MAGS Research Topics

The documents and reports in the following categories are available to MAGS members only. Once you have logged in, click on the links below or in the Research tab above.

German Map ResearchThis page contains links to sites with maps of interest for German genealogical research.
Consulate DespatchesDespatches were generally formal documents.  They read like reports, and can contain statistical data.  Although they rarely include extensive references to individual Americans, they provide valuable information that illustrates what life was like in the consular district.  For people writing a biography of a particular branch of the family or even a broader history of their family, this type of information provides the necessary background details.
Consulate RecordsResearch Guides discuss the records the American Consulates created or accumulated in order to do its business. They are comprised of a variety of records types and series, and document a wide range of topics.  The Guides provide an overview of the consulate’s entire body of records, divides the records into records series, and includes several detailed lists directing you to files relating to specific topics and individuals.
German State TimelinesState timelines give dates of the political organization of the region. They can also be found in the German Research section of the website where they are linked with hyperlinks to each other.
German LanguageOn this page you will find several items and links that can help you with the German Kurrent and Fraktur fonts as well as the language itself.
Surname ResearchYou can review surnames submitted by other members and contact them if you find one of interest to your research.
LinksThis page contains links to other sites of interest for German genealogical research.

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