Genealogical Society of Ireland
CONTENTS
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Executive Summary
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Introduction to the Society
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Genealogy – Product or Resource? Recommendations
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Education – Genealogy in the Classroom Recommendations
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Commercial Genealogy and Research Standards Recommendations
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Genealogical Resources – National Repositories Recommendations
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Genealogical Resources – Private Institutions Recommendations
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Genetic Genealogy Recommendations
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Genealogy and Diaspora Studies Recommendations
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Genealogy and Local Studies Recommendations
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Genealogy and Ethnic or Cultural Diversity Recommendations
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Heraldry and Vexillology Recommendations
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Roots Tourism Recommendations
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Genealogy and Volunteerism Recommendations
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Genealogy and Philanthropy Recommendations
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Legislation Recommendations
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National Policy Recommendations
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Conclusion
Cover photograph: Mr. Stuart Rosenblatt, PC, FGSI, with one of his seventeen volumes on the archival heritage of the Irish-Jewish Community at the Society’s Archives & Research Centre, An Daonchartlann, at the Carlisle Pier, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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