Society began preserving records in a periodical with a long name: The New England Historical and Genealogical Register.
The first issue appeared in 1847 (which pre-dates typewriters!) and continues to this day. The magazine has consistently published New England vital records and genealogies.
More Trivia: Are there any living direct descendants of President Abraham Lincoln? The answer is no.
Robert Lincoln (1843-1926), the oldest son and only child to reach adulthood, had three children. The ensuing three grandchildren died without leaving any offspring.