Location and Availability
by John P. DuLong, Ph.D.

The following notes concern the libraries that hold the Europäische Stammtafeln in their collections. According to searches I made on the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) FirstSearch system, there are several libraries that own part or all of one or more of these series. Please note that it is highly unlikely that these libraries will interlibrary loan these books. However, they might be willing to photocopy particular tables for you at a fee. Also, if you are in town visiting or on business, then you could probably stop in to use a library's set. Please call first to verify that you will be given access to the volumes. Some university libraries do not encourage outsiders to use their facilities. Also, keep in mind that some of these sites only hold a few of the volumes from a series.

First Series:

According to an OCLC search done on 14 June 1998, the following libraries own one or more volumes of the first series:

Boston Public Library, MA
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, PA
National Art Library, Victoria and Albert Museum, England
National Library of Scotland, Scotland
New York Public Library, Research Library, NY
University of London, Institute of Historical Research, England
University of Maryland, MD
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA
University of South Carolina, SC
University of Wisconsin at Madison, WI

OCLC accession numbers:

19959917
19063565
36432051
6420208
36152268
33866886

The Family History library has Isenburg's two volumes on microfilm (FHL no. 0599240).

Apparently, the New York Public Library had the two volumes of this first series microfilmed on one reel in 1975 (no. MN*ZZ-35433?), see OCLC accession number 36152268.

Second Series:

According to an OCLC search done on 14 June 1998, the following libraries own one or more volumes of the second series:

Allen County Public Library, IN
Catholic University, DC
Cleveland Public Library, OH
Cornell University, NY
Dumbarton Oaks, The Garden Library, DC
Duke University, NC
Fordham University, NY
Georgetown University, DC
Harvard University, MA
Indiana State Library, IN
Keio University, Asia ???
Library of Congress, DC
Michigan State University, MI
National Art Library, Victoria and Albert Museum, England
New England Historic Genealogical Society, MA
Newberry Library, IL
Ohio University, OH
Oregon State University at Corvallis, OR
San Jose State University, CA
Stanford University, CA
State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY
Texas A & M University at Commerce, TX
Tufts University, MA
Université de Bruxelles, Belgium
University of California at Davis, CA
University of Alberta, AB
University of Denver, CO
University of Michigan, MI
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
University of Pennsylvania, PA
University of Pittsburgh, PA
University of Wisconsin in Manitowac County, WI
York College of Pennsylvania, PA

OCLC accession numbers:

7163364
35707895
3153567
33866880
33866894

The Family History Library has Loringhoven's four volumes on microfilm (FHL no. 0251160 has vols. 1-2 of the first edition and 3-4 of the second edition done by Loringhoven, no. 0599240 has vols. 1-2 from the second edition done by Loringhoven).

Third Series:

According to an OCLC search done on 7 June 1998, the following libraries own one or more volumes of the third series:

Bibliothèque nationale, Paris, France
BNU Strasbourg, Rcon. Proj., France
California State University at Hayward, CA
Cambridge University, England
Cleveland Public Library, OH
Cornell University, NY
Dallas Public Library, TX
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, DC
Ecole nationales des chartes, France
Harvard University, MA
Indiana State Library, IN
Library of Congress, DC
Los Angeles Public Library, CA
New England Historic Genealogical Society, MA
New York Public Library, Research Library, NY
Oregon State University, OR
Smith College, MA
Stanford University, CA
Texas A & M University at Commerce, TX
Université Charles de Gaulle, Lille III, France
University of California at Berkeley, CA
University of London, Institute of Historical Research, England
University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, MN
University of Northern Iowa, IA
University of Oxford, England
University of Pennsylvania, PA
University of Virginia, VA
University of Washington, WA
University of Wisconsin in Manitowoc County, WI
Washington State University, WA

OCLC accession numbers:

12974564 (this number has the most number of libraries owning the third series)
13603747
17379361
17750692
27785874
34295887

I am confident that other libraries own one or more of these series, but they are simply not listed in OCLC. Since OCLC is predominately an American system, it is also very likely that many more libraries in Canada and elsewhere have some of these volumes.

Fourth Series:

I have yet to run a specific search to identify what libraries hold the newest volumes of the fourth series.

Family History Library:

The Family History Library has a nearly complete set of the Europäische Stammtafeln, third series. However, with one exception, it does not have it on microfilm. The exception is vol. 1, misidentified as vol. 7, which is on microfilm (FHL no. 1810094). The Family History Library will, for a fee, make photocopies of specific tables. I suggest you contact them and ask for a copy of their "Request for Photocopies--Census Records, Books, Microfilm or Microfiche" form. When filling out the form make sure you indicate the following information: (1) the call number, which is Q940 D5es New Series; (2) the title Europäische Stammtafeln; (3) the author Schwennicke, Detlev; (4) the family name; and (5) the volume and table numbers. You can get this form from the Family History Department, 35 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. When I request photocopies from them I specifically ask that they use a Xerox 5042 photocopier, or equivalent machine, at 94% reduction on 8.5 by 14 inch paper. This neatly fits an entire table on one legal size page. [Warning: As my eyes grow older I regret more and more my cheapness in reducing text to save on the cost of the photocopies!] The cost for this service, as of November 1998, is $0.25 per page with a $2.00 minimum. I have always found the service of the Family History Library to be prompt and courteous. This service is open to anyone, regardless of religion or ethnicity. You can use this form to order photocopies from any article, book, or microfilm at the Family History Library. Please remember that due to copyright laws, the Family History Library is unable to copy substantial parts of any volume.

Publisher:

Verlag Vittorio Klostermann now sells the Europäische Stammtafeln. You can go to their home page to learn how to purchase your own copies of this tool. The individual volumes are fairly expensive and the entire set is well beyond the means of most genealogists I know. Each volume ranges in price from 180 to 240 Deutsche Marks (DM). However, you can share the pricing and ordering information with your local genealogical library and encourage them to purchase the set. Meanwhile, I strongly suggest that the publisher consider a mass marketed and inexpensive microform or CD-ROM version.

The Verlag Vittorio Klostermann Europäische Stammtafeln home page is at:

http://www.klostermann.de/stamm/st_text.htm

A list of the available volumes for purchase is at:

http://www.klostermann.de/stamm/st_titel.htm

And the order form is at:

http://www.klostermann.de/stamm/st_best.htm

[Please note that if you have any trouble reaching these Verlag Vittorio Klostermann web pages, then just substitute the Internet Protocol address of 195.21.40.51 for the www.klostermann.de segment of the web page address.]

Should you have any questions regarding this publication, I suggest you email the publisher, Vittorio E. Klostermann, at Vittorio.Klostermann at t-online.de.

Currently, as of 14 June 1998, only vol. 1, part 1 (a new release); vol. 3, parts 2-4; vols. 4-5; vols. 8-18 were available for purchase. Klostermann is reissuing an updated version of vol. 1 in several parts as part of the new fourth series.

I should add here that I have no connection to the Vittorio Klostermann company. However, I have been in contact with the company to acquire permission to use an example chart. I want to thank Sabine Baumann of Verlag Vittorio Klostermann for helping to clarify several points, especially regarding the newest fourth series of the Europäische Stammtafeln, and for being a liaison with Rev. Schwennicke for me.

I understand, from Barbara Wickham (1998), that Europäische Stammtafeln may also be purchased through Heraldry Today in the United Kingdom. Heraldry Today specializes in heraldry and genealogy books. You can contact this firm at: http://www.heraldrytoday.co.uk/.

Location and Availability by John P. DuLong, Ph.D.

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Location and Availability
by John P. DuLong, Ph.D.