Deciphering Old Handwriting

This fascinating on-line tutorial will help students get the most from old documents and records that may be available to them. The further back we go, the harder records may be to read because of changes in the way letters are formed. This Web page teaches students the basics of deciphering old handwriting. Topics explored are old style abbreviations, marks, and numbers. There are also sections on proper names, places of birth, and occupations. There are two sample documents that students can attempt to decipher to solve a mystery. This site is fun, informative, and unusual.

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Sabina J. Murray

Literature, Reading, U.S. History, World History, Writing

English and Literature, Social Studies

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