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Research series: library databases and resources

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MysteryRobin:
Thanks, Amanda! I hadn't thought about the university library - my husband's an alum at the UofW so I should go see what I can work out there. ;) They have a beautiful library on campus, but it hadn't occurred to me to look at their digital resources.

Thanks!

Amanda Coppedge:
I hope it works, Robin!

JodyJS:
Hi Amanda and everyone,

I've got a question about researching people.  What sources can you consult when your subject has had very little written about them (this person has only been well-known for about three years)?  I'm finding it hard to dig up info on this person's life before high school.  If it makes any difference, this person is originally from a different country.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Jody

Tori:
Jody, have you tried googling in the person's native language (using google translator or a multilingual friend)?  Also, try googling his/her acquaintances, as well.  Perhaps some of them would be willing to answer your questions, if you found them.  Good luck!

Aloha,
Tori :)

Jaina:
Wow!  Amanda, I can't thank you enough!  I've just read this thread here at the school where I work and found out we have HeritageQuest.  Five minutes later I was looking at my grandparents and great-grandparents' listings on the census.  Now I can do some research for free--how neat is that?

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