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Family Surnames and Topics Research Files
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms
  • Additional collection guides

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Family Surnames and Topics Research Files
    Dates: Ongoing
    Collection Number: Consult repository
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    Extent: More than 100 files.
    Repository: Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research
    Nevada City, California 95959
    Abstract: Family Surnames and Topics Research Files were created by volunteer Library staff members in response to patron requests for research assistance on a specific family surname or topic. Contents of files vary widely, depending on what was found in the research process. A list (presently covering filenames beginning A-N) of the FAMILY SURNAMES and TOPICS in our files at this time can be viewed by clicking on the PDF link at the bottom of the Collection Details page, under "Additional Collection Guides."
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    Collections are self-service, open to the public. Volunteer library staff are available to check a Family Surname file for specific types of information if you contact us by phone or email. A list (presently covering filenames beginning A-N) of the FAMILY SURNAMES and TOPICS in our files at this time can be viewed by clicking on the PDF link at the bottom of the Collection Details page, under "Additional Collection Guides."

    Publication Rights

    The Library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Family Surnames and Topics Research Files. Collection Number: Consult repository. Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

    Acquisition Information

    Family Surnames and Topics Research Files were created by volunteer Library staff members in response to patron requests for research assistance on a specific family surname or topic.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    The contents of any given Family Surname or Topic file may range from one item to many, and may consist of an obituary, notes on research findings, or similar.

    Indexing Terms

    Gold Rush
    Mining
    Genealogy
    Family History
    Grass Valley, CA
    Nevada City, CA
    Truckee, CA
    Penn Valley, CA
    Rough & Ready, CA
    Nevada County, CA
    Downieville, CA
    Sierra City, CA

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