Ancestry Magazine - The Unsinkable Titanic - Researching Steamship Passengers

Title: Ancestry Magazine
Issue: Volume 16, Number 1, January-February 1998
Pages: 58
Dimensions: 21.4 x 27.8 x 3 cm

The sinking of the Titanic happened almost a hundred years ago (1912) and the story still fascinates the world. The tragedy was reported in newspapers everywhere. This article includes information about researching ancestors who were passengers on steamships.

FEATURES

The Unsinkable Titanic by Alyssa Hickman
The notorious maritime tragedy revisited, plus stories about researching steamship passengers
The Third Degree: Tips for a Successful Interview by George Thurston
A pro explains how to get the most from interviews with relatives
Visiting Your Small-Town Roots by Sheilah Kirker
Tips on planning a successful visit to your ancestral town
Publishing Your Genealogy by Christine A. Reed
A guide to self-publishing your family history
The Czar's Anniversary by Rafael Guber
How family stories can provide research clues

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Note
Comment
New Year's resolutions; ASG Scholar Award announced
Book View
by Sandra H. Luebking, FUGA Notices of new genealogical books
Case Study: My Search for Sjaardas by Janet Sjaarda Sheer's
An unusual Dutch surname leads the author on a challenging quest
Technology: Keep the Goal in Mind by Lance Jacob, AG
How to decide if (and how much) to upgrade your computer and software

COLUMNS

Library and Archive Sources
Using Organizational Records in Family History
by Curt B. Witcher, FUGA
Putting your ancestors in context with the help of organizational records
Research Cornerstones
Copyrights, Plagiarism, and Ethics: Rights to Use Information
by Donn Devine, CGsm, CGIsm
An overview of the laws governing family history information
Back to Basics: Organizing Your Genealogy
by Terry and Jim Willard
What points to consider in compiling your family history

Cover: Illustration by Ken Marschall
©1995 from Titanic: An Illustrated History, a Hyperion/Madison Press book.