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Where is That? Using Eastern European Atlases, Maps and Gazetteers

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Sep 8, 2017
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Gazetteers
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General Resources
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Google Maps
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Library of Congress
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If you are tracing your Eastern European ancestors, you know that locating the ancestral town or village can often pose a challenge. In this webinar, you will discover genealogy research methods for finding your ancestor's point of origin. Learn how to use tools such as maps, atlases, and gazetteers to research localities through place name changes and ever-shifting political and geographical boundaries.

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Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, including the award-winning Three Slovak Women
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