Originally published in 1981 and published yearly since then, the GRD has now been going for over 20 years. Each issue contains newly submitted entries, either from previous entrants or first-time users of the Directory, so you're guaranteed new information with each new edition.
The GRD works by inviting people to submit information (name and contact details), also the details such as names (surname as a minimum) that they're researching, complete with an area and time period. People also contribute to specific subjects such as burial index records, or rolls of honour etc. Also included are a list (with contact details) of 'One-Name' Societies for those researching a specific family name. This is then followed by a large listing of Archives Offices and Societies from most of countries worldwide - a very valuable resource in itself, but put it together with all the rest, and this really is a MUST for all genealogists.
The directory has become one of the most important and useful genealogical tools ever published. Previous years are also still available, and also on CD-ROM.
The GRD lists thousands of families being researched by contributors in many countries. Includes feature articles, a directory of societies world-wide giving library hours and membership fee, and advertisements for genealogical services. An invaluable research aid. Countries listed under societies: Australia, Belgium, British Isles, Canada, Coatia, Czechosolovakia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United States of America, Wales, Zimbabwe.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Introduction: How to Use the GRD
Maps
Feature Article: British Pedigrees and Interests (Anthony J. Camp)
Calendar of Genealogical Events
Publication of the GRD
Abbreviations
Explanation
Directory of Surnames
Subject Entries
Contributors: Addresses, Telephone, Fax and Email Numbers
One Name Studies
List of Genealogical Societies
Archives, Major Libraries and Record Offices
Professional Services Index and more Maps
