Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
About Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
PERSI is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals, and is produced by the staff of The Genealogy Center. Using this resource provides citations to tens of thousands of periodicals across North America, the British Isles, and Europe.
Getting Started
- Click on the GO button above
- To search for an ancestor by name, click on the SURNAME button, type only the last name, then click “Search periodical source index: surname search”
- To search for an ancestor by their location, click on the relevant button, select the relevant region and county in the drop-down menu, click “Search periodical source index: location search,” and follow the links to the location of your choice.
- If you know the article your ancestor is cited in, click on the ARTICLE TITLE KEYWORD button
Features
- Citations to tens of thousands of periodicals published across North America, the British Isles, and Europe.
- 3.1 million citations to periodical sources.
- Search for resources that correlate to physical holdings at the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
- Searches by surname, location, or periodical title.
- All content is citation only; continue your search in our catalog to see an available item at the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library.
Available for Use On
- Desktop computers
- Mobile devices
- There is no app for this resource
Need Help?
- Watch the tutorial by Allen County Public Library
- Call or visit Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
