I have a "German - English Genealogical Dictionary" by Ernest Thode that has the main genealogical terms as well as several possibilities for each letter of script. LDS also has informaiton on German script that is very useful. Then you will really need to invest in a good German-English dictionary. My husband likes the Harper Collins College Dictionary. There's more than one way to make each script character. To make matters more difficult, on our copies from microfilm of records or newspapers, small pieces of the letters may not have come through or small blots may be on the copy that make the letter look like another. I am lucky my husband studied German and he can do this more quickly because he knows better what letter it is likely to be. I am finding newspaper copies to be nightmares! Ceal Atlanta ----- Original Message ----- From: "Widener" <widener@galstar.com> To: <BAVARIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 1638 PM Subject: [BAVARIA] Old German Script > Hi, I was lucky in locating the items on microfilm, which we copied. Now > how do I learn to read old 1827 German script!!! Any ideas, know the > translators are for print. Have Dr. Schweitzer's book on Germany and > Bavaria, shows the old script, but if I just could know a few words, then it > would be simplier to learn the rest. Everyone has been so helpful along the > way. Mary Widener > > > ==== BAVARIA Mailing List ==== > Going on Vacation? Longer than 5 days? Please unsubscribe > Just click this and send it. It is all set up for you. > mailto:Bavaria-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe >