Family Surnames and Topics Research Files

Finding aid created by Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research staff using RecordEXPRESS
Nevada County Libraries, Doris Foley Library for Historical Research
211 North Pine Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-4606
foley@ncfol.org
http://www.mynevadacounty.com/nc/library/Pages/Doris-Foley-Library-for-Historical-Research.aspx
2024


Descriptive Summary

Title: Family Surnames and Topics Research Files
Dates: Ongoing
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector:
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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