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From: "Jim Byram" <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Journal Report question
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:06:55 -0500
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Kevin,

> I have some publications of NGS and APG, but I've not
> noticed these specific styles, in terms of
> specifications.
>
> Can you point me in the direction of the materials
> used for the guidelines?

The styles in TMG were designed many years ago and I can't point you to the
documentation that was used at that time. There have been some changes.

A couple of current sources...

Hoff, Henry B. Editor. Genealogical Writing in the 21st Century. A Guide to
Register Style and More. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society.
2002. ...from the horse's mouth. Tells you how to write for the Register.

The Board for Certification of Genealogists. The BCG Genealogical Standards
Manual. Millennium Edition. Washington, DC: www.bcgcertification.org
...Appendix G illustrates the NGSQ and Register (NEHGS) styles. This is more
intelligible than the Hoff book for what you want.

Or take a look at the journals if locally available. The articles in the
journals are the best illustrations of the current styles.

Jim


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