Is PERSI Still Valuable?

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Is PERSI Still Valuable?

In this time of immense reams of data available on-line is the tried-and-true PERSI still relevant? Is it valuable?

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Is PERSI Still Valuable?

What is PERSI?

–The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogical periodical articles in the world.

–Over 1.8 million articles from nearly 10,000 periodicals!

–Exclusively genealogical and family history

–Created and maintained by the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), Fort Wayne, Indiana

–Available at any of the 14 branches of the ACPL

–Available on-line through HeritageQuest at many public libraries

»Or on-line at home if your local library offers remote access to HeritageQuest

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Is PERSI Still Valuable? - HeritageQuest Landing Page

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$7.50 per form (up to 6 articles) + 20¢ per page copying

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Samples

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3 pages, 60¢

9 pages, $1.80

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Conclusion

– PERSI is still relevant and a valuable resource!

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