The family of the late Joy Reisinger, CG Emeritus, of Wisconsin, has assembled her monumental collection of genealogy books and journals and is now offering them for sale. Much of the collection is about the United States and Canada, especially Quebec and Ontario, and many items are unique or out of print.
Genealogical societies, historical societies, and genealogists in Canada and the United States may want to take a look at what is available. You will find a wide range of genealogy books, from Quebec notaries to Loyalists, African American genealogy to British genealogy.
The family has categorized the collection into 91 boxes and would like to sell them as box lots. The titles are listed in Joy Reisinger books.
Ms. Reisinger lectured across the United States and Canada on genealogy research methods and Quebec resources. She founded the journal, Lost in Canada?, and, with Elmer Courteau, wrote The King’s Daughters, a book about the Filles du roi in New France. She was a former vice-president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
If interested in making an offer for one or more of the boxes, contact Barbara Reisinger at csubarb@centurytel.net. I expect they want to find a good home for the books and would need to cover at least the shippings costs.
Thanks to Brenda Dougall Merriman for the tip.
This article, and its link, were of no use whatsoever.
Oh, well. Impossible to please everyone all the time, but I still try.
Dear Gail, Our family thanks you very much for placing this ad. Genealogy was mom’s passion and lifeline. She spoke at so many conferences, always went to Salt Lake City. As children, she had us in cemeteries with crayons rubbing over headstones. The books for sale were the ones of value and suggested to sell by an associate of hers. Many are very old, most are hard bound. We are taking offers for the books. Once again, we thank you for placing the ad. Barb Reisinger
You are very welcome. I was glad to learn that you are trying to find a good home for your mother’s treasured collection. For too many, it is easier to throw out these treasures than find a good repository.
I may be interested in a number of boxes. Are they all still available and how are they priced?
Thanks – Paul
I understand the boxes were quickly sold to a genealogy society.
I found that I had to look at the link via a “regular” computer and not my kindle. I’ll be contacting you about some boxes (please don’t tell my husband though! LOL)