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Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family HistorianEvidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian by Elizabeth Shown Mills
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The most important thing for genealogists is to keep track of sources. This book is the standard volume on how to assess evidence and cite it.
Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 by William Thorndale
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This is valuable not only for census work, but also to know the changing county maps of the states over time.
Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised EditionAncestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, Third Revised Edition
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The Red Book is a classic in the field.
The BCG Genealogical Standards ManualThe BCG Genealogical Standards Manual by Board for Certification Of Genealogists
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The standards for professional genealogists.
Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and LibrariansProfessional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians by Elizabeth Shown Mills
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How professional genealogy is done.
Searching for Your Ancestors: The How and Why of GenealogySearching for Your Ancestors: The How and Why of Genealogy by F.A.S.G. Gilbert H. Doane
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An excellent introduction.
The Family Tree Problem Solver: Proven Methods for Scaling the Inevitable Brick WallThe Family Tree Problem Solver: Proven Methods for Scaling the Inevitable Brick Wall by Marsha Hoffman Rising
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Helps figure out pitfalls.